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fromFortune
8 months ago
Tech industry

SoundHound's millionaire boss founded 3 software startups before even graduating-he tells Gen Z who want to be their own boss 'throw darts randomly'

fromFortune
9 months ago
E-Commerce

Amazon Ring's founder is back as CEO with a hard pivot to AI. How Jamie Siminoff went from 'Shark Tank' reject to $1 billion brand

fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago
Fashion & style

I'm an analyst by day and a fashion designer by night. A-listers like Zendaya have worn my clothes, but I'm not quitting my 9-5.

Women in technology
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Meet the woman who believes WFH is a 'career killer'

Emma Grede overcame a challenging background to achieve immense success, becoming a prominent entrepreneur and advocate for women in the workplace.
fromFortune
8 months ago
Tech industry

SoundHound's millionaire boss founded 3 software startups before even graduating-he tells Gen Z who want to be their own boss 'throw darts randomly'

fromFortune
9 months ago
E-Commerce

Amazon Ring's founder is back as CEO with a hard pivot to AI. How Jamie Siminoff went from 'Shark Tank' reject to $1 billion brand

fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago
Fashion & style

I'm an analyst by day and a fashion designer by night. A-listers like Zendaya have worn my clothes, but I'm not quitting my 9-5.

fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

13 successful people who got their start working in fast food

Tim Cook, who recently announced the conclusion of his 15-year tenure as CEO of Apple, has worn many hats in his career, including as a line cook. His first job was a paper route at 11 or 12, and then, as he told Fortune in 2025, he 'graduated to flipping burgers' at a local spot, 'Tastee Freeze,' when he turned 14.
Silicon Valley food
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Serena Williams, Steph Curry, And 14 Other Athletes With Side Hustles That Bring In MAJOR Bags

Many successful athletes are also thriving entrepreneurs, managing impressive side hustles alongside their sports careers.
Higher education
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Google engineer rejected by colleges uses AI to sue UCs and others for racial discrimination

A father is suing universities for racial discrimination after his son was rejected from 16 colleges despite high academic achievements.
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A new start after 60: I jacked in my job in tech to become a professional poker player

Gary Fisher became a professional poker player at 60, winning $200,000 in prize money after serious study and training.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
8 months ago

James Dyson Created His 'Mad' Vacuum Idea While $1M in Debt | Entrepreneur

James Dyson created the first bagless vacuum cleaner after five years and over 5,100 prototypes despite being over $1 million in debt.
Business
fromFortune Europe
9 months ago

I went from side-hustling to running a $27 million-a-year marketing agency that works with MrBeast: Here's my most important investment

Top executives lead high-pressure lives but often pursue creative passions outside work.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
10 months ago

Stories of Immigrants Who Started Businesses in Brooklyn

Brooklyn immigrants build successful businesses, transforming their struggles into thriving enterprises that become community signatures.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
10 months ago

How a Firefighter's 'Hidden' Side Hustle Led to $22M in Revenue | Entrepreneur

Starting a side hustle requires perseverance and patience, as demonstrated by Jeremy Barker's journey with Murphy Door.
fromInfoWorld
11 months ago

How generative AI rollouts fail, and how to fix them

Generative AI is still in its infancy within enterprises, often failing to meet expectations when deployed, pointing to the need for foundational planning.
Artificial intelligence
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 months ago

Betty Duong reflects on making history as 1st Vietnamese American supervisor in Santa Clara Co.

Betty Duong represents success and resilience among Vietnamese American children, inspired by their parents' sacrifices as refugees.
Career
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

I found a full-time job in my industry right after I graduated. I was persistent, but also realistic.

Perseverance and realistic expectations are crucial for success in the journalism industry, aiding in career advancement.
Media industry
fromBustle
1 year ago

Alexis Fisher Saw The Creator Economy Coming

Alexis Fisher's success stems from embracing risk and adapting to the evolving creator economy.
fromZDNET
1 year ago

I paid $20 for an AI marketing agent - and here's what it got me

AI agents promise revolutionary marketing solutions, yet my $20 investment left me disappointed and reaffirms my belief that personalized strategies outweigh automated systems.
Marketing tech
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