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Inside the Billion-Dollar Startup Bringing AI Into the Physical World
Physical Intelligence has assembled an all-star team and raised $400 million on the promise of a stunning breakthrough in how robots learn.Tech - Wired - 17 hours ago -
Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raises funding at $4.5 billion valuation
Sierra, the startup founded by ex-Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has raised a fresh round of capital that values the company at $4.5 billion.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
AI Startup Perplexity to Triple Valuation to $9 Billion in New Funding Round
The artificial intelligence search company is raising $500 million in its fourth funding round this year.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Harris, Trump and Allies Spend Over a Half-Billion Dollars in 16 Days
Donald Trump has now raised $1 billion since announcing his run for president. And he has Elon Musk’s $119 million. But Kamala Harris has a huge cash advantage.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Oil bigwigs open wallets for Trump after billion-dollar request
Oil and gas tycoons made significant contributions to the Trump campaign after the former president asked the industry for $1 billion to support his reelection bid — and reportedly said it would be ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
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Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies
When you download a piece of pirated software, you might also be getting a piece of infostealer malware, and entering a highly complex hacking ecosystem that’s fueling some of the biggest breaches ...Tech - Wired - November 4 -
The big-money battle to host an F1 race is heating up
To continue growing, F1 will need to tread a narrow line between the sport's new audience and its core motor racing fans.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
This Startup is Investing $1 Billion to Build Lighter Lithium Sulfur Batteries in Nevada Gigafactory
Battery breakthroughs can change whole industries. Lyten has plans for a giant factory that could change how we power space tech, drones, and small EVs.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
AI Startup Perplexity in Funding Talks to More Than Double Valuation to $8 Billion
The search-based chatbot is seeking to raise around $500 million in what would be its fourth funding round in a year.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20 -
Lilium was once a promising 'air taxi' startup worth billions. Now it's on the brink of insolvency
German aerospace startup Lilium faces insolvency if it doesn't raise emergency funding from the state government for the southeastern state of Bavaria.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
OpenAI Chair’s AI Startup Sierra Gets $4.5 Billion Valuation in Latest Funding Round
Former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor’s company keeps pulling in money from top VC firms as expectations mount.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Jeff Bezos and OpenAI invest in robot startup Physical Intelligence at $2.4 billion valuation
Amazon's Jeff Bezos and OpenAI invested in Physical Intelligence, a robot startup that raised $400 million at a $2.4 billion post-money valuation.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?
Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partnersWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Deficits, Donald Trump and the dollar
How fiscal excess strengthens the currencyWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Startup Thinking: A Blueprint for Corporate Transformation
Change your culture so employees feel empowered to experiment, collaborate, and make decisions.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Managing Team Conflict for Startup Success
Practical strategies to boost collaboration, innovation, and growth.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory
Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s electionBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Dollar Tree CEO Steps Down
The discount retailer is searching for a new chief executive after Rick Dreiling stepped down from the company’s top role, citing health challenges.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Why the Dollar Keeps Getting Stronger
President-elect Donald J. Trump often says he prefers a weaker dollar, but economists and investors think his proposed policies will have the opposite effect.Business - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
This Startup Is Why Astronauts Will Wear Prada on the Moon
When the Artemis missions send astronauts to the lunar surface in a few years, moon walkers will sport new spacesuits made by Axiom Space—with design touches from one of Italy’s famed luxury brands.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
US startup charging couples to ‘screen embryos for IQ’
Heliospect’s services were marketed at up to $50,000 for 100 embryos, undercover footage shows. What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’? A US startup company is ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
5 Bad Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Employee Engagement (and How to Avoid Them)
Vision, planning, and strategy matter. But so does taking care of your people.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
How Did Mark Cuban ‘Save’ Kevin O’Leary? Research Uncovers the Emotional (and Professional) Power of Strong Social Ties
Studies show friends can help you live a longer, happier life—and can impact your professional success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
After Getting Booed, Russell Wilson and the Steelers Put Up 37 Points. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
How do you handle adversity? Take a lesson from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his emotionally intelligent approach.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Poll Finds Voters Think Economy is Poor, But Split Over Whether Trump or Harris Can Fix It
Neither candidate is seen as having a clear advantage about how they would handle jobs and the economy.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
5 Leadership Lessons From an Unexpected Medical Leave
Orum founder Stephany Kirkpatrick was having a banner year when she learned she had breast cancer. Here’s how she stepped away and set up her company for success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Rebecca Minkoff Doubles Down, Says ‘Real Housewives’ Is Good for Business
Minkoff recently announced she was joining the show solely to promote her brand. She thinks it was a sound decision—and now she has the numbers to prove it.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
SpaceX Gets $734 Million National Security Satellite Launch Contract
If you need proof that the space industry has undergone huge upheaval, check out the win SpaceX—still technically a startup—has just pulled off, beating big name opposition to a huge paycheck.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon
The China-based maker of more than half of all commercial drones in the U.S. went to court to fight its placement on a list of companies said to be working with the Chinese military.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
If You Cannot Outspend Your Competition, Out-Weird Them
Personality can help purpose-led brands stand out from the pack.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers
Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Microsoft Will Let Clients Build Their Own AI Agents
In November, customers can start using Copilot Studio to make their own AI apps to perform many routine tasks.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
This 1 Challenge Will Test New CVS Health CEO David Joyner
The industry-wide rise in health coverage costs makes the company’s Aetna unit the new leader’s most difficult problem.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
This New List Ranks States’ Affordability for Future Retirees. Forget California and Hawaii
How much savings are needed to live comfortably in each of the 50 states? The most expensive places require twice the savings of the most affordable states.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
You Could Be Overlooking Human Skills in the Workplace
Technical chops are in demand, but some employees believe that companies aren’t putting enough emphasis on human skills like communication and collaboration.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work
Mastering remote work: Lessons learned and powerful strategies for global teams.Business - Inc. - October 21
