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White-Collar Workers - Don't Count on the "September Surge" This Year

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:02:47 GMT

White-collar workers may face increased job insecurity or longer job search periods due to fewer opportunities or more competition for roles.

How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain

Mon, 06 May 2024 02:21:57 GMT

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits.

Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always been active, playing sports and riding her bike to school every day.

Read the full article HERE .

Quiet Quitting

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:24:35 GMT

Quiet quitting: Leaders are under-skilled in nurturing talent - here are 4 things they need to do

Engaging and retaining talent was the subject of a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, where experts discussed how the world of work is changing.

The Quiet Quitting and the Meaning of Work session featured Anjali Sud, Chief Executive Officer, Vimeo; Martine Ferland, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mercer (Marsh McLennan); Adam Grant, Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Psychology, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and Thierry Delaporte, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro Limited. Ben Smith, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Semafor, moderated.

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GigSuite Feature

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 01:33:27 GMT

How to Take Hold of Your Next Future

- GigSuite is all about supporting whatever your “next gig” might be.

- Meet members who want to explore interests in a collaborative setting.

- Healthy mind and body practices help support your Next Future goals.

View the full interview HERE .

CEOs Are Quitting And Joining The Great Resignation—Here’s Why

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:49:47 GMT

Read the full story HERE .

Drawing on knowledge from their working years and their own retirements, they share tips on how to prepare psychologically for the next chapter.

Investor Alan Patricof Is Just Getting Started

Sat, 07 May 2022 23:58:14 GMT

At 87, the VC pioneer is focused on ‘meaningful longevity’ in life and business

As he writes in his new memoir, “No Red Lights,” published this week, Mr. Patricof’s interest in meaningful longevity moved him to start Primetime, a $50 million venture fund for the over-60 market. “Listen, this is the fastest growing part of the population, so we’ve got to figure out how to keep these people active, motivated, interested and entertained,” he says.

READ the FULL STORY HERE.

As Baby Boomers Retire, Developers Bet Urban Senior Living Will Take Off

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:24:22 GMT

Luxury retirement communities—many with rooftop pools, celebrity chefs and spa-style wellness centers—are planned for major U.S. cities

Baby boomers aren’t going to tolerate being put out to pasture.

That’s the thinking behind an expected surge in development of luxury senior-living communities in dense urban settings.

Many developers are betting that over the coming decades, more seniors will shun traditional suburban retirement communitie s and demand to live where there are lots of dining, entertainment and shopping choices nearby. As a result, a plethora of projects, many with rooftop pools, celebrity chefs and spa-style wellness centers, are planned for major U.S. cities. Read Full Story Here.

Part-Time Retirement Programs on the Rise

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:23:05 GMT

Part-Time Retirement Programs Are on the Rise

Workers have longed for a way to ease into retirement while keeping some pay and benefits. More companies are giving it a try. Read the Wall Street Journal story HERE .

The Art of Changing Careers

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:48:00 GMT

Eight years ago at age 53, Steve Lyons pursued his childhood passion for painting. Today, he is an internationally-recognized abstract expressionist. Learn about his journey HERE!

Sean "Diddy" Combs Has Next Level Conversation with Mentor, Ray Dalio

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:30:00 GMT

Learn how to re-set yourself to do the things you want to do next. Self-discovery is key.

Watch the Video Here

Where Online Learning Goes Next

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:48:00 GMT

Today’s educators have to rethink higher education for a world that’s being overturned by technology. As talent shortages grow worldwide, institutions, and enterprises must chart partnerships that equip learners with employable skills.

The mission for higher education institutions is changing in tandem with the workplace, with reach, impact, and relevance being as important as ever. Universities are being called on to serve more diverse learners on a massive scale…alongside foundational knowledge, they have to offer the flexibility for learners to upskill throughout their careers since lifelong learning is the only way forward.

Read the Harvard Business Review article by Leah Belsky here .

Kevin Durant’s New Headspace

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 23:21:00 GMT

The Nets new star is focused on his recovery and elated to be coming to Brooklyn—so can everyone stop worrying about whether or not he’s happy? “We talk about mental health a lot. We only talk about it when it comes to players. We need to talk about it when it comes to executives, media, fans.”

Read the Wall Street Journal article by J.R. Moehringer here .

Learning Is Supposed to Feel Uncomfortable

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:56:00 GMT

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How Opportunity Zones and Co-Working Spaces Joined Forces

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:52:00 GMT

The combination of opportunity zones and shared office space is creating incubators of start-ups and investors in underserved markets.

Read the New York Times article by Tom Acitelli here .

The Challenges of Automation in a Fast Changing Economy

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 23:48:00 GMT

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CFO Retirements Climb as Good Times Roll On

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:47:00 GMT

Market watchers say the surging stock-market could be prompting finance chiefs to hang up the abacus before a downturn hits

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Ezequiel Minaya & Tatyana Shumsky here .

When Stress at Work Creates Drama at Home

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:47:00 GMT

The spillover effect can jeopardize relationships—here’s what you can do if hard times on the job change how you behave during off-hours

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Sue Shellenbarger here .

6 Outdated Marketing Tactics You Need to Leave in the Past (Where They Belong)

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:52:00 GMT

Promotional-only social media, paper-based marketing and poorly produced videos are on the “no-no” list. And who can forget that “Domino’s Forever” campaign?

Read the Entrepreneur article by Aimee Tariq here .

The Dress Code at Goop May Not Surprise You

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:44:00 GMT

The boss sets the fashion at Goop’s new light-filled headquarters in California.

Read the New York Times article my John Ortved here .

The Man With the $13 Billion Checkbook

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:39:00 GMT

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Beyond the Confetti: The Dark Side of Startup Success

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:11:00 GMT

The swashbuckling creativity that drives many entrepreneurs often comes with inner demons; on IPO day, dread and a cold wet suit

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Shalini Ramachandran and Rolfe Winkler here .

Andrew Dibner, Medical Alert Pioneer, Is Dead at 93

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:28:00 GMT

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Pop-Up Tents No S’more: Glamping Is the New Backyard Camping

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:17:00 GMT

Homeowners are putting up tricked-out tents on their properties to help them unplug or to use as glorified guesthouses

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Amy Gamerman here .

Book Culture Chain Joins Other New York Retailers Fighting to Stay Open

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:02:00 GMT

Store owner Chris Doeblin says, ‘It’s hard to be a really small business anymore and to pay for what it costs to live in the city’

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Alexa St. John here .

Lucy Kellaway on turning 60 — and starting out afresh

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:12:00 GMT

From work to dating, the life of an ‘aged adolescent’ is neither slow nor predictable.

Read the Financial Times article by Lucy Kellaway here .

For Struggling Actors, No More Waiting Tables. The New Side Gig: Brand Ambassador

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:33:00 GMT

They are the smiling (and suspiciously attractive) people at product launches. Is the job fulfilling? Not really. But it pays well.

Read the New York Times article by Eveline Chao here .

The Often-Ignored Benefits of ‘Solo’ 401(k)s

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:05:00 GMT

These retirement-savings vehicles are great for freelancers, sole proprietors and gig-economy workers. So why haven’t they been more popular?

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Jeff Brown here .

Lee Iacocca, Visionary Automaker Who Led Both Ford and Chrysler, Is Dead at 94

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 17:12:00 GMT

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Bookstores Find Growth as ‘Anchors of Authenticity’

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:28:00 GMT

Big chains once posed a threat, but independents are thriving by hosting events, adding nonbook merchandise and becoming community hubs.

Read the New York Times article by Andria Cheng here .

A Machine May Not Take Your Job, but One Could Become Your Boss

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:18:00 GMT

The goal of automation has always been efficiency. What if artificial intelligence sees humanity itself as the thing to be optimized?

Read the New York Times article by Kevin Roose here .

The Soul of a Start-Up

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:21:00 GMT

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Communing with the Dead

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:09:00 GMT

Amy Cuddy, PhD, is a social psychologist, bestselling author of “ Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges ,” a lecturer in Executive Education at Harvard Business School, and a proud Deadhead.

