Founder’s Worst Mistake

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. - 7 hours ago

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

Mistakes remain but England friendlies valuable

After edging out South Africa in a friendly, manager Sarina Wiegman says "football is a game of mistakes" and England want to have "as few of them as possible".

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 - Yesterday

Why This Could Be the Worst Wizards Team Ever

Washington went 15-67 a year ago. It could get even more dire, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season

Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Germany's Scholz: Al-Sinwar responsible for the worst crimes

World - Yahoo News - October 17

The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History

Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024

Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.

Trump reveals 'biggest mistake' in Rogan interview

Trump also discusses life in space, his rival Kamala Harris, and how he urged North Korea's leader to "relax".

Biden says men voting for Trump making ‘mistake’

President Biden warned against men voting for former President Trump in the general election, dubbing it a “mistake” while boarding Air Force One on Saturday. The president made the comment in ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

4 big gold investing mistakes to avoid this November

Don't let the rising price of gold lead you to make one of these four costly mistakes.

The 'huge mistake' 1 in 13 homeowners are making with their money

More and more homeowners are skimping on insurance, despite the financial risks.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes

It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Team Trump's big mistake in Madison Square Garden

Trump’s hate-fest in New York is another warning to voters about the grim future he offers the American people. If Trump prevails next week, his second term will look an awful lot like that chaotic ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Cash App Founder Murder Trial Begins

Bob Lee was found bleeding to death on a San Francisco street in April 2023. Consultant Nima Momeni is being tried for allegedly stabbing the tech founder.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Founder Anne Wojcicki races to rescue 23andMe

Once-hyped genetic testing company hit by data breach, plunging share price and board resignations

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Why This Venture Capitalist Is Investing in the Founders of the Future

To Wocstar Capital founder Gayle Jennings O’Bryne, the climate tech industry is “boundless.” And she wants to help diverse entrepreneurs get in on the action.

Business - Inc. - October 15

How This Female Founder Is Turning Footwear Into a Source of Power

Maral Kalinian’s innovative shoe startup Gaian Footwear marries fashion and function – and renewable energy.

Business - Inc. - October 22

How This Founder Is Building the 401(K) for the Working Class

Dashell Laryea, the co-founder and CEO of Ezra Financial, believes that employer-supported emergency savings accounts will help workers gain financial security and access to the American Dream.

Business - Inc. - October 22

UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims

Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.

‘Defensible’ Ideas Helped These Founders Build Brand Loyalty

The founders of Good Culture, Sheertex and Dreamday discussed their updated approach to branding at the Inc. 5000 conference.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.

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. - Yesterday

Here’s the 1 Lesson Every Founder Should Learn From Steve Jobs. Most Founders Learn the Opposite

In a viral essay, VC Paul Graham calls Jobs an example of “founder mode.” But was he?

Business - Inc. - October 18

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After Week 6

A third of the way through the season, we have some answers about the league.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

The internet’s worst ‘zero day’ could drain all of our bank accounts

Without protective legislation, strong rules, cybercops, better security and tech-literate users, it seems inevitable that we wake one day to zero balances.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

20 years of Messi: Ranking his seasons from worst to first

It's been 20 years since Lionel Messi made his professional debut. In all the seasons since, which were the best put together by the Argentina legend?

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Detroit Pistons 2024-25 season preview: Is this still the worst team in the NBA?

Breaking down Detroit's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Port Authority Launches Plan to Transform Newark Airport ‘From Worst to Best’

The plan, announced Thursday by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, includes replacing the rickety AirTrain network and the airport’s dilapidated Terminal B.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Best, Worst and Most Awkward Lines at the Al Smith Dinner

Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris both delivered remarks, Ms. Harris via taped video and Mr. Trump in person in a ballroom in Manhattan.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Nashville Predators Off To Worst Start in Over 20 Years

The Nashville Predators have to find a way to pull off a win immediately.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Analogue3D’s Retro Console Proves the N64 Controller Was the Worst Ever

Some things are better left in the past.

Tech - Wired - October 19

Jerod Mayo Says Patriots Are One of the Worst Things Players Can Be Called

The New England coach labeled his team as “soft” after its sixth-straight loss.