Why Andy Bachman Built BuzzStar: From Managing Creators to Owning the Platform
Creators Inc. founder Andy Bachman built BuzzStar around a simple idea: creators shouldn’t just monetize content. They should monetize access.
How an overlooked geothermal plant got a second chance
In June 2024, a small company called Zanskar purchased a geothermal power plant in New Mexico that was failing fast. The water coming from the underground reservoir was getting colder by the day, making the plant uneconomical to run. Now, two years later, that plant is running at full capacity again, thanks to a new…
FIFA Clumsily Tried to Hide the Logos of These Banned Brands at the World Cup. It Put Them in the Spotlight Instead.
FIFA covered the Levi’s logo, taped over Heinz bottles and masked Beats headphones. The strategy backfired badly.
He Left Law to Start a Pizza Business That Did Nearly $1 Billion in Revenue After a Crucial Pivot: ‘Don’t Fall in Love With Your Ideas.’
Rick Rosenfield put everything on the line for his California-style pizza business.
Robotaxis drives miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that
Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator’s 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others.
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What I Got Wrong as a Global Leader About How to Build Trust Across Cultures
Building trust across cultures is less about applying a consistent leadership playbook and more about recognizing how relationships, communication and credibility are established differently in each context.
The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
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. Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. —Jessica Hamzelou It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western…
Apple Raised Mac Prices by Up to $300 Overnight. iPhones Could Be Next.
The price hikes Tim Cook warned about last week are here. MacBooks are up $100 to $300, iPads up $150 to $200. iPhones may be next.
Why Student Trust Has Become the New Currency in Higher Education Enrollment
Applications are rising, but student decision-making is becoming more complex. Universities must focus on delivering clear, consistent and personalized experiences throughout the student journey.
What I Got Wrong as a Global Leader About How to Build Trust Across Cultures
Building trust across cultures is less about applying a consistent leadership playbook and more about recognizing how relationships, communication and credibility are established differently in each context.