Tiktok Founder Becomes

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

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

Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance jumps to top of China’s rich list as number of billionaires shrinks

Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, is China’s richest person, with personal wealth of $49.3 billion, an annual rich list showed Tuesday.

Walmart’s Founder on Motivating Employees

What you can learn from the founder of the largest retailer in the world.

Business - Inc. - 4 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

Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?

TikTok is still facing a potential ban, starting in 2025. Here’s where things stand and what could happen next as Trump takes office.

Business - Inc. - November 14

TikToker jailed for 32 months for insulting Uganda's president

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

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. - October 25

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. - 6 days ago

These Founders Wondered, Why Don’t Dogs Live Longer?

Behind the We Feed Raw brand.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Why Every Founder Needs a Sounding Board

Instead of chasing expert advice, find a sounding board to amplify your thoughts.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Why Every Founder Needs an Executive Coach for Success

Embracing support on the entrepreneurial journey.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 7 hours ago

How Pie’s Founder Got Through a Manic Episode

Andy Dunn shares his personal journey with bipolar disorder.

Business - Inc. - 22 hours ago

How Pie’s Founder Guarantees Workplace Happiness

Andy Dunn emphasizes the importance of having friends at work.

Business - Inc. - 22 hours 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.

The Founders of Sweetgreen and Ghia on Shaking Up Food and Beverage

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. - 1 hour ago

When will Trump become president?

The inauguration isn't for a couple of months, but the transition process will begin soon.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Photojournalist becomes soldier in Ukraine

CBS News correspondent Holly Williams spoke to Ukrainian photojournalist Ruslan Garlushchak, who has been drafted and deployed to the front line.

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