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Founder-Friendly Investors: Backers Should Have Your Back
Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list highlights the capital providers that will offer a helping hand, not just deep pockets.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
How This Lender Helped a Founder-Led Company Grow Revenue by 10X
Dwight Funding provided crucial debt financing to Dagne Dover in times of crisis.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
How Venture Capital Helped This Founder Secure a ‘Life-Changing Exit’
Moonshots Capital portfolio company eTailPet scaled up and attracted a buyer in just three years.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops China's rich list
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops the list of China’s richest people, according to the Hurun Research Institute, although many of them have seen their net worth plunge over the past yearWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
FarmboxRx founder Ashley Tyrner on changing the game in food accessibility
As founder and CEO of FarmboxRx, Ashley Tyrner is making healthy food accessible in areas where it's hardest to find. Her service has delivered produce to over 2.7 million households, helping ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
"Win With Black Women" founder on group's role in historic election
Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Would You UberEats a Sweater or a New Pair of Sneakers? Founders Are Betting on It
Consumer companies are partnering with Uber to offer time-rushed customers last-minute delivery.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
OpenAI Hires Co-Founder of Social Platform Rival to X
Gabor Cselle, a serial entrepreneur, was a Twitter employee a decade ago. More recently he helped start Pebble, a safety-centric competitor to Elon Musk’s X. What’s OpenAI up to now?Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Murray McCory, 80, Dies; JanSport Founder Created the School Backpack
He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Bernie Marcus, Home Depot Co-Founder, Is Dead at 95
In 1978, he came up with the idea of a warehouse-style store that would appeal to the do-it-yourself homeowner. With a partner’s help, it became the world’s largest home-improvement retailer.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder of Home Depot, Dies at 95
His chain of warehouse-style stores used cavernous interiors and low prices to lure customers.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies at 95
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
The Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus Dies at 95
Billionaire, philanthropist and political donor Bernie Marcus died in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
Co-founders of militia group convicted of attempting to murder federal agents
Two men had also planned to go to Texas and kill asylum seekers as well as border agents who would try to stop them. Two men who co-founded a militia group have been convicted of attempting to ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Whiskey Brand Co-Founder Fawn Weaver Isn’t Ready to Celebrate
Uncle Nearest is the fifth Black female-owned company to net a $1 billion valuation. But co-founder Fawn Weaver tells ‘From the Ground Up’ her work is far from over.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
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Sharath Jois, Heir to Founder of Ashtanga Yoga, Dies at 53
He became one of the world’s most sought-after teachers of a style of yoga that his grandfather helped turn into a popular form of exercise worldwide.World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
Stripe, Wise founders want a 'tech renaissance' in Europe to help region rival Silicon Valley
Founders of some of Europe's largest technology unicorns are calling for the creation of a single pan-European entity to promote startups and innovation.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: How This Founder Merges Climate Tech and Social Equity
Willamette Technical Fabricators founder Alicia Chapman drives cleaner energy with a focus on the workers who bring it to life.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
This Latina Founder Raised $35 Million to Reach Hispanic Audiences. Today, Her Company Is Among the Fastest-Growing in the Country
Canela Media landed on the Inc. 5000 list earlier this year thanks to the grit and vision of CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
How This Founder Helps College Sports Administrators Save Time and Money in the NIL Era
Lyle Adams, the founder and CEO of Spry, is on a mission to help college athletic departments manage the business of running their programs.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Why Bonobos Co-Founder Andy Dunn Says a Therapist Can Be an Entrepreneur’s Best Friend
Dunn, who’s been open about his mental health struggles, spoke at the Inc. 5000 Conference on Thursday.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Billionaire Ripple founder has given more than $11.8 million to Harris campaign
Fresh election data shows that with two weeks to go until the general election, the crypto industry mostly donated to Vice President Kamala Harris.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK
Exclusive: Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy. A ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
‘Skipping the top’: Pro-Palestinian 'Uncommitted' movement co-founder won’t vote for Harris or Trump
Layla Elabed, co-founder of the Uncommitted National Movement, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her decision not to vote in the presidential contest and why she is using her ballot to focus on ...Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman unveils ‘super agency’ vision at TED AI conference, takes subtle shot at Elon Musk
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman introduces 'super agency' framework for AI development, dismissing near-term election risks while advocating for balanced regulation and human-AI collaboration in ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 25 -
Women’s Equality party founders urge members to call time after 10 years
Exclusive: WE to vote after leaders conclude model no longer works although its ‘mission is as urgent as ever’. • Why we’ve made the difficult decision to back a motion to close WE . The leader ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Proud Boys founder says ‘corrupt leftwing media’ should apologise for January 6 riot
Gavin McInnes told makers of BBC Trump documentary that far-right group wasn’t responsible for US Capitol insurrection. US elections 2024 – live updates The founder of the Proud Boys , the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Stewart Rhodes's ex-wife, son say they fear for their safety if Trump pardons Oath Keepers founder
The ex-wife and son of the founder of the Oath Keepers are expressing concern that their safety could be compromised if former President Trump pardons Stewart Rhodes in a potential second term. ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
ByteDance founder tops China's rich list for the first time, beating Tencent and Nongfu heads
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is now China's richest for the first time, according to Hurun Research Institute's China Rich List.Business - CNBC - October 29