The author discusses the connection between the coming ‘home’ to the nostalgic music of the Grateful Dead as a way for us humans to connect with “generosity, freedom and community. For real human connection. We’re especially homesick to be present with each other.”

Read the Salon article by Amy Cuddy here .

Looking for a summer read? Try one of these 5 books

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:09:00 GMT

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Toni Morrison, Unseen and Unsung: a Brief Oral History

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:38:00 GMT

The late Nobel Prize–winning author, who died at 88, was also a teacher, an editor and a cherished friend and mentor to other writers. WSJ. talked to a few who knew Toni Morrison best about her extraordinary life and career.

Read the Wall Street Journal Magazine article by Thomas Gebremedhin here .

The Boutique Fitness Boom

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:23:00 GMT

Can $40 exercise classes save the attenuated American mall?

Read the New York Times article by Katherine Rosman here .

Small Businesses Aren’t Rushing Into AI

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 16:14:00 GMT

Microsoft, Google are coming up with machine-learning tools for small and medium-size firms

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Sara Castellanos and Agam Shah here .

Maida Heatter, Cookbook Writer and the ‘Queen of Cake,’ Dies at 102

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:45:00 GMT

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Automation Could Force Millions of Women to Find New Jobs

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:02:00 GMT

Women are at nearly equal risk to men to lose their jobs to automation by 2030 as labor-saving technology spreads, study says.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Eric Morath here .

The New Old

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:28:00 GMT

Advances in healthcare and technology mean people expect to live longer, better lives than they might have imagined even three decades ago. What opportunities await in the longevity economy?

Read the Columbia Business School article by Sara Cravatts here .

Obituary: I.M.Pei died on May 16th

Thu, 30 May 2019 15:51:00 GMT

The architect most famous for the Louvre pyramid was 102.

Read the Economist article here .

Silent Meditation Retreats: Are You Up for the Challenge?

Thu, 30 May 2019 15:31:00 GMT

Silent retreats offer a respite from our clamorous, digital world. But is the rigor of mute vacations worth the wellness rewards? A skittish novice and a seasoned meditator speak out

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Dale Hrabi & Darly Chen here .

Technology Drives Deals Because No One Wants to Be the Next Blockbuster

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:47:00 GMT

Some companies are buying up everything in sight in hopes of finding a tech wunderkind like Netflix. Others are combining with rivals to answer tech puzzles that have yet to be solved.

Read the Wall Street Journal by John D. Stoll here .

The Workers Who Are Most Likely to Lose Their Jobs to Robots

Wed, 22 May 2019 11:52:00 GMT

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The Office of the Future Is No Office at All, Says Startup

Wed, 15 May 2019 15:49:00 GMT

Everyone works remotely at software-development company GitLab, even its CEO

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Agam Shah here .

Equinox Gyms to Add Co-Working to the Workout

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:19:00 GMT

Gym operator joins with Industrious to offer flexible workspaces alongside some of its fitness clubs Read the Wall Street Journal by Konrad Putzier here.

Amazon Will Pay Workers to Quit and Start Their Own Delivery Businesses

Mon, 13 May 2019 23:37:00 GMT

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Some Small Businesses See Big Benefits in Online Financing

Sun, 12 May 2019 15:51:00 GMT

Web lenders may charge higher interest rates, but more businesses are turning to them as a source of quick funding

Read the Wall Street Journal by Becky Yerak here .

Direct Listings Provide Benefits for Venture Investors Over Traditional IPOs

Fri, 10 May 2019 22:56:00 GMT

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Quiz-Based Life Insurance Company Now Valued at $450 Million

Wed, 08 May 2019 21:30:00 GMT

Health IQ prods individuals about exercise habits; offers discounted life insurance to those with healthy lifestyles

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Paul Rudegeair & Leslie Scism here .

Real Estate Startup VTS Joins Unicorn Club After New Funding Round

Tue, 07 May 2019 22:47:00 GMT

Brookfield Asset Management and GLP lead round, which values VTS at $1 billion

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Peter Grant here .

It’s Never Too Late to Start a Brilliant Career

Fri, 03 May 2019 23:40:00 GMT

Our obsession with early achievement shortchanges people of all ages. Research shows that our brains keep developing deep into adulthood and so do our capabilities.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Rich Karlgaard here .

Round Numbers Can Hurt Crowdfunding Campaigns

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:26:00 GMT

Goals with round amounts do worse than others, researchers say.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Louise Lee here .

Small Businesses Turn to Augmented Reality to Win Customers

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:24:00 GMT

Startups are discovering that the new technology can help cut costs and give them an edge on big rivals.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Dennis Nishi here .

A Generation of Siblings, Raised to Be Entrepreneurs

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:22:00 GMT

For the Burch clan, instilling enthusiasm for startups has been a lifelong project—starting pretty much from birth.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Molly Baker here .

Entrepreneurs Are Better Off Going It Alone, Study Says

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:15:00 GMT

Startups founded by a single person are more likely to survive and succeed than those founded by a team

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Cheryl Winokur Munk here .

The Real Danger of Going on ‘Shark Tank’: Copycats

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 15:18:00 GMT

Some contestants on the reality TV show say their products were copied; others find themselves accused of stealing ideas.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Ruth Simon here .

What Startups Can Learn From Improv Comedy

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:21:00 GMT

The things that make improvisational comedy work are often the same things that make a new company successful.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Barbara Haislip here .

Personal Chefs for Everyone: Bespoke House Calls in the Digital Age

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:44:00 GMT

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Want a Breakthrough Idea? Take a Hike

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:33:00 GMT

Turn off your cellphone and go for a morning walk, advises Willie Pietersen, a professor of the practice of management.

Read the Columbia business School article by Willie Pieterson here .

Forget the Hotshot Trainer with the Six-Pack, Boomers Want Mature Fitness Coaches

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 19:48:00 GMT

As older people hit the gym in record numbers, demand rises for trainers in their 50s and 60s; ‘It’s hard for someone who’s young to understand’

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Hilary Potkewitz here .

The Latest in Military Strategy: Mindfulness

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 19:51:00 GMT

Mindfulness — the practice of using breathing techniques, similar to those in meditation, to gain focus and reduce distraction — is inching into the military in the United States and those of a handful of other nations.

Read the New York Times article by Matt Richtel here .

Life is a Startup

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:27:00 GMT

Noam Wasserman on what successful founders can teach us about life beyond business

Read the Harvard Business Review interview here .

A Pitcher Called Thor Learns How Less Is More at the Gym

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 20:24:00 GMT

Noah Syndergaard of the New York Mets remains a fitness fiend, but guards against injury with a refined routine that includes meditation

Read the Wall Stree Journal article by Jen Murphy here .

No Gym Can Match Her Hula Hoop

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:41:00 GMT

To beat stress and stay fit, this Tennessee nurse practitioner swears by a pastiche of low-tech fitness routines

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Jen Murphy here .

Resilience: How Women Use Obstacles to Fuel Their Success

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 20:36:00 GMT

The Wall Street Journal’s new e-book chronicles how 20 ambitious women overcame adversity and reached new heights

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Veronica Dagher here .

An Ex-Linebacker Finds a Leaner Routine

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 01:44:00 GMT

After college, Matt Saur struggled with the aftermath of a neck injury; then he revamped his workout, adding hip-hop yoga

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Jen Murphy here .

Frustrated at Work? That Might Just Lead to Your Next Breakthrough

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:13:00 GMT

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A New Luxury Retreat Caters to Elderly Workers in Tech (Ages 30 and Up)

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 01:34:00 GMT

Modern Elder Academy is aimed at workers in the digital economy — those who feel like software is speeding up while they are slowing down, no matter how old they really are.

Read the New York Times article by Nellie Bowles here .

Is Ethical A.I. Even Possible?

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 21:25:00 GMT

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The Best Type of Exercise to Burn Fat

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:27:00 GMT

A few minutes of brief, intense exercise may be as effective, or more effective, for incinerating body fat than walking, jogging, swimming or cycling for lengthier periods.

Read the New York Times article by Gretchen Reynolds here .

