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'Many dark times': How this startup founder overcame self-doubt and started a $100-million-a-year business
Jeffrey Tiong, the founder and CEO of Patsnap, a IP and R&D intelligence startup, says an investor once told him he was "not fit to be CEO."Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Founder of $633 million startup: True innovators share this crucial trait that most people don't have
Jake Loosararian, the 33-year-old co-founder of Gecko Robotics, says he wouldn't have succeeded if he weren't willing to "go into the unknown and the dirty and unexplored."Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago -
Orlando Bloom gets caught up in Katy Perry’s legal battle with 1-800-Flowers founder over $15 million real estate deal
Bloom has been asked to testify in a trial next year in which Perry seeks damages from a man whose mansion she purchased in 2020.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
Walmart’s Founder on Motivating Employees
What you can learn from the founder of the largest retailer in the world.Business - Inc. - November 17 -
Masimo Terminates Founder Kiani as CEO
Medical-device maker said Joe Kiani, who previously informed the board of his decision to resign as chief executive, has been terminated by the company, following a review by outside counsel.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
TikTok founder becomes China's richest man
Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Meet the Top 269 Investment Firms for Founders
Here are the private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders that help founder-led companies grow.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Starbucks Is Finally Fixing Its Founder’s Worst Mistake
The coffee chain bet big on a weird idea that no one but the founder wanted.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Scale Farther and Faster with Founder-Friendly Capital
In your backyard, you set the rules and pick teams.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Evolution Mining Founder Isn't Finished Yet
With tailwinds from a record-high gold price, Evolution is racing to pay down debt accumulated from acquisitions and to show investors that a difficult Canadian mining operation can make money.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies
Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot who became a billionaire philanthropist and GOP donor, has died at the age of 95.Politics - NBC News - November 5 -
Immigrant Founders React to Trump’s Presidential Comeback
From sadness to uncertainty to unflappability, immigrant founders share their initial reactions to Donald Trump’s sweeping election win.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Polymarket plans U.S. return after signaling Trump election win, founder says
Betting platform Polymarket halted U.S. operations in 2022, but plans to bring its prediction markets back to customers in the United States.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
3 Reasons Why Founders Should Consider an IPO
NYSE president Lynn Martin makes the case for going public—despite the dealmaking slump.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
FBI raids home and seizes phone of Polymarket founder
Shayne Coplan calls incident ‘discouraging’ as firm suggests raid was retaliation for site’s users betting on Donald Trump. The FBI raided the home of the chief executive of the predictive betting ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Here’s why the FBI seized Polymarket founder’s phone
The Federal Bureau of Investigation seized the phone of Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan Wednesday, setting off a wave of complaint from crypto boosters who say the raid was politically ...Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
What Really Happens to a Founder After They Fail
Everyone wants you to embrace failure, but they rarely stick around for the fall.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
These Founders Wondered, Why Don’t Dogs Live Longer?
Behind the We Feed Raw brand.Business - Inc. - November 16 -
Why Every Founder Needs a Sounding Board
Instead of chasing expert advice, find a sounding board to amplify your thoughts.Business - Inc. - November 16 -
Why Every Founder Needs an Executive Coach for Success
Embracing support on the entrepreneurial journey.Business - Inc. - November 16 -
F.B.I. Searches Home of Shayne Coplan, Polymarket Founder
The search involving Shayne Coplan, the founder of Polymarket, known for its presidential election odds, was part of a criminal investigation, three people said.Tech - The New York Times - November 15 -
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Is Sentenced to 18 Years
Mr. Hwang was convicted in July for his role in the collapse of his investment firm that caused roughly $10 billion in losses for several Wall Street banks.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
How Pie’s Founder Got Through a Manic Episode
Andy Dunn shares his personal journey with bipolar disorder.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
How Pie’s Founder Guarantees Workplace Happiness
Andy Dunn emphasizes the importance of having friends at work.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Former Wall Street investor sentenced to prison over massive fraud
Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
The Founders of Sweetgreen and Ghia on Shaking Up the Food and Beverage Industry
At the Inc. 5000 Conference, Sweetgreen’s Nicolas Jammet and Ghia’s Melanie Masarin shared their tips for disrupting consumer tastes in fast-casual dining and beverages.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
A politicized military would be the Founders' nightmare come true
Making the military completely subservient to the president would be downright dangerous.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
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 - November 6 -
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 - November 8 -
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 - November 9