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5 Hard-Won Lessons From Building a $3.6B Company in an Industry That Had No Rules and No Playbook

09/29/26 6:30 PM

Here are some lessons to consider for those starting their own journey in an industry that has more challenges than standards.

A $2 Trillion Debut Could Create 7 Fortunes. The Founders Have Pledged 80 Percent of Their Equity to Charity

09/29/26 3:13 PM

Ahead of a market debut, the startup’s founders have already committed to giving a substantial chunk of their personal equity to charity.

A 25-Year-Old St. Louis Vaccine Startup Filed for Bankruptcy. It Was Backed by ‘Everybody’

09/29/26 4:20 PM

Sequoia Vaccines was pursuing a novel shot. The costly path to clinical evidence ultimately drained its funding.

A Family-Owned Hot Dog Maker Wants to Last Another 170 Years. Now Its Famous Color Will Come From Insects

09/29/26 10:42 AM

W.A. Bean is replacing Red Dye 3 with carmine. It says the change preserves the flavor, snap, and price of a Maine staple.

A Maryland Tech Company Just Launched a $200 Million Fund to Invest in AI Startups and Data Center Tech

09/29/26 2:46 PM

Ciena plans to invest in startups in areas like AI networking and infrastructure supporting the data center boom.

A Quarter of Anthropic’s Revenue Comes From 2 Customers. Experts Say the Real Test Comes Next

09/29/26 12:04 PM

Even though Wall Street may initially forgive huge losses, experts say a dependence on a small handful of buyers could be harder to ignore down the road.

A Southern Accent Can Help or Hurt a Career, Depending on Where the Job Is

09/29/26 11:54 AM

Accent, cadence, and vocabulary can quietly shape hiring and promotion decisions. Use three practical checks to separate comfort from proven ability.

America Is Killing the Penny. It Could Change the Most Powerful Number in Retail

09/29/26 5:10 PM

The U.S. government is officially phasing out the penny. Not every business owner is a fan of the change.

Apple’s iPhone Duo Isn’t Even Out Yet, but This 1 Delightful App Already Shows Its Biggest Promise

09/29/26 2:44 PM

The new folding iPhone from Apple offers opportunities for developers to release novel apps with surprising features.

Bob Chapek Defends Disney’s Most Unpopular Decisions and Reveals the 1 He’d Make Again

09/29/26 1:08 PM

Four years after being fired as Disney’s CEO, Chapek is settling scores in print.

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