12 Big Ideas From Business Books Published in 2024
After considering more than 1000 books for our annual Non-Obvious Book Awards, a few big themes emerged. Read our trend recap and how these trends can help your business in 2025.
Moltbook was peak AI theater
For a few days this week the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe.” We observed! Launched on January 28 by Matt Schlicht,…
Why Startup Founders Should Look Beyond Traditional Funding and Tap Into Alternative Forms of Capital
Here’s why the future belongs to those who dare to think differently about capital.
How High Housing Costs Are Driving America’s Labor Crisis
Inflation-driven housing costs and labor shortages demand urgent, innovative housing solutions.
The 5 Fears Every Entrepreneur Must Face — and Overcome
Entrepreneurship is full of fears, from failure to success. This article explores the five common fears entrepreneurs face and offers practical strategies to overcome them, turning obstacles into opportunities.
These 3 Americans Turned to Side Hustles After Being Laid Off. Now They’re All Making Between $200,000 and $3 Million a Year: ‘Sweet, Sweet Irony.’
Want financial security outside of your 9-5? Start a side hustle.
Struggling with Startup Finances? These Innovative Payment Solutions Will Save You
Cash flow delays, manual invoices and missed discounts can drain your startup’s time and resources. Switching to an innovative payment process removes these roadblocks, helping your business grow faster and stay agile.
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When Shaquille O’Neal Wanted to Start a Restaurant, This Is Who He Approached
Perry Rogers, founder of management firm PRP and JRS Hospitality, had what it took to build his big client’s Big Chicken restaurant concept.
5 Must-Do Steps to Evaluate Franchise Opportunities Like a Pro
Once you’ve narrowed your franchise choices to a few — or a few dozen — it’s time to investigate these informational options.
Here are MIT Technology Review’s best-performing stories of 2024
Another year is coming to a close, so let’s look back at the MIT Technology Review stories that resonated most with you, our readers. We published hundreds of stories in 2024, about AI, climate tech, biotech, robotics, space, and more. There were six new issues of our magazine, on themes including food, play, and hidden…