Wealthy, Successful and Miserable

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:22:00 GMT

The upper echelon is hoarding money and privilege to a degree not seen in decades. But that doesn’t make them happy at work.

Read the NYT Magazine article by Charles Duhigg here .

SurveyMonkey’s CEO on Creating a Culture of Curiosity

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:57:00 GMT

To foster a culture where questions are welcome, I need to show that I’m open to asking and answering them. I do that through regular skip-level meetings with people one level below my direct reports, where the conversation is open and nothing is off-limits. On a monthly basis I show my curiosity to the entire team through our Goldie Speaker Series (named for Dave Goldberg). I bring in leaders from various industries and backgrounds to learn about their success—from Serena Williams on what it takes to win, to Electronic Arts’ Andrew Wilson on building a culture of customer centricity. During these meetings I get real-time mentorship from people I admire while showing our team why asking questions is valuable.

Read the Harvard Business Review article by Zander Lurie here.

A 20-Minute Exercise You Can Do Anywhere

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:50:00 GMT

NYT wellness columnist tries out Transcendental Meditation.

Read the New York Times article by Marisa Meltzer here .

GigSuite Partners with Health & Wellness Studio Daly Method to Focus on MindSetting

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 17:01:00 GMT

GigSuite Launches Pop-Up Beta Phase February 15, 2019

L to R: GigSuite’s Co-Founders, Morgan Cleveland; Phil Nourie, Rich Cremin and Jim Johnson (not pictured); CEO of BeachMate, Beatrice Mellick and Co-Founder Jeff Mellick.

GigSuite is a complete ecosystem of business resources designed for accomplished professionals who are taking the next step of their business journey into their own hands…personalized access to the right resources, at the right time, all in one place.

But wait! How does one take advantage of such resources without being in the right mindset? That’s what we are exploring in our Beta phase with our partner, Daly Method, a leading health & wellness studio based in Westport. We are developing programs that address the adoption of mindsets along the road towards your next future.

Award-winning health & wellness studio, Daly Method, based along on the Gold Coast of Fairfield County in Westport, CT, has agreed to partner with local startup GigSuite to develop mind setting techniques to apply to the Accomplished Professional seeking to pursue their passions, post career.

If you meet our requirements, please fill out the information below. Information you provide will ONLY be shared with our internal membership-selection committee. Please note: meeting the criteria listed above does not guarantee that you will be accepted.

The Meaning of Tony Romo, Super Bowl Psychic

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 15:17:00 GMT

Meet Romostradamus. Savor Romomania. And behold the beauty of real expertise in a country starved of it.

Read the New York Times article by Frank Bruni here .

Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 14:46:00 GMT

I saw the greatest minds of my generation log 18-hour days — and then boast about #hustle on Instagram. When did performative workaholism become a lifestyle?

Read the New York Times article by Erin Griffith here .

The Hidden Automation Agenda of the Davos Elite

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:48:00 GMT

This year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where business leaders’ public positions on automation’s impact on workers did not match the views they shared privately.

Read the New York Times article by Kevin Roose here .

Yoga and Veterans: A Different Kind of Warrior

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 21:33:00 GMT

Many members of the military now include yoga — often taught by veterans — as an element of their workout routine, and veterans turn to the practice for therapeutic applications.

Read the New York Times article by Jennifer Steinhauer here .

Why Boxing Is the Best Workout of 2019

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 21:15:00 GMT

No longer hiding in grimy basement gyms, the sweet science is back in vogue—minus the violence—thanks to luxe studios and fashionable, but deeply effective workouts

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Ashley Mateo here .

Acupuncture for All

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:18:00 GMT

A new wellness studio in the Flatiron district aims to make acupuncture as accessible as a Drybar blowout.

Read the New York Times article by Marisa Meltzer here .

Goodbye, New York. Adam Moss Is Leaving the Magazine He Has Edited for 15 Years.

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:08:00 GMT

Read the New York Times article by Michael M. Grynbaum here .

Staying Fit With the Help of a Horse Named Boogie Woogie

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:23:00 GMT

Petra Hilleberg, a small-business CEO, competes in dressage, commonly described as equine ballet

Read the Wall Street Journal by Jen Murphy here .

More Start-Ups Have an Unfamiliar Message for Venture Capitalists: Get Lost

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:33:00 GMT

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Mind May Trump DNA in Exercise and Eating Habits

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:21:00 GMT

If you tell people they have a genetic predisposition to a low capacity for exercise or a tendency to overeat, their bodies start to respond accordingly.

Read the New York Times article by Gretchen Reynolds here .

Business Cycle

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:17:00 GMT

Peloton’s bikes may be stationary. But as CEO John Foley tells us, the business is on the move.

Read the Strategy + Business article by Daniel Gross & Brian Caisman here .

What’s the Rush? The Power of a Slow Morning

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 17:30:00 GMT

As an antidote to our tech-obsessed society, slow-morning practitioners wake up early to meditate, read, exercise or do nothing at all.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Ellen Byron here .

A Simple Way to Better Remember Things: Draw a Picture

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 15:40:00 GMT

Activating more parts of your brain helps stuff stick.

Read the New York Times article by Tim Herrera here .

The Butterfly Effect That Powers a Masters Swimmer

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 15:38:00 GMT

Tackling the toughest stroke for 9 miles a week lays a fitness foundation for a swimming lifer still kicking it in competitive races at 75

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Jen Murphy here .

How’d You Get That Job? Questions for a User Experience Researcher at Pinterest

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 21:31:00 GMT

Larkin Brown, who studies how and why people use the social-media site, describes her role and how she got there in a new Wall Street Journal column that explores today’s career paths.

Read the Wall Street article by Ellen Byron here .

Out of Silence, the Music of Meditation

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:30:00 GMT

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Their Approach to Career Changes? Find a Niche, and Fill It

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:22:00 GMT

People who make wholesale life changes, people with financially solid careers who risk that stability.

Read the New York Time article by Paul Sullivan here .

Why Some High Performers Are Quitting Big Companies to Work for Themselves

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:53:00 GMT

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How to Crush Your Habits in the New Year With the Help of Science

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:25:00 GMT

Make 2019 the year you actually do all the things you want to do. We asked the experts and checked the journals for the most useful tips you can take to heart.

Read the New York Time article by Susan Shain here .

When Couples Retire—and Then Start a Business

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Being entrepreneurs offers retirees extra income, togetherness and challenges

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Cheryl Winokur Munk here .

An NHL Player With an Unusual Side Gig: Writing Children’s Books

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:05:00 GMT

Hyman writes in hotel rooms and on planes, on the road and at home, in season and off. ‘It just depends when I get an idea and feel like I’m in my writing mode,’ he says.

Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Rick Cohen here .

Talking Mindfulness on the C.E.O. Beat

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:22:00 GMT

I interview C.E.O.s for the business section, and we often end up on the topic of meditation.

Read the New York Time article by David Gelles here .

When Entrepreneurs Get Creative in Raising Funds

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:30:00 GMT

Sometimes sit-down meetings with investors aren’t enough. You’ve got to—say—bring alpacas to a bar.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Barbara Haislip here .

The Life Lessons We Can Learn From Successful Startups

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:26:00 GMT

Looking to improve your personal family relationships? Entrepreneurs who started companies together offer some powerful lessons.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Noam Wasserman here .

Aerial Yoga Is How This Exec Stays Grounded

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:19:00 GMT

A busy career and a son with special needs keep this television executive busy, but she finds peace with a tough yet relaxing fitness routine

Read this Wall Street Journal article by Jen Murphy here .

Expedia’s Mark Okerstrom on His Quest To Build One ‘Incredible Synthetic Mentor’

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 00:23:00 GMT

CEO of the travel website takes advice and input from an amalgam of sources including his wife, old friends and colleagues

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Laine Higgins here .

Regular Exercise May Keep Your Body 30 Years ‘Younger’

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:20:00 GMT

The muscles of older men and women who have exercised for decades are indistinguishable in many ways from those of healthy 25-year-olds.

Read the New York Times article by Gretchen Reynolds here .

