These Are the Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2024 — And You Can Start One for Less Than $5,000
We evaluated new and emerging brands based on the same rigorous criteria used in the Franchise 500 process, analyzing more than 150 data points.
MIT Technology Review’s most popular stories of 2025
It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…
Will Investors Bite on a Pizza Wallet? Find Out on the Wild Season Finale of ‘Elevator Pitch.’
On the season 12 finale of “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,” contestants teach investors to look at ordinary things in a whole new way.
Bluesky has an impersonator problem
Like many others, I recently fled social media platform X for Bluesky. In the process, I started following many of the people I followed on X. On Thanksgiving, I was delighted to see a private message from a fellow AI reporter, Will Knight from Wired. Or at least that’s who I thought I was talking…
I Tried Buying a Car on Amazon. Here Are the Pros and Cons.
Amazon Autos just launched, and users can buy a new car online. Here’s how it works and what needs to improve.
Barbara Corcoran Says the Best Entrepreneurs Are Good at This One Thing
Real estate entrepreneur and investor Barbara Corcoran says a few key traits prove effective when starting a business. Here’s her top pick.
Discover the Low-Risk, High Reward of Owning this Property Restoration Franchise
PuroClean offers multiple revenue streams with services related to water, fire, smoke, mold and biohazard damage.
Nearly 50% of America’s Workforce Has a Secondary Source of Income or Side Hustle. Here Are 7 Steps You Should Take to Create Lasting Value for Yours.
Today’s entrepreneurs have the opportunity to generate long-lasting supplementary income if they take these steps.
‘I’ve Got All the Time in the World’: AI Grandma Thwarts Scammers By Answering Their Calls
The AI persona called Daisy keeps scammers on the line for 40 minutes at a time with stories of her family and passion for knitting.
How to Prepare Your Small Business for Impactful Investor Partnerships That Go Beyond Funding
Here’s how investorpreneurs transform startups with mentorship and strategic investments.
Are You on Track for a Comfortable Retirement? Here’s How Much Money You Should Save Every Month Depending on Your Age and State.
Many Americans believe they’ll need more than $1 million to retire well.