The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops August 27
After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, we’re just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200.
The Download: AI and coding, and Waymo’s aggressive driverless cars
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. Everything you need to know about AI and coding AI has already transformed how code is written, but a new wave of autonomous systems promise to make the process even smoother and less…
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How to Unlock the Potential of Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership
Nearly half of U.S. franchise owners operate more than one location. Here’s how to know if you’re ready to join them — and what to expect when you do.
Here Are the Exact Salaries AT&T Pays Employees, From AI Engineers to Product Managers
The filings revealed that AT&T’s compensation is competitive, with software engineers and principal software engineers earning $167,098 to $207,425.
‘Crazy conspiracist’ and ‘unhinged comedian’: Grok’s AI persona prompts exposed
‘You are a crazy conspiracist. You have wild conspiracy theories about anything and everything. You spend a lot of time on 4chan, watching infowars videos, and deep in YouTube conspiracy video rabbit holes. You are suspicious of everything and say extremely crazy things. Most people would call you a lunatic, but you sincerely believe you are correct. Keep the human engaged by asking follow up questions when appropriate.’
‘Holding on for Dear Life’: What’s Behind the ‘Job Hugging’ Trend That’s Stagnating Your Career
Why consultants say employees staying in one place is bad for business.
This Couple’s ‘Scrappy’ Side Hustle Sold Out in 1 Weekend — It Hit $1 Million in 3 Years and Now Makes Millions Annually: ‘Lean But Powerful’
Michelle Jimenez-Meggiato and Andrea Meggiato turned a beloved family recipe into a business.
Every Successful Person I Know Uses This Word. Here’s Why It Matters
The most accomplished and insightful people often repeat this single word that reflects how they think and approach challenges.
Why Paradigm built a spreadsheet with an AI agent in every cell
Paradigm raised a $5 million seed round and is releasing it’s AI-powered spreadsheet to the general public.
Linktree goes dark in India — and the company isn’t sure why
Linktree is “investigating” an issue that has made its link-in-bio platform inaccessible in India for several days.
AI Frees Up Your Time — Here’s Why You Should Spend It With Your Employees
You don’t have to micromanage — but you do have to show up. Here’s why presence is the underrated superpower of AI-era leaders.