Gregg Renfrew of Beautycounter on Toxic Chemicals and Getting Fired by Messenger

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:43:00 GMT

Before starting the all-natural personal care business, the New York native worked for Martha Stewart and Susie Hilfiger.

Read the New Your Times article by David Gelles here .

A Former Salesman Finds The Trick to Being Happy in a New Career

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:18:00 GMT

Professional magician David Bowers realized that people often put off what they really want to do until it’s too late

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Julie Halpert here .

How artificial intelligence could replace credit scores and reshape how we get loans

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:49:00 GMT

Alternative credit scores — using data, in part, from customers’ smartphones — will be migrating from emerging economies to the U.S.

Read the Wall Street Journal Market Watch Special Report article by Emily Bary here .

A Baseball Bat Dies, and Chopsticks Are Born

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:00:00 GMT

The Japanese, meticulous in their approach to baseball, recycling and reuse, have figured out how to make good use of splintered bats.

Read the New York Times article by Jeré Longman here .

5 Total-Body Workout Machines That Put Your Treadmill to Shame

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 02:36:00 GMT

From virtual-reality core workouts to live rowing classes and personal trainers broadcast into your home, these next-level solutions will make gym-rats want to sweatily cocoon

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Ashley Mateo here .

Office-Space Startup Knotel Raises $60 Million From Venture Firms

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 02:53:00 GMT

Latest round for flexible-workspace provider includes Norwest Venture Partners

Read the Wall Street Journal by Keiko Morris here .

From Wall Street to Startup Coach

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:45:00 GMT

John Mack, Old-School Financier, Coaches Fintech Wannabes

Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Liz Hoffman here .

Mark Hoplamazian of Hyatt Hotels on Airbnb and Why Stupid Questions Are Smart

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:42:00 GMT

A lifer within the Pritzker organization, Mr. Hoplamazian reorganized the family business during an acrimonious feud, then took over the hotel chain.

Read the New York Times article by David Gelles here .

Bill Gates: How Paul Allen Changed My Life

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 01:04:00 GMT

Gates describes the moment Allen showed him a new computer called the Altair 8800, which marked the end of Gates’s college career and the beginning of Microsoft

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Bill Gates here .

Give Yourself a Break: The Power of Self-Compassion

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:23:00 GMT

Read the HBR article by Serena Chen here .

Trendy Sneaker Startup Allbirds Laces Up $1.4 Billion Valuation

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:51:00 GMT

Allbirds raised $50 million from T. Rowe, Fidelity and Tiger Global

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Rob Copeland here .

What Failure Taught Slack’s CEO

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:05:00 GMT

Slack, valued at $7 billion in a recent fundraising round, has resisted going public—though that could change; Stewart Butterfield talks about how he works

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Elliot Brown here .

SoftBank Explores Taking Majority Stake in WeWork

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:59:00 GMT

Investment could total between $15 billion and $20 billion and would likely come from SoftBank’s Vision Fund

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Eliot Brown, Dana Mattioli & Maureen Farrell here .

From Zero to $1 Billion in Two Years

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 20:48:00 GMT

The College Dropouts Who Rode Credit Cards Into The Billion-Dollar Startup Club

Payments companies are hot, but none are hotter than Brex

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Peter Rudegeair here .

Why You’re Buying Products From Companies You’ve Never Heard Of

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:59:00 GMT

After social-media marketing establishes demand, it’s easy for today’s microbrands to quickly develop and deliver the goods.

Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Christopher Mims here .

SoftBank Invests $400 Million in Home-Selling Startup Opendoor

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:29:00 GMT

Japanese firm’s Vision Fund is amping up its bet on real estate

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Eliot Brown & Laura Kusisto here .

How One Silicon Valley C.E.O. Masters Work-Life Balance

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:19:00 GMT

Chris O’Neill, of Evernote, makes a list every night, stays fit, blocks out his workweek by theme and listens to his children.

Read the New York Times Article by Bee Shapiro here .

Opportunities to Invest in Private Companies Grow

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:17:00 GMT

The number of people allowed to buy into private companies is up 10-fold since the ’80s, The Wall Street Journal finds, but such investing can be high-risk

Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Jean Eaglesham & Coulter Jones here .

A Golf Obsession With Balance at the Core

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:27:00 GMT

A competitive amateur athlete abandoned tennis for golf years ago, but has reached a new level of fitness on the links with a stability ball

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Jen Murphy here .

Having a Growth Mindset Makes It Easier to Develop New Interests

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:17:00 GMT

Read the Harvard Business Review article by Paul A. O’Keefe, Carol Dweck & Greg Walton here .

Greek Yogurt Fulfilled an American Dream

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:47:00 GMT

A Turkish immigrant of Kurdish descent, Mr. Ulukaya brought Greek yogurt to the mainstream. Along the way, he began hiring refugees, a move that drew threats from fringe websites and far-right commentators.

Read the New York Times article by David Gelles here .

How One Silicon Valley C.E.O. Masters Work-Life Balance

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 15:51:00 GMT

Chris O’Neill, of Evernote, makes a list every night, stays fit, blocks out his workweek by theme and listens to his children.

Read the New York Times article by Bee Shapiro here .

James Knott Pioneered Modern Lobster Traps and Fended Off the EPA

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:18:00 GMT

Entrepreneur found that federal agents faked test records to show violations of pollution rules Read the Wall Street Journal article by James R. Hagerty here.

For Start-Up Investors, The Sky’s the Limit

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:44:00 GMT

$100 Million Was Once Big Money for a Start-Up. Now, It’s Common.

Read the New York Times article by Erin Griffith here .

Out of Syria’s Chaos, a Tycoon Builds a Fortune

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:39:00 GMT

Samer Foz has managed the rare feat amid the ravaged nation’s wartime economy of getting rich without getting sanctioned

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Sune Engel Rasmussen & Nazih Osseiran here .

Out of Syria’s Chaos, a Tycoon Builds a Fortune

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:39:00 GMT

Samer Foz has managed the rare feat amid the ravaged nation’s wartime economy of getting rich without getting sanctioned.

Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Sune Engel Rasmussen and Nazih Osseiran here .

Jeffrey Katzenberg Raises $1 Billion for Short-Form Video Venture

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 03:00:00 GMT

Mr. Katzenberg’s holding company, WndrCo, secured its funding from a variety of investors, including 10 American media companies and the Chinese technology giant Alibaba.

Read the New York Times article by John Koblin here .

Customers Used to Come for a Loan. Now, They Come for Pizza.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 02:43:00 GMT

A downward trend in banking is opening up real estate opportunities as investors convert former branches to other uses, including churches, pharmacies and pizza parlors.

Read the New York Times article by David Montgomery here .

Real-Estate Moguls Betting on a Hybrid of Canyon Ranch and Soho House

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 02:34:00 GMT

Health and wellness activities ‘ring the cash register,’ says a real estate investor behind a new venture hoping to capitalize on this craze.

Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Keiko Morris here .

On Hunt for Content, AT&T Closes Deal for Chernin’s Otter Media

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:11:00 GMT

Otter Media’s holdings include an anime streaming service.

Read the New York Times article by Brooks Barnes here .

Snap’s Drop in Active Users Could Signal a Social Media Peak

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:49:00 GMT

After years of sustained daily user growth, many social media platforms are hitting a wall.

Read the New York Times article by Kate Conger here .

Jack Ma’s Private-Equity Firm Collects $2.5 Billion for Latest Fund

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 02:20:00 GMT

The Hong Kong businessman’s private equity firm has been steadily growing since its 2010 founding.

Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Ed Ballard here .

A New Career and House With the Help of Over 1 Million Instagram Fans

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:03:00 GMT

Kate Rumson of The Real Houses of Instagram designed her New Jersey townhouse by polling her 1.8 million social-media fans on chandelier choice and the right furniture

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Katerina Ang here .

IBM’s Go-To Disrupter Runs Toward Faster Growth

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:25:00 GMT

Bridget van Kralingen talks about the traits of successful leaders and building a blockchain startup. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Vanessa Fuhrmans here.

When We Eat, or Don’t Eat, May Be Critical for Health

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:47:00 GMT

A growing body of research suggests that our bodies function optimally when we align our eating patterns with our circadian rhythms.

Read The New York Times article by Anahad O’Connor here.

Madeleine Kamman, 87, Who Gave Americans a Taste of France

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:15:00 GMT

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Robots Are Ready to Shake (and Stir) Up Bars

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 03:21:00 GMT

Robot bartenders are mostly novelties today. But a group of startups is hoping to bring automation to your neighborhood watering hole—and even your home bar.

Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Leigh Kamping-Carder here .

A 4-Day Workweek? A Test Run Shows a Surprising Result

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:49:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A New Zealand firm that let its employees work four days a week while being paid for five says the experiment was so successful that it hoped to make the change permanent.

Read The New York Times article by Charlotte Graham-McLay here.

Tech’s Innovators Are Starting to Ask Permission, Rather Than Forgiveness

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:35:00 GMT

Fresh off their battle with ride-sharing and apartment-renting businesses, regulators are writing the playbook for reining in free-wheeling startups.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Christopher Mims here.

To Stretch or Not to Stretch? Athletes Put It to the Test

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:44:00 GMT

The answer could depend on how we feel about stretching and what kind of exercise — and stretching — we intend to do.

Read The New York Times article by Gretchen Reynolds here.

Inside FreshDirect’s Big Bet to Win the Home-Delivery Fight

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:42:00 GMT

Amazon, Kroger, Walmart and others are building high-tech distribution centers to move food faster and convince more customers to switch to digital shopping carts.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Jennifer Smith here.

Comedian Paul Mecurio Traded Wall Street for Standup

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:13:00 GMT

A chance meeting with Jay Leno got the one-time Wall Street lawyer a break in show business. Now he’s an Emmy-winning Daily Show veteran about to open a one-man off Broadway show. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Alexandra Wolfe here.

Mapping Startup Hires Apple Computer Vision Expert

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:45:00 GMT

Mapillary was founded after CEO Jan Erik Solem himself left Apple in 2013 after selling his facial recognition startup, Polar Rose, to the iPhone maker in 2010. Mapillary aims to solve one of the most expensive problems in mapping: keeping maps up to date with so-called “street level data” about street signs, addresses and other information that can be observed from the road.

Read The New York Times article by Stephen Nellis here.

Have the Tech Giants Grown Too Powerful? That’s an Easy One

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:52:00 GMT

In start-up lore, no figure is more venerated than the tech-world founder. No mere entrepreneur, the founder is unique, sitting above the categories other people might use to order the society around them. In fact, the personage is cast as a sort of revolutionary, proposing big solutions to questions nobody else is even thinking to ask — less often because the questions are too complicated or obscure than because they’re too obvious , too expansive.

Read The New York Times Magazine article by John Herrmann here.

Rent a Tent: Startup Matches Landowners With Campers

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:51:00 GMT

BERLIN, N.Y. — The idea came to Michael D’Agostino as he was driving past a beautiful farm and imagined what it would be like to camp there.

“It was a lightning-bolt moment,” said D’Agostino, who left his job in finance three years ago to launch the startup Tentrr, which matches landowners looking for extra cash with vacationers yearning for solitude under the stars. Think of it as Airbnb for the great outdoors.

Read The New York Times article by The Associated Press here.

Walmart to Enter New York City—Not With a Store, but an Ecommerce Center

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:34:00 GMT

Since Walmart purchased the Hoboken, N.J., startup [Jet.com] and placed its founder Marc Lore at the head of its U.S. ecommerce business, Jet has narrowed its focus to wealthier, urban customers, often in areas where Walmart has few or no stores.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Sarah Nassauer here.

Juul Raises $650 Million in Funding That Values E-Cig Startup at $15 Billion

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:30:00 GMT

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. has raised $650 million as part of a fundraising round that values the fast-growing but controversial startup at about $15 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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The Power of Positive People

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:03:00 GMT

While many of us focus primarily on diet and exercise to achieve better health, science suggests that our well-being also is influenced by the company we keep. Researchers have found that certain health behaviors appear to be contagious and that our social networks — in person and online — can influence obesity , anxiety and overall happiness. A recent report found that a person’s exercise routine was strongly influenced by his or her social network.

Read The New York Times article by Tara Parker-Pope here.

Drink Up! Most of Us Could Benefit From More Water

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:34:00 GMT

Inadequate hydration can cause fatigue, poor appetite, heat intolerance, dizziness, constipation, kidney stones and a dangerous drop in blood pressure.

Read The New York Times article by Jane E. Brody here.

Inside China’s Dystopian Dreams: A.I., Shame and Lots of Cameras

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:14:00 GMT

Start-ups often make a point of insisting their employees use their technology. In Shanghai, a company called Yitu has taken that to the extreme.

Read The New York Times article by Paul Mozur here.

Sorry, Power-Lunchers. This Restaurant Is a Co-Working Space Now.

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 16:28:00 GMT

Everything, it seems, is a shared office these days, including upscale dining rooms before they open for the evening. A start-up called Spacious is driving the trend.

Read The New York Times article by Nellie Bowles here.

High-Skilled White-Collar Work? Machines Can Do That, Too

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 18:19:00 GMT

One of the best-selling T-shirts for the Indian e-commerce site Myntra is an olive, blue and yellow colorblocked design. It was conceived not by a human but by a computer algorithm — or rather two algorithms.

Read The New York Times article by Noam Scheiber here.

When She Earns More: As Roles Shift, Old Ideas on Who Pays the Bills Persist

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 16:23:00 GMT

Gender dynamics have become much more egalitarian over the past half-century, but certain attitudes may endure when it comes to men, women and money.

Read The New York Times article by Tara Siegel Bernard here.

How Smart TVs in Millions of U.S. Homes Track More Than What’s On Tonight

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:54:00 GMT

In recent years, data companies have harnessed new technology to immediately identify what people are watching on internet-connected TVs, then using that information to send targeted advertisements to other devices in their homes.

Read The New York Times article by Sa pna Maheshwari here .

So, About That Treadmill Desk in the Newsroom

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 18:06:00 GMT

How do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Nellie Bowles, a technology reporter in San Francisco, discussed the tech she’s using.

Read the New York Times interview of Nellie Bowles here .

Silicon Valley’s Giants Take Their Talent Hunt to Cambridge

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 19:12:00 GMT

A boom in artificial intelligence research has drawn the tech industry’s biggest companies and their checkbooks to the storied English city.

Read The New York Times article by Cade Metz and Adam Satariano here.

JetBlue Tech Execs Tap Startups To Help Airline Innovate

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 18:15:00 GMT

Startups in blockchain, machine learning recently received JetBlue funding.

Read the Wall Street Journal article by Sara Castellanos here .

Weight Training May Help to Ease or Prevent Depression

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 17:08:00 GMT

Benefits essentially were the same whether people went to the gym twice a week or five times a week.

Read The New York Times article by Gretchen Reynolds here.

The Morning Download: Some CIOs Jump into Startups

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:59:00 GMT

Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. technology executive Damian Sutcliffe left the global bank after 20 years to become an adviser at startup ipushpull in London.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Angus Loten here.

Under Noto, SoFi Trying to Raise Money for Deals

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:14:00 GMT

SoFi chief Anthony Noto is looking to ramp up acquisitions as a way to make the online lender a more full-service financial institution.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Peter Rudegeair and Maureen Farrell here.

A Toothpaste Club? Colgate to Invest in Online Startup

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:06:00 GMT

Household-products maker is close to a deal to acquire a minority stake in Hubble. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Rob Copeland and Sharon Terlep here.

What Crypto Downturn? ICO Fundraising Surges in 2018

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:00:00 GMT

A regulatory crackdown has failed to derail initial coin offerings, a controversial fundraising method. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Paul Vigna, Shane Shifflett and Caitlin Ostroff here.

The New Sheriffs of Silicon Valley

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:08:00 GMT

An unlikely triumvirate of Silicon Valley insiders is holding the industry accountable on privacy and addiction.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Betsy Morris here.

Can Artificial Intelligence Keep Your Home Secure?

