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Forget Influencer Trips. Why This Founder Is Taking Her Customers to Kyoto
Apothékary founder Shizu Okusa is expanding beyond products with a $10,000 wellness retreat.Inc. - 3d -
Seinfeld, Springsteen added to Forbes' 2025 Billionaires list: Who else made the cut?
The 2025 list features a total of 3,028 billionaires, according to Forbes' current estimates. That's the most since the media outlet created the list.The Hill - 1d -
Justine Siegal will go to bat for women in pro baseball once more as WPBL co-founder
As part of Women's History Month, ESPN examines WPBL co-founder Justine Siegal's lifelong dedication to women's baseball.ESPN - 3d -
Shake Shack founder: The best employees share 6 'emotional skills'—'I don't give a damn what your IQ is'
People with strong "emotional skills" are more successful at work, says Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer, who prioritizes six particular traits when hiring.CNBC - 4d -
The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok
Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last-minute bid.Wired - 2d -
The people vs Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest
State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amountFinancial Times - 4d -
CoreWeave’s Splashy IPO Wobbles, But That’s Not Stopping Its Founders
The company says it still sees tremendous avenues for growth, even if investors don’t quite see that yet.Inc. - Mar. 28 -
How Founders Can Build an Owner-Independent Business
With the right systems, your business can grow without demanding every ounce of your attention.Inc. - 4d -
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Takes on a New Title: Founder
In an exclusive interview with Inc., she shares the strategy behind her just-launched lifestyle brand, As Ever.Inc. - 2d -
Aston Martin shares pop as Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll invests more cash
Stroll's stake in the company is poised to increase to roughly 33% from about 27.7% as part of the transaction.CNBC - 4d -
Aston Martin shares pop as Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll invests more cash
Shares of Aston Martin jumped as much as 13% on Monday after the British luxury carmaker said it will raise more than £125 million ($161.7 million) through funding from Chairman Lawrence Stroll’s ...NBC News - 4d -
Billionaires, MrBeast, and Mr. Wonderful. Here’s Who Might Own TikTok Within a Week
The app has to divest its American operations by April 5 or face a nationwide ban.Inc. - 3d -
Schumer on Trump's new tariffs: A 'huge tax on American families' to 'help billionaires get a tax cut'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday slammed President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, calling them a “huge tax” on the average American family. “This is a huge tax on American ...The Hill - 2d -
Charlie Javice, Founder of Startup Bought by JPMorgan, Found Guilty at Fraud Trial
Her lawyer told the jury that the bank had buyer’s remorse and claimed fraud to get out of the deal.Inc. - Mar. 28 -
Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola
President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender
Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.The New York Times - 6d -
Startup Founder Claims Elon Musk Is Stealing the Name ‘Grok’
Elon Musk said he borrowed the name from a 1960s science fiction novel, but another AI startup applied to trademark it before xAI launched its chatbot.Wired - 4d -
Lead With Resilience: Success Strategies From 3 Female Founders
No one achieves lasting success without setbacks.Inc. - 4d -
Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy protection to enable founder-led buyout
Restaurant chain Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas on Monday, seeking to address its $376 million debt by selling all of its company-owned restaurants to a franchise group ...NBC News - 4d -
The Chinese Electric Vehicle Founder Who Wants In on Trump’s America
Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”The New York Times - 3d -
What Business Founders Need to Know About Domains in 2025
Strengthen your company’s digital identity with the right top-level domain name.Inc. - 3d -
CaaStle Co-Founder Christine Hunsicker Is Accused of Financial Misconduct
Hunsicker has reportedly resigned as CEO and CaaStle, which has raised $534 million, is nearing financial collapse.Inc. - 3d -
Davos forum founder Klaus Schwab to step down as chair of trustees
Head of body that hosts elite business conference says event must recover ‘sense of mission’Financial Times - 1d -
How to Build a Business in a Highly Competitive Market
Founders can stand out in any competitive and saturated industry with the right strategies.Inc. - 5d -
Musk’s X asks Supreme Court to shield users from US government
Billionaire backs case brought by Coinbase client whose data was surrendered to authoritiesFinancial Times - 3d -
In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal
A prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer baseABC News - Mar. 26 -
Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson just before prison surrender
Ozy had falsely claimed to have deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey before the company and CEO Watson were criminally charged.CNBC - 6d -
The White House's Barstool problem
Dave Portnoy, a Trump supporter and the founder of Barstool Sports, went viral for his blistering critique of the administration’s group chat debacleNBC News - Mar. 28 -
Bogg Bag Is Expanding Production Out of China, Offering a Playbook for Uncertain Times
Founder and CEO Kim Vaccarella explains how she’s adapting her supply chain in response to tariffs.Inc. - 6d -
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, but Its Restaurants Will Stay Open
A group that includes the restaurant’s founders will buy restaurants from the private equity firm that owns many locations of the chain.The New York Times - 3d -
Photo London turns 10 — and eyes a new class of collector
As the fair returns to Somerset House for its anniversary edition, the founders reflect on new discoveries — and new patronsFinancial Times - 2d -
Bob Arum plans to work with other promotions to keep big fights in the United States
The founder of Top Rank believes that many of the top stars need to still fight in AmericaCBS Sports - 2d -
‘No gimmicks’: Michael Johnson details exactly what to expect from Grand Slam Track
Grand Slam Track is ‘what the sport needed’, says co-founder Michael Johnson ahead of opener in KingstonYahoo Sports - 1d -
Steve Jobs Said Perseverance Separates Doers From Dreamers. New Research Shows How to Be More Resilient
According to the Apple co-founder, perseverance matters most. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to develop greater resilience.Inc. - 16h -
Sam Altman's AI-generated cricket jersey image gets Indians talking
Some found the image delightful, but others wondered about OpenAI founder's motives for wooing India.BBC News - 1h -
Al Fayed estate faces legal action from alleged victims
The women worked as nannies or private air stewards for the late billionaire and former owner of Harrods.BBC News - 5d -
Mediobanca reports top shareholders to ECB in hostile bid battle
Italian bank has raised concerns that billionaires’ actions could hand them control of three big financial institutionsFinancial Times - 4d
