Ford's CEO says a Japanese management practice he picked up from rival Toyota helps him make better decisions
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young geniuses
I'm 16 and just raised $1 million for my AI project despite being average at school. Here's why it helps to be delusional.
Toby Brown, 16, raised $1 million for his AI project, Beem. He dropped out of school in the UK to pursue the project in Silicon Valley.
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Why it's important to look beyond the headlines about the job market and take a closer look at the data
Get expert insights from Indeed's chief economist on labor market challenges, potential recessions, and leveraging AI for strategic hiring decisions.
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I plan to leave the US because I can't get an H-1B visa. I'm worried Trump's $100,000 fee means my American dream is over.
Shreya Mishra Reddy plans to leave the US after 3 failed attempts at the H-1B lottery. She fears the $100,000 fee will prevent her from returning.
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Here's how much you need to earn to be in the top 1% in each US state
While making $416,310 a year puts you in the top 1% of earners in West Virginia, it takes over a million dollars to be in the top 1% in Connecticut.
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Amazon finally offered this 22-year-old a job after a yearlong search. He says posting on TikTok helped him prepare.
Amazon offered 22-year-old Andrew Chen a software engineering job. He says posting his interview prep on TikTok helped him land the role.
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I'm a Marine who pushed myself to the brink for promotions — until I learned true leadership isn't about rank or title
As a Marine, I pushed myself through strenuous physical tests for promotions. I wanted to be a leader, but I should've focused on personal growth.
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'Shark Tank' star Daniel Lubetzky says business success comes down to 4 things — and résumés aren't one of them
KIND Snacks founder and 'Shark Tank' star Daniel Lubetzky revealed his formula for business success at a Vegas summit.
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Why the CEO of Ford wanted his 17-year-old son to get a blue-collar summer job
Ford CEO Jim Farley said he wanted his son to "work with his hands and relate to people" as the US faces a shortage of skilled trades workers.
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I cofounded an app with a teenager, and we make over $1 million in profit a month. You never know who might change your life.
Jake Castillo cofounded an AI calorie tracking app with an intern he worked with last year. Now they are making $1 million a month in profit.
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I taught email writing at Amazon to thousands of employees. Here are 7 tips for writing an effective email.
A former Amazon employee who taught a business writing course to thousands of fellow employees shares her tips for better email communication.
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My parents didn't approve when I dropped out of high school. But it became the first step toward starting my own company in China.
Christopher Zhang's parents, both executives with degrees from top universities, didn't support their only son dropping out. They figured it was just a "gap year."
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Weaponized incompetence isn't just a problem for couples. Here's how your coworker might be taking advantage of you.
Your colleague might ask you to finish a report because they're "too slow" or you're "better at writing." You can address their weaponized incompetence.
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I earned $600,000 last year. I made half at Google and $300,000 from my side hustle, which I spend 5 hours a week on.
Sundas Khalid earned $292,000 in 2024 at Google. She doubled her income with the $304,000 she made for her side hustle making content about how she succeeded in Big Tech.
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'Shark Tank' casting director reveals her key rules for making a pitch stand out after watching 250,000 entrepreneurs try
After watching 250,000 pitches, 'Shark Tank's' Mindy Zemrak reveals what really makes founders stand out to investors and land a deal.
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She made $250K secretly juggling two jobs. Now she's making $195K and dodging a five-day RTO mandate.
A Wisconsin mom made $250K secretly juggling multiple jobs until it became unsustainable. Now she's making $195K and skirting return-to-office rules.
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This networking trick helps you skip the 'cattle call' of applying for jobs
Job seekers can gain an edge by connecting with potential employers before a job is posted, a veteran career coach told Business Insider.
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Mark Cuban shared 7 tips for investors and founders navigating AI, inflation, and the American dream
At the Clover x Shark Tank Summit, Mark Cuban shared 7 tips on bootstrapping, sales, customer focus, and using AI without losing control of your IP.
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I was homeless at 17 while starting my company. Now it makes millions in revenue and has clients around the world.
Harry Sanders met an ex-CEO through a government program who helped him with his company. Now StudioHawk has clients all over the world.
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Power Hours
I'm Bill Nye, the science guy. I'm working to save America's best brand, but first I need to drink my coffee and feed the kitty cats — here's a day in my life.
Bill Nye recently revived his show to raise awareness around Friedreich's ataxia, a rare disease. He is also working to prevent budget cuts to NASA.
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The list of major companies laying off staff this year includes Exxon, Starbucks, Oracle, Nike, Scale AI, and more
Layoffs have hit companies from Starbucks to Meta to Intel this year amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.
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Box's CEO predicts jobs will grow in these 3 sectors due to AI
Box CEO Aaron Levie predicts AI will efficiency gains will boost demand for human workers in sales, healthcare, and legal sectors.
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I was a stay-at-home mom while my pilot husband explored the world. At 51, I launched a travel business to see the world myself.
I stayed at home with our kids for 26 years while my husband traveled the world for his job. When he was ready to retire, I started my career.
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Are two CEOs better than one? We debate it.
