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Startups & VentureSpaceX’s first employee, Tom Mueller, thinks the historic IPO is just the beginning

Tom Mueller, CEO of Impulse Space, says investors are buying a vertically integrated vision for space-based computing, AI, and the next industrial revolution.

By Lily Mae LazarusJune 12, 2026
Elon Musk
InvestingWhen SpaceX starts trading, some ‘shareholders’ will discover they own nothing at all
By Jim EdwardsJune 12, 2026
How Elon Musk sold a $1.77 trillion dream—and what other CEOs can learn from the SpaceX IPO
NewslettersHow Elon Musk sold a $1.77 trillion dream—and what other CEOs can learn from the SpaceX IPO
By Diane BradyJune 12, 2026
SpaceX’s IPO could be largest in history. Here’s how it compares to previous record-holders
Startups & VentureSpaceX’s IPO could be largest in history. Here’s how it compares to previous record-holders
By Mia OsmonbekovJune 12, 2026
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Ken Griffin has Miami. Stephen Ross has West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale had Wayne Huizenga — and it’s been winning ever since37 minutes ago
SpaceX’s first employee, Tom Mueller, thinks the historic IPO is just the beginning53 minutes ago
When SpaceX starts trading, some ‘shareholders’ will discover they own nothing at all1 hour ago
The SpaceX IPO is not the market savior it seems1 hour ago
Mo Jomaa of CapitalG, Nizar Tarhuni of PitchBook, and Hans Tung of Notable Capital at Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2026 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo: Stuart Isett/Fortune)
NewslettersThe SpaceX IPO is not the market savior it seems
By Andrew NuscaJune 12, 2026
Notion takes a quiet approach to designing AI features: ‘You can’t have every new tool screaming at you’
AsiaNotion takes a quiet approach to designing AI features: ‘You can’t have every new tool screaming at you’
By Angelica AngJune 12, 2026
Your AI is already setting prices. The real question is who sets the rules
AIYour AI is already setting prices. The real question is who sets the rules
By François Candelon, Paul-Louis Andres and Augustin ManchonJune 12, 2026
An Osasuna player passes the ball while under pressure from Getafe rival.
CryptoControversy swirls over Spanish soccer club accused of using novel $600,000 Kalshi wager to bet on its relegation
By Camila Grigera NaonJune 12, 2026
A person holds an iPhone as someone next to them points at the screen.
EconomyYou can blame America’s plummeting fertility rate on the iPhone, study finds: ‘People are all depressed and alone and doomscrolling’
By Sasha RogelbergJune 12, 2026
The chaos at CBS News shows the limits of ‘blow it up’ leadership
C-SuiteThe chaos at CBS News shows the limits of ‘blow it up’ leadership
By Claire ZillmanJune 12, 2026
Why is it so hard to get ROI from AI? Because building from first principles isn’t easy
NewslettersWhy is it so hard to get ROI from AI? Because building from first principles isn’t easy
By Jeremy KahnJune 11, 2026
SpaceX lowballed its bankers on fees. Goldman Sachs has another way to win big
Startups & VentureSpaceX lowballed its bankers on fees. Goldman Sachs has another way to win big
By Shawn TullyJune 11, 2026
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The SpaceX IPO is not the market savior it seems
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How Elon Musk sold a $1.77 trillion dream—and what other CEOs can learn from the SpaceX IPO
Eye on AIBy Jeremy Kahn
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Why is it so hard to get ROI from AI? Because building from first principles isn’t easy
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How Hollywood trained Bridgit Mendler for life as a space founder
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Chevron’s CFO on why finance chiefs are defining AI’s business value
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Bridgit Mendler sees the space economy going mainstream
AI
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InvestingWhen SpaceX starts trading, some ‘shareholders’ will discover they own nothing at all
By Jim EdwardsJune 12, 2026
Notion takes a quiet approach to designing AI features: ‘You can’t have every new tool screaming at you’
AsiaNotion takes a quiet approach to designing AI features: ‘You can’t have every new tool screaming at you’
By Angelica AngJune 12, 2026
Your AI is already setting prices. The real question is who sets the rules
AIYour AI is already setting prices. The real question is who sets the rules
By François Candelon, Paul-Louis Andres and Augustin ManchonJune 12, 2026
Why is it so hard to get ROI from AI? Because building from first principles isn’t easy
NewslettersWhy is it so hard to get ROI from AI? Because building from first principles isn’t easy
By Jeremy KahnJune 11, 2026
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Investment bankers built a $2B AI to replace themselves | Term SheetMay 28, 2026
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From a Palo Alto closet to $1 billion revenue: how Gusto cracked small business software | Term SheetMay 7, 2026
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How Winston Weinberg built his $11 billion AI Company | Term SheetMarch 18, 2026
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Why revenue is an outdated metric | Term SheetFebruary 18, 2026
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Chemistry cofounder: "more talented founders than ever" are moving into health care | Term SheetFebruary 4, 2026
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Exelon CEO on if our utilities can handle the AI boom | Term SheetJanuary 21, 2026
Success
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CommentaryKen Griffin has Miami. Stephen Ross has West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale had Wayne Huizenga — and it’s been winning ever since
By Jenni MorejonJune 12, 2026
Testosil Review (2026): Testosterone Supplement Reviewed
HealthTestosil Review (2026): Testosterone Supplement Reviewed
By Christina SnyderJune 11, 2026
American taxpayers have spent $33 billion on sports stadiums. They got fewer seats—and higher prices
SuccessAmerican taxpayers have spent $33 billion on sports stadiums. They got fewer seats—and higher prices
By Catherina GioinoJune 11, 2026
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SuccessKen Griffin’s Citadel companies just hired 350 interns—only 0.36% of over 115,000 young applicants made the cut
By Emma BurleighJune 11, 2026
From the Magazine
MagazineCiti’s 5-year comeback: How CEO Jane Fraser turned the bank’s chronic underperformance into decade-high revenue

20,000 layoffs, 14 markets exited, one flatter bank—Jane Fraser’s Citi playbook is working. Wall Street wants to know what’s next.

By Claire ZillmanMay 27, 2026
As CEO of the $96 billion Sam’s Club, Latriece Watkins is testing her mettle at the warehouse retailer that produced CEOs for Walmart, Target, and Walgreens
MagazineAs CEO of the $96 billion Sam’s Club, Latriece Watkins is testing her mettle at the warehouse retailer that produced CEOs for Walmart, Target, and Walgreens
By Emma HinchliffeMay 27, 2026
Inside the ultra-luxury eco-adventure industry turning conservation into a status symbol
MagazineInside the ultra-luxury eco-adventure industry turning conservation into a status symbol
By Adam EraceMay 24, 2026
Microsoft lost its way in the AI race. Can Copilot get it back on course?
MagazineMicrosoft lost its way in the AI race. Can Copilot get it back on course?
By Jeremy KahnMay 21, 2026
Why the AI field’s biggest names are betting billions on ‘world models’
MagazineWhy the AI field’s biggest names are betting billions on ‘world models’
By Sharon GoldmanMay 20, 2026
Energy
Inflation is roaring back globally, 2022 style. The Iran war is only half the problem
EconomyInflation is roaring back globally, 2022 style. The Iran war is only half the problem
By Eva RoytburgJune 11, 2026
Current price of oil as of June 11, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of June 11, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 11, 2026
‘I love the inflation’: Trump is ‘not concerned’ about inflation hitting 4% for the first time since 2023. ‘The numbers were great’
Economy‘I love the inflation’: Trump is ‘not concerned’ about inflation hitting 4% for the first time since 2023. ‘The numbers were great’
By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberJune 10, 2026
A man guides a ship in the water.
EnergyAnalysts expected oil to surge above $200 but China has quietly kept prices half of that—and can’t for much longer
By Sasha RogelbergJune 10, 2026
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Leadership
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CommentaryKen Griffin has Miami. Stephen Ross has West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale had Wayne Huizenga — and it’s been winning ever since
By Jenni MorejonJune 12, 2026
Notion takes a quiet approach to designing AI features: ‘You can’t have every new tool screaming at you’
AsiaNotion takes a quiet approach to designing AI features: ‘You can’t have every new tool screaming at you’
By Angelica AngJune 12, 2026
How Elon Musk sold a $1.77 trillion dream—and what other CEOs can learn from the SpaceX IPO
NewslettersHow Elon Musk sold a $1.77 trillion dream—and what other CEOs can learn from the SpaceX IPO
By Diane BradyJune 12, 2026
The chaos at CBS News shows the limits of ‘blow it up’ leadership
C-SuiteThe chaos at CBS News shows the limits of ‘blow it up’ leadership
By Claire ZillmanJune 12, 2026
From Pilot to Profit
AIAI agents are flattening corporate hierarchies. Here’s how companies—and managers—can develop a new playbook

Around 41% of employees say their companies trimmed management layers last year, according to Korn Ferry.

By Sharon GoldmanJune 9, 2026
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AIWhy dbt Labs CEO views AI efficiency and creativity as the same thing
By Sage LazzaroJune 9, 2026
Reward or threat? Omnisend offers quarterly raises for employees who use AI to drive business impact—and says those who don’t will get left behind
AIReward or threat? Omnisend offers quarterly raises for employees who use AI to drive business impact—and says those who don’t will get left behind
By Sage LazzaroJune 9, 2026
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AIHow Lumen’s ‘maniacal focus’ on KPIs drove measurable AI impact across use cases and the company at large
By Sage LazzaroJune 9, 2026
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AIAI is supercharging cyberattacks—and most companies aren’t ready
By Beatrice NolanJune 9, 2026
Features
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MagazineSalesforce CEO Marc Benioff turned his earnings call into a vodcast. Why other Fortune 500 CEOs might follow
By Rachel VentrescaMay 6, 2026
The American Express CEO defied haters who said he’d never have the top job—winning with millennials and Gen Z and trouncing the competition
MagazineThe American Express CEO defied haters who said he’d never have the top job—winning with millennials and Gen Z and trouncing the competition
By Shawn TullyMay 6, 2026
A Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began
MagazineA Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began
By Sharon GoldmanMay 6, 2026
Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf
MagazineInside Anduril: Meet the quiet engineer-CEO building America’s $31 billion weapons startup
By Allie GarfinkleMay 6, 2026
Real Estate
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Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for June 11, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganJune 11, 2026
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Commentary
FloridaBy Jenni Morejon
Ken Griffin has Miami. Stephen Ross has West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale had Wayne Huizenga — and it’s been winning ever since
OracleBy Garrett Ilg
Three ways that Asia’s enterprises are adopting AI—and where they are falling behind
Venture CapitalBy Gordon Ritter
Gordon Ritter: I predicted AI’s learning loop a decade ago. The doomers are still measuring the wrong thing
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Social Security and Medicare are heading toward insolvency. Congress has 6 years to act
data sovereigntyBy Leonard Lim
Digital sovereignty isn’t the same thing as digital isolation. Asia’s governments should be careful
Airline industryBy Tim Burns
Merlin CTO: autonomy can rebuild the foundation of aviation — and national security
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