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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 - Yesterday -
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Ida Lupino: the fearless Hollywood star who overcame typecasting
New Criterion series highlights the work of the actor and director who delivered powerful, provocative performances. When Ida Lupino starred opposite Humphrey Bogart in Raoul Walsh’s gritty film ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
WATCH: Trump: 'We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible'
Former Pres. Trump addressed supporters on Election Night: “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all-time.”Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Opening day takeaways: How South Carolina, USC overcame early struggles to win
Olivia Miles tallied a triple-double, JuJu Watkins and USC held off Ole Miss, and South Carolina escaped Michigan as the 2024-25 season opened.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Startup Thinking: A Blueprint for Corporate Transformation
Change your culture so employees feel empowered to experiment, collaborate, and make decisions.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Managing Team Conflict for Startup Success
Practical strategies to boost collaboration, innovation, and growth.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
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 -
This Startup Is Why Astronauts Will Wear Prada on the Moon
When the Artemis missions send astronauts to the lunar surface in a few years, moon walkers will sport new spacesuits made by Axiom Space—with design touches from one of Italy’s famed luxury brands.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
US startup charging couples to ‘screen embryos for IQ’
Heliospect’s services were marketed at up to $50,000 for 100 embryos, undercover footage shows. What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’? A US startup company is ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
5 Bad Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Employee Engagement (and How to Avoid Them)
Vision, planning, and strategy matter. But so does taking care of your people.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
How Did Mark Cuban ‘Save’ Kevin O’Leary? Research Uncovers the Emotional (and Professional) Power of Strong Social Ties
Studies show friends can help you live a longer, happier life—and can impact your professional success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
After Getting Booed, Russell Wilson and the Steelers Put Up 37 Points. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
How do you handle adversity? Take a lesson from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his emotionally intelligent approach.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Poll Finds Voters Think Economy is Poor, But Split Over Whether Trump or Harris Can Fix It
Neither candidate is seen as having a clear advantage about how they would handle jobs and the economy.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
5 Leadership Lessons From an Unexpected Medical Leave
Orum founder Stephany Kirkpatrick was having a banner year when she learned she had breast cancer. Here’s how she stepped away and set up her company for success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Rebecca Minkoff Doubles Down, Says ‘Real Housewives’ Is Good for Business
Minkoff recently announced she was joining the show solely to promote her brand. She thinks it was a sound decision—and now she has the numbers to prove it.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
SpaceX Gets $734 Million National Security Satellite Launch Contract
If you need proof that the space industry has undergone huge upheaval, check out the win SpaceX—still technically a startup—has just pulled off, beating big name opposition to a huge paycheck.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon
The China-based maker of more than half of all commercial drones in the U.S. went to court to fight its placement on a list of companies said to be working with the Chinese military.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
If You Cannot Outspend Your Competition, Out-Weird Them
Personality can help purpose-led brands stand out from the pack.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers
Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Microsoft Will Let Clients Build Their Own AI Agents
In November, customers can start using Copilot Studio to make their own AI apps to perform many routine tasks.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
This 1 Challenge Will Test New CVS Health CEO David Joyner
The industry-wide rise in health coverage costs makes the company’s Aetna unit the new leader’s most difficult problem.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
This New List Ranks States’ Affordability for Future Retirees. Forget California and Hawaii
How much savings are needed to live comfortably in each of the 50 states? The most expensive places require twice the savings of the most affordable states.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
You Could Be Overlooking Human Skills in the Workplace
Technical chops are in demand, but some employees believe that companies aren’t putting enough emphasis on human skills like communication and collaboration.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work
Mastering remote work: Lessons learned and powerful strategies for global teams.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
What’s the Most Valuable Tech Upgrade You Made This Year?
We asked 10 founders and CEOs about the tech products and AI automations that have really made a difference.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Star Psychologist Adam Grant Just Explained How Not to Lose Your Mind With Anxiety Before Election Day
Adam Grant draws on recent neuroscience research to offer a simple plan to beat back anxiety and stay sane until election day.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
The Untimely Death of Product Management
Tech execs ask: Why have product managers when you can just keep using AI?Business - Inc. - October 22 -
For Vance, an Idyllic Appalachian Startup Became a Hard Lesson
During JD Vance’s brief career as a venture capitalist, few startups attracted his support more than AppHarvest, a now bankrupt plan to build greenhouses across Appalachia.Business - The New York Times - October 22 -
Meet Inc.’s 2024 Power Partners
The 359 businesses listed here make up your ultimate B2B company directory.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Why Amazon Can’t Turn Back the Clock
A lot of companies want to drag workers back to the office or insist that consumers revert to their pre-pandemic behavior. They’d better understand that it’s not going to happen.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
How Can I Stay in Touch With Former Colleagues?
What’s the balance between too much contact and not enough?Business - Inc. - October 22 -
The Stock Market Looks as Strong as Ever, but History Warns of a Bubble
Investors are on the brink of the worst decade of returns ever, according to Goldman Sachs.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Perplexity CEO ‘Surprised’ by Publishers’ Lawsuit Against Startup
Aravind Srinivas said he told Dow Jones and the New York Post in June that the AI company was open to discussions about using their content.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
American Drone Startup Notches Rare Victory in Ukraine
Shield AI’s drones have shown they can withstand brutal electronic warfare, prompting Kyiv to request hundreds of its systems.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
‘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. - October 25