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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 -
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. - November 11 -
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 - November 13 -
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns after three months of leave
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the company after taking a sabbatical that began in August.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
7-Eleven Owner Receives Buyout Proposal From Founder's Son
Seven & i Holdings said a special committee is reviewing the proposal made by Vice President Junro Ito and his affiliated firm.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone says she plans to testify at her trial
Nicole Daedone, the founder of OneTaste, a wellness company centered on the practice of "orgasmic meditation," said she will "absolutely" testify at her trial next year.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
'It's not true': OneTaste founder denies forced labor conspiracy charge
Wellness guru and OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone is facing one charge of forced labor conspiracy. NBC News' Chloe Melas sat down with Daedone to discuss the allegations and her business.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
These 2 Female Climate Tech Founders Are Mining the Riches of the Ocean to Save the Planet
Lacey Reddix and Pilanda Watkins-Curry, the co-founders of Olokun Minerals, want to extract from the ocean the minerals key to the energy transition.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Liberty Energy’s stock rises after Trump selects founder as U.S. energy secretary
Wright said he is “deeply honored” by his selection and plans to work to bring “affordable, reliable energy to the citizens of the United States and beyond.”Business - MarketWatch - November 18 -
Thousands of Indian Sikhs visit the shrine of the founder of their religion to mark his birthday
Thousands of Sikh pilgrims from India and around the world are thronging a shrine to the founder of the Sikh religion, Guru Nanak, in Pakistan to commemorate his birthWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Defendant takes stand in trial over Cash App founder's murder
Nina Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee, claimed in testimony Monday that he acted in self-defense. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles
Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Inside This Female Founder’s Mission to Make Renewable Energy Profitable
Through Gaiascope, her trading platform for renewable energy, Lauren Kuntz hopes to unlock ROI for the energy sector.Business - Inc. - November 20 -
FTX co-founder Gary Wang receives no prison sentence for crypto fraud
Prosecutors hailed ‘first FTX cooperator to come in the door’, helping put away Sam Bankman-Fried for decades. An apologetic FTX co-founder was sentenced on Wednesday to no time in prison after a ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
His firm’s collapse wiped $100 billion in market value, prosecutors said.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
The Key Habit the Founder of Pie Embraces to Care for his Mental Health
Andy Dunn schedules time for therapy to make himself a better founder.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
What the Co-Founder of Bonobos Learned From Having a Business Partner
Andy Dunn reflects on how, when his partner left, he had no one to blame.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
How This Female Founder Aims to Eliminate the Toxic Toll of Microplastics
Matereal co-founder Jacqueline Ros Amable is working to decarbonize the plastic supply chain by tapping into biobased feedstocks.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Megachurch founder TD Jakes suffers health incident during sermon in Texas
Founder of Dallas-based The Potter’s House was speaking to churchgoers when he sat down and began trembling. The founder of the Dallas-based megachurch The Potter’s House, Bishop TD Jakes, suffered ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Telegram finances propped up by crypto gains as founder fights charges
Revenue leapt to $525mn in first half of 2024 before chief Pavel Durov was detained over alleged criminality on platformBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Dwayne Johnson’s $200 million+ Christmas pic opens to $34.1 million
The big budget, star-driven action comedy “Red One” is topping the North American box office chartsEntertainment - ABC News - November 17 -
'Wicked' soars with $114 million domestic opening, 'Gladiator' snares $55.5 million
Universal's "Wicked" tallied an estimated $114 million domestic opening and Paramount's "Gladiator II" is set to haul in $55.5 million.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago