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:05:00 GMT

Ken Young, chief executive of Edgeworth Security, whose home security systems use technology like geofencing, facial recognition and A.I.-enabled cameras to help identify intruders.

Read The New York Times article by Paul Sullivan here.

Amazon Has a Business Proposition for You: Deliver Its Packages

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:57:00 GMT

Applicants accepted into Amazon’s new start-up delivery program will get access to Amazon-branded vehicles and uniforms like these.

Read The New York Times article by Julie Creswell here.

Demystifying the Blockchain

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:03:00 GMT

A new so-called blockchain company is selling virtual real estate online with prices as high as $120,000 for a 10-meter by 10-meter piece of virtual land.

Read The New York Times article by Andrew Ross Sorkin here.

For Disabled Travelers, Technology Helps Smooth the Way. But Not All of It.

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:48:00 GMT

Technology is fast changing how people with disabilities get to and then navigate airports and train and bus stations. But technology can go only so far: Its advantages usually stop at the door of the plane, train or bus.

Read The New York Times article by Joshua Brockman here.

The Snake Oil of the Second-Act Industry

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:43:00 GMT

How much would you pay to reinvent your life?

Read the New York Times article by Alissa Quart here .

The Morning Download: New Digital Capabilities Elevate IT Leadership

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:27:00 GMT

Good morning, CIOs. Or should we say “strategic partners”? As cloud, data and digital capabilities spread throughout the enterprise, the role technology leaders play is expanding rapidly, from providing back-office support for internal lines of business, to driving innovation, competitive differentiation and revenue growth. As CIO Journal reports , that shift is bringing senior IT managers closer than ever to customers and giving CIOs a seat at the table on executive committees or boards.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Angus Loten here.

Firefox is back, and It’s Time to Give it a Try

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:34:00 GMT

Do you ever feel that the web is breaking?

When shopping online for a toaster, you can expect an ad for that thing to stalk you from site to site. If you have just a few web browser tabs open, your laptop battery drains rapidly. And don’t get me started on those videos that automatically play when you’re scrolling through a webpage.

Read The New York Times article by Brian X. Chen here.

Missed the Latest Supreme Drop? Head to Grailed

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:45:00 GMT

The website, a favorite of men looking for cult items that have disappeared — or will soon — just closed a new investment round.

Read The New York Times article by Matthew Schneiher here.

How Tech Companies Conquered America’s Cities

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:39:00 GMT

I’m not saying America’s cities are turning into dystopian technocapitalist hellscapes in which corporations operate every essential service and pull every civic string.

But let’s take a tour of recent news from the metropolises.

Read The New York Times article by Farhad Manjoo here.

Keg Trackers Keep Your Ale From Going AWOL

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:25:00 GMT

Are Advertisers Driving App Addiction?

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:50:00 GMT

How marketers can help counter the spread of digital content addiction. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Alexandra Bruell here.

The Hedge Fund Pioneer Turned Accidental Luxury Hotelier

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:31:00 GMT

Julian Robertson Jr. never planned to own a suite of luxury lodges across the globe in New Zealand. But now, the 85-year-old billionaire can’t get enough of them. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Jessica Flint here.

Katie Couric Lines Up Video Series for ‘theSkimm’ Backed by P&G

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:17:00 GMT

Broadcaster will beef up her production company with the aim of finding sponsors and distribution outlets. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Keach Hagey here.

Carl Hall Is the King of Spin

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:42:00 GMT

You can keep your stinkin’ SoulCycle! Loyalists of this Crunch instructor are fierce.

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The Future of Digital Marketing In a Data-Privacy World

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:50:00 GMT

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Lara O’Reilly here.

Goldman Sachs Bankers Moonlight as Venture Capitalists

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:35:00 GMT

After $350 million gain on Spotify, bank bets on pea milk. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Liz Hoffman and Peter Rudegeair here.

Why Companies Have the Urge to Merge

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:14:00 GMT

In the new economy, business like AT&T need to be able to reinvent themselves through their deals. Read The Wall Street Journal article by John D. Stoll here.

Scoot Over: A Two-Wheeled Gold Rush in Silicon Valley

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:11:00 GMT

Venture capital pour into electric scooter firms at record pace; don’t try it when it rains. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Eliot Brown here.

SoftBank Wants to Build the Future. Here Are Some New Bets It Could Make.

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:40:00 GMT

Masayoshi Son, the founder of the Japanese technology giant SoftBank, wants to invest in the companies that will build the future.

Read The New York Times article by Michael J de la Merced here.

Brooklyn’s D.I.Y. Comic-Con

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:17:00 GMT

Paul Dawkins, dressed as Deadpool, a supervillain who disguises himself as a superhero, runs the Superhero/Sci Fi Festival, now in its second year.

Read The New York Times article by Helene Stapinski here.

Meet Apple’s Security Headache: The GrayKey, a Startup’s iPhone-Hacking Box

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:32:00 GMT

Apple is punching back at Grayshift, maker of the GrayKey box, with a change to iOS mobile software that would block the iPhone-unlocking tool.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Robert McMillan here.

Bird, the Electric Scooter Start-Up, Is Said to Draw an Investment Frenzy

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:31:00 GMT

Electric scooters have burst onto the streets of several American cities and are setting off an investor frenzy.

Read The New York Times article by Nellie Bowles here.

Dropbox Revenue Increases as It Lands More Paying Users

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 15:31:00 GMT

Startup Takes on Google With a New Approach: Rewards for Users

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 15:28:00 GMT

Unlockd argues in U.K. suit that Google is using its dominance to squash a rival business model. Read The Wall Street Journal article by John D. McKinnon here.

How Batteries Will Change the Power Business

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 15:21:00 GMT

STERLING, MASS.—Until recently, this tidy, quiet town in central Massachusetts was best known to outsiders for its eight-acre corn maze out by Davis Farmland, and for a little statue near the corner of Main and Park immortalizing the lamb that is said to have followed young Mary Sawyer to school one day in 1812, inspiring a well-known poem. Lately, however, Sterling welcomes visitors from far away who don’t come for outdoor fun or nursery rhymes.

Read this Barron’s article by Jack Hough here.

The ‘Punk Rock’ Comic Book Shop

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:51:00 GMT

Sam Baldwin stood silently beneath the chandelier of cut-out magazine covers in Desert Island, a consignment-based comic book store on Metropolitan Avenue, his arms heavy with a stack of publications. A screen printer and artist from London, Mr. Baldwin studied the books’ illustrations meticulously, his eyes widening with each page turn.

Read The New York Times article by Matthew Sedacca here.

Brooklyn Executive Ditches Banking Job to Lead Music School

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:04:00 GMT

Chad Cooper gave up his big-bucks position to run the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for free. Was it worth it?

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Anne Kadet here.

The Millionaires Are Fleeing. Maybe You Should, Too.

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 15:59:00 GMT

Tracking the rich has become a voyeuristic global industry, a form of celebrity worship. But it can also provide serious clues about where countries are headed.

Read The New York Times article by Ruchir Sharma here.

Salesforce Can Reach New Heights on Cloud

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 15:34:00 GMT

The economy is “really ripping,” Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff told CNBC last week.

It’s arguably more humming than ripping, with gross domestic product expanding an estimated 2.2% during the first quarter. But for cloud software sellers in general—and Salesforce (ticker: CRM) in particular—business is ripping, all right.

Read this Barron’s article by Jack Hough here.

Your Next Trip Might Change Your Life

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:12:00 GMT

Once confined to spas, wellness travel has expanded to encompass the many ways getting away can benefit mind, body and spirit.

Read The New York Times article by Elaine Glusac here.

Katrina Lake of Stitch Fix on Building Diverse Teams

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:22:00 GMT

While working at a venture capital firm, Ms. Lake saw that many entrepreneurs were “totally unqualified, totally normal people.” That inspired her to be one herself.

Read The New York Times article by David Gelles here.

Second Act for Corporate Titans: Startup Whisperers

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:57:00 GMT

Cisco’s John Chambers and AmEx’s Kenneth Chenault are part of a wave of former big-name executives who are putting their business acumen to work in venture capital and offering counsel to young companies.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Vanessa Fuhrmans here.

Venture Capitalists Talk About the Big Investments They Didn’t Make

Thu, 31 May 2018 15:37:00 GMT

How does it feel to pass up the next Facebook? Or Lyft? Investors share their stories. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Rob Curran here.

Can America Grow Like It Used To?

Tue, 29 May 2018 16:04:00 GMT

There are reasons to think not, chief among them the aging population. Read The Wall Street Journal article by William A. Galston here.

Real-Estate Firm Targets Aging Baby Boomers

Tue, 29 May 2018 15:42:00 GMT

Most commercial-property investors who buy office buildings, rental apartment buildings and shopping centers have traditionally shunned health-care-related real estate as too risky and complicated. But this nontraditional sector is gaining luster thanks to the aging of the baby-boom population, usually described as those born between 1946 and 1964.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Keiko Morris here.

AI Technology Revolution Is Just Getting Started

Sat, 26 May 2018 15:18:00 GMT

“Artificial intelligence technology” is too often just a hot buzzword for marketing, a thing one sticks on product labels, like “new and improved.”

The hype obscures what is in fact a revolution in computing. AI is not one thing, but a movement to use vast computing power to find patterns. It will have many years of very vibrant development.

Read this Barron’s article by Tiernan Ray here.

Visionaries With the Courage to Change the World

Thu, 24 May 2018 15:06:00 GMT

Today’s innovators mix confidence and humility with intensity and vision.

Read The New York Times article by Kerry Hannon here.

What’s Behind the Decline in Female CEOs

Wed, 23 May 2018 15:50:00 GMT

If it seems like several female CEOs have lost or left their jobs lately, it is because they have. But so, too, have many male chief executives. So why do the women’s departures seem so conspicuous?

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Vanessa Fuhrmans here.

Who Needs a Down Payment? Trade In Your Old Home Instead

Wed, 23 May 2018 14:21:00 GMT

Opendoor offers to take the hassle out of selling an old home to buy a new one. Read the Wall Street Journal article by Laura Kusisto here.

Chinese Tech Unicorns Try a Different Approach to Raising Cash

Tue, 22 May 2018 17:38:00 GMT

Selling convertible securities allows companies to raise capital with less dilution to existing shareholders. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Julie Steinberg and Liza Lin here.

In a Digital Era, How Can Older Workers Stay in the Game?

Tue, 22 May 2018 15:52:00 GMT

These strategies help veteran employees stay current and valuable as workplaces become younger and more tech-focused. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Sue Shellenbarger here.

New Fintech IPO Offers Litmus Test for Online Lenders

Tue, 22 May 2018 15:13:00 GMT

When It Comes to Tech, Venture Capital Grows Less Venturesome

Mon, 21 May 2018 14:47:00 GMT

More big deals for already large private companies means less left for early-stage startups. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Jacky Wong here.

A Tiny WeWork Rival Is Taking a Bite Out of the Manhattan Market

Sun, 20 May 2018 16:21:00 GMT

Convene increases its downtown footprint, with a view toward a bigger toehold in flexible-workspace sector. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Keiko Morris here.

Arista Takes Aim at Cisco

Sat, 12 May 2018 15:48:00 GMT

The popular conception of Silicon Valley is that it’s inhabited by 20-somethings who play Ping-Pong, eat free snacks, and code apps late into the night.

But there is another Silicon Valley, occupied by adults with families, adults who work relatively normal hours at their third or fourth start-up, putting hard-won experience and skills to good use. In some cases, they’re doing the best work of their professional lives.

Read this Barron’s article by Tiernan Ray here.

So You Want to Be a Hedge Fund Star?

Fri, 11 May 2018 15:55:00 GMT

To succeed, hedge funds search for an edge, a bit of information or insight that gives them an advantage over everyone else in the market. As a hedge fund manager for nearly 19 years, Whitney Tilson searched for one, too.

Read this Barron’s article by Ben Walsh here.

Eight of 20 Best-Paid CEOs of 2017 Are No Longer on the Job

Thu, 10 May 2018 15:46:00 GMT

Steve Wynn, Hunter Harrison and Mattel’s Margaret Georgiadis were all among the best paid CEOs of 2017 but are no longer leading those companies.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Theo Francis here.

John Doerr on Leadership, Education, Google, and AI

Sat, 05 May 2018 15:46:00 GMT

John Doerr’s name is synonymous with venture-capital investing, due to his critical early backing of Google, Amazon.com , Twitter , and other storied Silicon Valley start-ups. Doerr, 66, has worked his magic, financial and otherwise, for 38 years from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, the Menlo Park, Calif.–based VC firm he now chairs.

Read this Barron’s article by Tiernan Ray and Alex Eule here.

Apple Rakes In Profits As It Awaits the Next Big Leap

Sat, 05 May 2018 15:43:00 GMT

Is it a good thing or a bad thing if Warren Buffett becomes your top shareholder?

Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (ticker: BRKA) is almost there with respect to Apple (AAPL), as he indicated to CNBC on Friday morning. Berkshire bought another 75 million shares recently, to hold 240.3 million shares in total, a position of some $44 billion, or about 5% of Apple’s common stock. Apple is expected to be Berkshire’s top position , and the biggest stake it’s ever held in another company, and it puts Berkshire third in line behind Vanguard and BlackRock among Apple holders.

Read this Barron’s article by Tiernan Ray here.

As Merger Boom Ages, Investors Should Beware

Sat, 05 May 2018 15:39:00 GMT

Corporations have announced so many blockbuster deals this year that it was hardly surprising when J Sainsbury CEO Mike Coupe broke into song between interviews on Monday.

Read this Barron’s article by Avi Salzman here.

Signs of Life in Book Publishing Draw Big Investors to Startup

Thu, 03 May 2018 14:24:00 GMT

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg here.

Stitch Fix’s CEO on Selling Personal Style to the Mass Market

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:22:00 GMT

At Stitch Fix our business model is simple: We send you clothing and accessories we think you’ll like; you keep the items you want and send the others back. We leverage data science to deliver personalization at scale, transcending traditional brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retail experiences. Customers enjoy having an expert stylist do the shopping for them and appreciate the convenience and simplicity of the service.

Read The Harvard Business Review article by Katrina Lake here.

The 10 Biggest Crowdfunding Campaigns: Where Are They Now?

Tue, 01 May 2018 14:41:00 GMT

These entrepreneurs raised millions on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. But that didn’t guarantee success.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Deborah Gage here.

Cracking the Code of Life—at Light Speed

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:02:00 GMT

Mike Hunkapiller helped invent the DNA-sequencing machines that read the human genome. Now his company’s tools are decoding everything from insects to cancer cells. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Kyle Peterson here.

Stop Facebook From Using Your Private Info: A Beginner’s Guide

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:54:00 GMT

Mom always said to share, but Facebook has us thinking twice. Here, how to regain command of your digital privacy from social media sites to dangers lurking in your own smartphone. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Steven Melendez here.

SoftBank’s Billions Spur Global Race to Pour Money Into Startups

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 16:25:00 GMT

The rush of venture funds has led to bidding wars and heightened concerns that the sector is overvalued. Read The Wall Street Journal article by Eliot Brown here.

How Blockchain Could Displace Facebook

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:43:00 GMT

Whether you think Facebook is a formidable business, a great place to find old school chums, or a terrific waste of time, it is ultimately just a moment in the long evolution of the internet. And its moment will pass.

Read this Barron’s article by Tiernan Ray here.

Men Learn How to Be ‘Allies,’ Without Fear, to Female Colleagues

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:14:00 GMT

Navigating the rules of office engagement in the #MeToo era, males seek guidance on mentoring women without crossing a line; avoiding ’man-terruptions and ’bro-propriations’

Read The Wall Street Journal article by John Simons here.

AEI’s President on Measuring the Impact of Ideas

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:34:00 GMT

In the summer of 2008, I was happily working as a professor at Syracuse University when I received an unexpected phone call. For the previous year the American Enterprise Institute—one of the oldest and best-known think tanks in the country, where I had a part-time affiliation—had been searching for a new president. Was I willing to be considered for the job?

