Canadians are doubling down on their American boycott after Trump’s latest tariffs
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Bill Ackman, Palmer Luckey, Jensen Huang, and other business leaders are sounding off on California’s proposed billionaire tax.
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Business Insider tracked the sleep schedules of some young tech founders. Their sleep habits were wildly different.
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Savvy property investors are tapping the equity in their primary homes to fund an investment purchase. Here’s how it works.
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Garry Tan said that he regrets passing on Peter Thiel’s offer to be on Palantir’s founding team. He stayed at Microsoft before eventually joining.
Jonathan Chan joined Boston Consulting Group in 2011 and immediately found himself on the bench. So he decided to do something about it.
Jeff Dean shared the play-by-play of his final two days at Google, from a soccer match to late-night messaging.
AI CEOs keep publishing lengthy missives. While unlikely to be read beyond techies, the CEOs want to “own” the narrative, communications advisers say.
Increasing your savings rate might just be a matter of living “slightly differently from your peers,” said one early retiree.
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With new roles for Amanda Luther, Silvio Palumbo, and Natasha Taylor, BCG is betting on leaders with people skills to bridge the AI divide.
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Over 7,000 people have voted so far on Business Insider’s LinkedIn poll — so far, a majority say shorts in the office are a no-no.
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“It’s like playing a video game,” said one professor about the framework he’s using to hit financial independence.
“I don’t have a house, and I don’t have a car. But I have financial independence.”
“Why give out information?” joked Bernard Arnault, LVMH CEO, in a rare interview on the “LEGEND” podcast.
Mastercard’s Jill Kramer says marketers need every tool at their disposal, and that AI can spark human creativity
Monday.com’s co-CEO Eran Zinman wrote that the layoffs decision “was not made to reduce costs or replace people with AI.”
Investing in VOO “almost feels like a loophole,” said Todd Baldwin.
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“That’s the non-negotiable for all roles, and that’s true at the senior-most levels of Netflix,” Netflix’s Elizabeth Stone said on a recent podcast.
OpenAI staffers defended CEO Sam Altman’s ability to field critical feedback. “It is one of OpenAI’s greatest strengths,” one wrote.
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein preaches accountability, respect, and making first impressions count in his memoir.
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour described the prediction market’s management style as deliberately “chaotic,” but that leads to “constant adaptability.”
Finding mentors, focusing on the job you have not the one you want, and budgeting for risktaking can help you get ahead, Indra Nooyi said.
Fast-food chains face new competition as grocery stores expand prepared-food options, challenging traditional drive-thru value meals.
Employees racked up AI bills, and companies are backpedaling on tokenmaxxing. Now, it’s all about routing prompts to the most value-for-money model.
Warren Buffett, Tim Cook, Bob Iger, and Doug McMillon are making way for nuts-and-bolts leaders, but success will require more than an eye for detail.
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There’s a Coachella-like ad in NYC for the Series A round raised by Phoebe Gates’ startup, Phia. It’s a wall of celeb-investor names.
Ryan Petersen, the CEO at Flexport, said he believes that working from home introduces too many distractions and can hurt workplace culture.
Boris Cherny, a top Anthropic employee, said companies should ensure employees at all levels can surface AI gains — and then control costs.
Lucid is conducting layoffs as it looks to “simplify the company” and “sharpen execution,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
Prudential CMO Richard Parkinson discusses PGIM’s claymation campaign “Keep Asking” and its impact on advertising norms and customer engagement.
Ben Cohen said that young people should pursue their passion instead of a big paycheck, and becoming an Uber driver could backfire in the Waymo era.
Cody Berman breaks down the ‘fast version’ of FIRE, which involves focusing on cash flow rather than building a large nest egg.
KFC’s strategy focuses on staying relevant across generations with new menu items, drinks, and designs, not just targeting Gen Z.
Panera Bread’s RISE initiative, led by CEO Paul Carbone, aims to rebuild customer loyalty with menu improvements and a refreshed dining experience.
“I want to make sure everyone is squeezing out every ounce of brain power they have,” Factory’s CEO said. “To do that, you need to get good sleep.”
KFC is revamping its brand with new sauces, beverages, and a modern restaurant design to compete in the fast-growing chicken sector.
“The biggest factor by far, bar none, is the gap between your income and your expenses,” says Cody Berman, who hit financial independence at age 25.
Lewis Raymond Taylor overcame a troubled past and now channels his psychopathic traits like a manipulation and low fear into his business success.
Investor Joe Lonsdale said CEOs who over-hired or “lowered the bar too much” are now masking their layoffs with “AI productivity.”
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong wrote on X that the crypto platform is “routing prompts to cheaper models when appropriate.”
Whitney Stefko Dover vibe coded a better way to manage her family’s busy life. Her AI agent scans her emails and calendar to craft daily briefings.
Sam Altman said AI budgeting has recently become a “huge issue” for some companies, something that “never came up” earlier this year.
Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham wrote that founders were emailing him in a “hard-hitting journalistic style” — which he considers a clear AI tell.
Allison and Stephen Ellsworth took big risks and made sacrifices to build Poppi. They’re determined not to let their wealth spoil their children.
AI-related jobs span the org chart from gig work to AI accelerators to the C-suite.
Adam Jones tried using AI to edit the social media posts for Myers’ Bagels. After customer outcry, he apologized — but isn’t anti-AI.
Famed investor Tim Draper said he took “52 pitches in 52 minutes” while sitting in an ice bath below 40 degrees. “Welcome to my office,” he joked.
Boston Consulting Group has an AI agent called Jamie who’s trained on its top salespeople, and also their worst behaviors, decision, and interactions.
GitLab’s CEO told employees the restructuring means layoffs, flatter structure, smaller teams, and AI agents everywhere.