Why Rivian is holding the $45,000 base model R2 until ‘late 2027’
Rivian spent the last two years promoting the R2 as a $45,000 SUV. But buyers won’t be able to pay that price until late next year — if at all.
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…
We’re in a Trust Recession — and Brand Ambassadors Are Your Secret Weapon for Surviving It
Learn about the value of brand ambassadorship in a world starving for human connections.
She ‘Accidentally’ Learned How to Run a Business at 19. Now She’s the CEO of a Company Set to Hit $600 Million This Year.
Discover how saying yes to new opportunities led Kat Cole from restaurant hostess to becoming the CEO of AG1.
Why Franchise Discovery Day Isn’t a Sales Pitch — It’s a Stress Test for Your Alignment
Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.
Substack launches a built-in recording studio
Substack creators can pre-record video conversations with up to two guests, then publish directly on the platform.
Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers’ messages
When buyers inquire about an item’s availability, sellers can use Meta AI to automatically draft replies using information from their listing, such as the description, availability, pickup location, and price.
Why Hybrid Teams Often Stall — and the System That Restores Momentum
Hybrid work doesn’t slow execution because people are remote. It’s because the clarity that once “lived in the room” was never designed to travel across time zones, functions and layers.
I Watched My Father’s Million-Dollar Business Fail — Here’s What It Taught Me About Business
My father’s restaurant hit $1 million in revenue and still went bankrupt. I was 11, and those lessons shaped every company I’ve built since.
Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating.
Costco Is Being Sued Over Tariffs — and a $166B ‘Double Recovery’ Claim. Here’s What That Means.
The lawsuit was filed by a Costco customer in federal court in Illinois.