Read The Harvard Business Review article by Arthur C. Brooks here.

Alberleen Group: The Accidental Impact Investor

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 00:30:00 GMT

Jolyne Caruso didn’t set out to connect families with impact investments when she founded the Alberleen Group eight years ago.

Read the PENTA article by Abby Schultz here .

Marijuana Stocks Could Be a Buzzkill

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:26:00 GMT

Cannabis producers want to make Canada the Silicon Valley of pot. Time to weed out the hype.

Read this Barron’s article by Bill Alpert here.

Dropbox Soars on Debut

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 14:49:00 GMT

Dropbox, the San Francisco cloud-storage company, was one of the most highly anticipated initial public offerings to appear in some time—and it more than met expectations when its shares soared on the first day of trading on Friday. But keeping up the momentum won’t be easy.

Read this Barron’s article by Tiernan Ray here.

Cloud Software Stocks Rise on M&A Hopes

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 14:48:00 GMT

What emerged from the market swoon of February was a surprising surge in the shares of young software companies. These cloud-oriented companies are heading skyward on renewed mergers-and-acquisitions fervor.

Read this Barron’s article by Tiernan Ray here.

The SEC’s Warning to Unicorns

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 14:35:00 GMT

Highflying tech start-ups with bold ambitions regularly flame out—and the Silicon Valley technorati toast the failures.

Read this Barron’s article by Avi Salzman here.

Robots Won’t Solve the Worker Shortage

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 15:40:00 GMT

When Charlotte started at the BMW auto factory in Spartanburg, S.C., five years ago, she stood out. Working on the assembly line, installing insulation in doors of the 300,000-plus vehicles produced at the plant every year, she proved efficient and reliable. Now, Charlotte—so named by a human co-worker—is among 60 lightweight “collaborative robots,” or cobots, among the 2,000 robots employed by the German car maker at the factory.

Read this Barron’s article by Mary Childs here.

How ‘The Lean Startup’ Turned Eric Ries Into an Unlikely Corporate Guru

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:11:00 GMT

Ries went from blogging about startups to becoming one of Silicon Valley’s most sought-after consultants— a career he says he never anticipated.

Read the Fortune article by Adam Lashinsky here.

How to Prepare College Graduates for an AI World

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:53:00 GMT

Are the robots coming for your job? As many as one-third of American workers—about 50 million people—may need to find new lines of work by 2030, according to a McKinsey & Co report released in December projecting the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the labor market.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Douglas Belkin here.

How Top Fitness Chains Are Using Tech to Keep You Coming Back

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 15:58:00 GMT

Equinox CEO Niki Leondakis sits with her eyes closed, breathing deeply, hands folded together. She bows to the teacher: Namaste. Clad head-to-toe in Lululemon and enviably fit, Leondakis looks like any other gym-goer in the crowded yoga class in downtown Manhattan. There’s no reason to suspect—and indeed no one around her does—that moments ago she was sitting in the boardroom upstairs, discussing the future of the company that operates this gym, whose industry teeters on the brink of technological disruption.

Google Chief Economist Hal Varian Argues Automation Is Essential

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:18:00 GMT

Don’t worry about automation taking jobs, we don’t have enough people to meet current demand.

Read The Wall Street Journal article by Sara Castellans here.

Can Digital Technology Open Up the Art World?

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:28:00 GMT

Read The New York Times article by Scott Reyburn here.

California Marijuana Start-Ups, Shut Out From Banks, Turn to Private Backing

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 04:30:00 GMT

In an industry illegal under federal law, providing even basic financial services requires some creativity.

Read the New York Times article by Julie Weed here .

SoulCycle’s CEO on Sustaining Growth in a Faddish Industry

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:18:00 GMT

It’s all about friendship and community.

Read the Harvard Business Review article by Melanie Whelan here.

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How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits.

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Investor Alan Patricof Is Just Getting Started

At 87, the VC pioneer is focused on ‘meaningful longevity’ in life and business

As Baby Boomers Retire, Developers Bet Urban Senior Living Will Take Off

Luxury retirement communities—many with rooftop pools, celebrity chefs and spa-style wellness centers—are planned for major U.S. cities

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The Art of Changing Careers

Sean "Diddy" Combs Has Next Level Conversation with Mentor, Ray Dalio

Where Online Learning Goes Next

Kevin Durant’s New Headspace

Learning Is Supposed to Feel Uncomfortable

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The Challenges of Automation in a Fast Changing Economy

CFO Retirements Climb as Good Times Roll On

Market watchers say the surging stock-market could be prompting finance chiefs to hang up the abacus before a downturn hits

When Stress at Work Creates Drama at Home

The spillover effect can jeopardize relationships—here’s what you can do if hard times on the job change how you behave during off-hours

6 Outdated Marketing Tactics You Need to Leave in the Past (Where They Belong)

The Dress Code at Goop May Not Surprise You

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Beyond the Confetti: The Dark Side of Startup Success

The swashbuckling creativity that drives many entrepreneurs often comes with inner demons; on IPO day, dread and a cold wet suit

Andrew Dibner, Medical Alert Pioneer, Is Dead at 93

Pop-Up Tents No S’more: Glamping Is the New Backyard Camping

Homeowners are putting up tricked-out tents on their properties to help them unplug or to use as glorified guesthouses

Book Culture Chain Joins Other New York Retailers Fighting to Stay Open

Store owner Chris Doeblin says, ‘It’s hard to be a really small business anymore and to pay for what it costs to live in the city’

Lucy Kellaway on turning 60 — and starting out afresh

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The Often-Ignored Benefits of ‘Solo’ 401(k)s

These retirement-savings vehicles are great for freelancers, sole proprietors and gig-economy workers. So why haven’t they been more popular?

Lee Iacocca, Visionary Automaker Who Led Both Ford and Chrysler, Is Dead at 94

Bookstores Find Growth as ‘Anchors of Authenticity’

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Toni Morrison, Unseen and Unsung: a Brief Oral History

The late Nobel Prize–winning author, who died at 88, was also a teacher, an editor and a cherished friend and mentor to other writers. WSJ. talked to a few who knew Toni Morrison best about her extraordinary life and career.

The Boutique Fitness Boom

Can $40 exercise classes save the attenuated American mall?

Small Businesses Aren’t Rushing Into AI

Microsoft, Google are coming up with machine-learning tools for small and medium-size firms

Maida Heatter, Cookbook Writer and the ‘Queen of Cake,’ Dies at 102

Automation Could Force Millions of Women to Find New Jobs

Women are at nearly equal risk to men to lose their jobs to automation by 2030 as labor-saving technology spreads, study says.

The New Old

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Silent Meditation Retreats: Are You Up for the Challenge?

Silent retreats offer a respite from our clamorous, digital world. But is the rigor of mute vacations worth the wellness rewards? A skittish novice and a seasoned meditator speak out

Technology Drives Deals Because No One Wants to Be the Next Blockbuster

Some companies are buying up everything in sight in hopes of finding a tech wunderkind like Netflix. Others are combining with rivals to answer tech puzzles that have yet to be solved.

The Workers Who Are Most Likely to Lose Their Jobs to Robots

The Office of the Future Is No Office at All, Says Startup

Everyone works remotely at software-development company GitLab, even its CEO

Equinox Gyms to Add Co-Working to the Workout

Amazon Will Pay Workers to Quit and Start Their Own Delivery Businesses

Some Small Businesses See Big Benefits in Online Financing

Web lenders may charge higher interest rates, but more businesses are turning to them as a source of quick funding

Direct Listings Provide Benefits for Venture Investors Over Traditional IPOs

Quiz-Based Life Insurance Company Now Valued at $450 Million

Health IQ prods individuals about exercise habits; offers discounted life insurance to those with healthy lifestyles

Real Estate Startup VTS Joins Unicorn Club After New Funding Round

Brookfield Asset Management and GLP lead round, which values VTS at $1 billion

It’s Never Too Late to Start a Brilliant Career

Our obsession with early achievement shortchanges people of all ages. Research shows that our brains keep developing deep into adulthood and so do our capabilities.

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