Two leaders who can divide and conquer can be beneficial. Problems can arise when a single person can't be held accountable.
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Ford CEO says AI augmented reality is a 'game changer' for techs working on his company's trucks amid a labor shortfall
Ford CEO Jim Farley said he receives endless pitches for white collar AI solutions, but few offer tech to help workers build and repair cars.
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Hegseth's speech is another sign that workplace loyalty is dead
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for the US military to embrace a more hardcore culture, much like AT&T CEO John Stankey did in August.
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A Northwestern grad shares how she landed job interviews at Uber, Meta, and Amazon — and a tech role at Salesforce
A Gen Zer shares the job search strategies that helped her land interviews at Uber, Meta, and Amazon, and a tech role at Salesforce.
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Spotify made the rare move of appointing 2 CEOs. Netflix's bosses have described the key to making it work.
What happens when dual CEOs disagree? Netflix's co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters have described their decision-making process.
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I left the Bay Area and moved to Barcelona after my tech layoff. It felt like losing my identity, but I'm so much happier now.
After Steph Kumar was laid off from Twitter, she realized how her career shaped her identity. She redefined success by founding a startup and moving to Barcelona.
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I quit investment banking at Citi and professional tennis after burning out. I learned about when to walk away from a job.
Vitoria Okuyama, 26, played in the US Open and later worked at Citi. She burned out from both careers, which taught her about knowing when to stop.
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When I was building my career, I relied on technology to keep my kids company. I realized I was losing them.
I was struggling to juggle motherhood and career, so I let my kids use tech to keep them company. They started to lose interest in conversation.
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Meta CMO says there are 3 things that will determine whether AI causes companies to grow or shrink head count
Meta CMO Alex Schultz said that AI will grow and shrink the workforce in three ways — that is, unless AGI throws a monkey wrench into the equation.
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I spoke to 7 executives this month. Here's how they're using AI at work.
Some leaders used AI as an organizational tool, while others sought out coaching on public speaking or navigating hard conversations.
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Silicon Valley wasn't what it used to be, so I left. I'm now starting an AI company in Tokyo as a foreigner.
At first, Eric Fung worried that, as a foreigner pitching products in Japan's tradition-bound market, no one would take him seriously.
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EA's boss won't have to answer to Wall Street. That doesn't mean the pressure's over.
Andrew Wilson has helmed the video-game company since 2013 and will remain CEO after the deal closes.
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Vintage photos show how dangerous railways, mills, and other workplaces used to be
Working in railways, mines, and mills caused thousands of deaths in the early 20th century and before. Photos show the dangerous workplaces.
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How much is corporate loyalty worth to you?
What would employees be willing to give up for more loyalty at the office? Would they take a lower salary to get their employer to show more loyalty?
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At 31, I decided to quit my job and become a barber. I joke that I offer therapy in the chair.
Tate Yohe became an EMT at 24 and a barber at 31. He says men are uniquely vulnerable at a barber shop, so he still gets to help people on regularly.
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How much 15 tech jobs could pay in 2026, including AI and exec roles
Robert Half looked at what tech salaries could look like next year, including for AI roles.
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Meta's CTO shares 4 steps for managers to 'dig in' and truly settle interpersonal conflict
Workplace conflict spares no one. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth shared a four-step plan for resolving them.
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A Gen Zer explains how he navigated Amazon's 5-hour 'loop' interview and landed a job with no connections
A Gen Zer on a student visa shares his journey to landing an Amazon analyst role, detailing his job search and the lengthy 'loop' interview process.
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I'm a billionaire CEO who's acquired 9 companies in 8 months. Here's what I look for in an investment.
Phil Shaw, the billionaire founder of TransPerfect, a language and AI solutions company, has acquired nine companies since January.
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I left quant trading to work in AI. Here's why I gave up a more secure career to join an AI startup.
Varun Goyal, a 25-year-old engineer, left a potential career in quant trading for the uncertainty of an AI startup.
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What Walmart's EVP of Global Tech companies looks for when hiring engineers
Walmart EVP of Global Tech platforms Sravana Karnati has over 25 years of leadership experience, and he looks for two things when he hires engineers.
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Nearly 90% of BCG employees are using AI — and it's reshaping how they're evaluated
"There's no box on our forms that says 'Are you using AI?' but it is an expectation," Alicia Pittman, BCG's global people team chair told BI.
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OpenAI's newest team is proof that there's a key shift happening in the AI talent wars
OpenAI's new team highlights a strategic shift in the AI talent wars, focusing on refining complex AI processes.
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The new rules of workplace loyalty
Corporate America has descended into total dysfunction. There's only one way back: restoring loyalty between employers and employees.
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Dmitry Balyasny has 3 pieces of advice for young people trying to build a career in finance
The finance titan said recent college graduates should be passionate about finance, pick growing firms, and ask for feedback.
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I'm a Japanese founder who moved to Bengaluru to grow my startup. I love India's energy and how hard people work.
Reiji Kobayashi, who is originally from Japan, moved to India to expand his car microfinancing startup in 2024.
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