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His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product Free.
As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Amazon to settle dispute with delivery drivers over claims worth potential £140m
Exclusive: UK lawyers said in tribunal self-employed drivers owed because retailer dictated their working conditions. Amazon is to settle a group claim from delivery drivers that it deprived them ...The Guardian - 10h -
Honeywell’s quantum-computing business could be worth $20 billion
Wolfe Research analyst sees Honeywell’s Quantinuum unit seeing a similar boost to IonQ, which has seen its stock price jump 225% this year.MarketWatch - 16h -
Is business school worth it? Here are the worst reasons to get an M.B.A.
Applications to M.B.A. programs have increased sharply this year. Here’s how to tell if business school is right for you.MarketWatch - 1d -
Fantasy Basketball Week 9 Start/Sit: Not only is Keon Ellis worth adding, he may be worth starting, more
Is Shake Milton destined for a starting role this week?CBS Sports - 1d -
Why This Exec at a National Security Startup Thrives Without a Playbook
Lori Hammer, head of operations at Vannevar Labs, explains why she likes leading through ambiguity and giving homework assignments.Inc. - 1d -
It's called Fartcoin. It's totally useless. So why is it now worth $700 million?
Yes, it’s called Fartcoin.NBC News - 3d -
A decade ago, she took over a struggling chipmaker—now she's worth $1 billion: 'Everything takes time'
Over the course of a decade, AMD CEO Lisa Su engineered a huge turnaround at the once-languishing chipmaker — and saw her net worth rise in the process.CNBC - 4d -
McCabe on Wray resignation: 'FBI independence is worth defending'
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Wednesday he disagrees with FBI Director Christopher Wray’s decision to step down from his post at the end of President Biden’s term and thinks he ...The Hill - 6d -
For North Carolina, the risk of hiring Bill Belichick is worth it
Plenty of NFL coaches have gone to the college ranks and failed. But this is a new era in college sports, and Belichick with his 8 Super Bowl rings could deliver big.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 billion, a first for any person
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now worth more than $400 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Here's how his wealth stacks up.CBS News - 6d -
An EU-Mercosur deal worth ratifying
Agreement with South American bloc is a chance to bolster free tradeFinancial Times - 6d -
How Do You Get Into Sephora? 3 Tips for Startups, According to Artemis Patrick
The global beauty retailer’s North America CEO shares what Sephora looks for in upstart brands—and how founders can prime themselves for success.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Will a HELOC be worth opening in 2025?
HELOCs gave homeowners a cheap way to borrow money in 2024. But will they still be valuable in 2025? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Concerned Parents Sue Startup Behind an AI Social Media App, Trying to Kill It Off
Character.AI is being accused of providing inappropriate content to children, months after it was named in a lawsuit in connection with a young user’s suicide.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
What It Was Really Like for Diapers.com’s Founder in His Early Startup Success
Founder Marc Lore talks about the good and the bad of starting a major company.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Gen Digital to Acquire MoneyLion in Deal Worth $1 Billion
Gen, which provides security, storage and systems management through brands such as Norton and Lifelock, said it will pay $82 a share in cash to acquire the digital financial-services and ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Inside a Fusion Startup's Insane, Top-Secret Opening Ceremony
Robots! Huge capacitors! A pianist-programmer of impossible skill! One of Silicon Valley's formative figures takes the stage at a wild event.Wired - Dec. 10 -
My ex-husband is worth 10 times what I’m worth. Is it fair that we contribute equally to our son’s college education?
“When I suggested I now want to pay less, my former spouse said he didn’t want to finance my savings.”MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Is a $5,000 CD still worth opening now?
With interest rates falling, the benefits of a $5,000 CD have become less clear. Here's what savers should consider.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. took his 2021 salary in bitcoin. Here’s how much it’s worth now.
‘Who said taking my salary in bitcoin was dumb?’ he asks nowMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
9,500kg of cocaine worth £196m headed for Europe found in banana shipment
Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
AI startups are snatching up San Francisco offices, using Zoom fatigue to recruit talent
When Noah Jackson began his search for a new software engineering job at the start of 2024, there was one quality he knew he wanted in his next employer: office culture.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life
With the Covid pandemic approaching its five-year anniversary, a growing number of startups in San Francisco are ditching remote work.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Minnesota rumored to be team worth watching as NBA trade deadline nears
Trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo has not been a smooth fit so far in Minnesota.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
This Startup Has an AI-Powered Solution to Fight Wildfires
FireDome emerged from stealth Tuesday to combat wildfires with technology that is designed after a missile defense system.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Will CDs still be worth opening in 2025? Here's what experts believe.
CD accounts have been a smart bet over the last few years, but will they be a good investment next year?CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Trump assembling US cabinet of billionaires worth combined $340bn
President-elect tapping mega-rich backers for positions that will give them power to cut spending on public services. Enough billionaires and multimillionaires have been assembled by Donald Trump ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
33 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2024)
We’re testing gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents.Wired - Dec. 6 -
He Sold His Startup to Walmart for $3.3 Billion. Here’s His 3-Part Plan for Founder Success
Serial entrepreneur Marc Lore shares his take on the critical factors for startup growth.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Fancy Pajamas Worth the Price of Shipping
Pajama sets from small European labels have for some become stylish souvenirs that signal their discerning taste.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Google’s AI NotebookLM Project Leaders Leave to Launch Their Own Startup
The AI business is so hot that many employees at large, successful AI firms are leaving and trying their own startups in a healthy funding climate.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
RFK Jr.’s Nomination Has Health Experts Concerned—But Some Startups See Opportunity
RFK Jr., Dr. Oz, and Trump’s other Health Department picks would make decisions about billions in funding.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Police in Trinidad and Tobago seize $6 million worth of drugs from a boat
Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they have confiscated more than $6 million worth of drugs, one of the biggest seizures in the history of the twin-island Caribbean nationABC News - Dec. 4 -
Space Startups Get Government Contracts as SpaceX Explores Share Sale Valued at $350 Billion
The commercial space industry has had a rocket lit under it recently, as the government changes how it awards contracts, looking closely at new innovators.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
"It's Christmas": Chef urged thieves to donate $32K worth of stolen pies
A Michelin-starred chef called on the thieves who stole his van, along with 2,500 meat pies inside it, to embrace the holiday spirit.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Michelin-starred chef pleads with thieves to return £25,000 worth of stolen pies
Tommy Banks urges those who stole van packed with 2,500 pies to ‘do the right thing’ so food can go to people in need. A Michelin-starred chef has appealed to thieves who stole his van which had ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
How a Buzzy Startup Made the iPhone of Beehives to Protect Pollinators
Beewise’s AI and robotics-powered BeeHome has the potential to fortify the global food supply by keeping bees healthy.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?
Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
How AI Tools Are Revolutionizing Startup Launch Strategies
From lower costs to new founder skills, accessible AI is transforming how startups go from idea to market.Inc. - Dec. 1