5 Ways Franchise Leaders Can Grow Without Sacrificing Culture
The challenge is clear: how do we preserve the heart of our culture while driving profitability for franchisees?
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
Fintech firm Marquis blames hack at firewall provider SonicWall for its data breach
The fintech giant said it plans to “seek recoupment of any expenses” from its firewall provider SonicWall after a 2025 data breach exposed customer firewall configurations.
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Bitcoin Miners About Strategic Growth
The Bitcoin mining industry runs on long-term thinking, operational efficiency and resilience. These are exactly the qualities entrepreneurs need to build companies that last.
Satya Nadella insists people are using Microsoft’s Copilot AI a lot
With Microsoft spending many billions on data centers, and rumors that no one is using its AI, CEO Satya Nadella shared some usage numbers.
DHS is using Google and Adobe AI to make videos
The US Department of Homeland Security is using AI video generators from Google and Adobe to make and edit content shared with the public, a new document reveals. It comes as immigration agencies have flooded social media with content to support President Trump’s mass deportation agenda—some of which appears to be made with AI—and as…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI in talks to merge, report says
This merger would bring the Grok chatbot, Starlink satellites, and SpaceX rockets together under one corporation.
The Passive Income Illusion That Derails Businesses — and the Reality Most Founders Ignore
Here’s how to effectively implement the one-to-many approach without wasting money.
Hustle Culture Is Outdated — Here’s What Actually Scales a Business
Hustle culture glorifies nonstop grind, but motion doesn’t equal momentum. Here’s how entrepreneurs can grow sustainably without burning out.
Apple buys Israeli startup Q.AI as the AI race heats up
Apple announced its acquisition of Q.AI for a reported nearly $2 billion, making it the company’s second-largest acquisition to date.
What Crypto Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Sustainable Growth and Building Products Users Can Trust
Here’s why products built around real user behavior, engineering discipline and safety outperform hype-driven trends.