I Blew an Audition with Robert De Niro — But the Surprising Lesson Now Helps Me Crush Every High-Stakes Moment
A failed audition with Robert De Niro became the wake-up call that taught me how to own the room — and how you can too.
The Download: Google’s AI shake-up and Meta’s rogue model
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Google’s AI empire is being reshaped. Here’s what’s changed. After a wave of painful losses in the tech talent wars, delays to its next flagship model, and murmurings of poor morale,…
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Tesla’s ad spend on X has shrunk to almost nothing
Tesla spent a fraction on X in early 2025 compared to 2024. It also paid $300,000 to Kimbal Musk’s drone company.
Warner Bros. sues Midjourney for AI images of Superman, Batman, and other characters
Warner Bros. is suing Midjourney for AI images of Superman, Batman, and other characters.
Natron’s liquidation shows why the US isn’t ready to make its own batteries
The sodium-ion battery startup went from announcing a $1.4 billion factory to filing for liquidation in just over a year. Natron’s troubled journey illustrates the challenges in making batteries in the U.S.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Keeps Suspending Mark Zuckerberg, Esq., From Facebook — and Now He’s Suing
Mark Zuckerberg, an attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana, says Meta keeps shutting down his paid business pages.
I Sold My Company to Snapchat for $54 Million — These 5 Takeaways Still Guide Me Today
Building something people genuinely want and proving demand with real traction before chasing investors is what attracts the right buyers.
Here’s What Was Discussed at President Donald Trump’s ‘High IQ’ Dinner With Tech CEOs, Including Apple’s Tim Cook and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he was invited to the event, but decided not to attend.
X is now offering me end-to-end encrypted chat. You probably shouldn’t trust it yet.
X’s new encrypted messaging feature, XChat, has some red flags.
This Is the Marketing Strategy Every Small Business Can Afford
Discover why localizing your marketing and services is crucial for small business success today.
Daymond John Says This Misconception About Starting a Business Is Holding People Back
The People’s Shark shares his best advice for finding the right partners to help overcome business struggles in uncertain times.