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I’ve spent 25 years in venture capital. Here’s how it quietly shut ordinary Americans out of the AI wealth boom—and what could fix it

The private market didn’t just grow. It replaced the system that once let regular investors participate in America’s biggest wealth-creation moments. One solution keeps getting ignored.

By Steve BrotmanMay 22, 2026
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McKinsey studied 200 family business successions. The biggest problem wasn’t the heir — it was the outgoing CEO
By Acha Leke and Chaitali MukherjeeMay 22, 2026
himanshu
I’ve led companies through every major tech disruption. AI washing is the same mistake, every time
By Himanshu PalsuleMay 22, 2026
Elon Musk sits with his fists together, looking up.
SpaceX will be worth trillions, but the space station that made it possible is worth even more — if we don’t squander it
By Tejpaul BhatiaMay 20, 2026
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Trump Accounts have a bigger problem than billionaire stock donations
By Jin Huang and Stephen RollMay 21, 2026
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The U.S. freight network is broken by design. One merger could start fixing it
By Brigham A. McCownMay 21, 2026
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How Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
AIHow Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
By Angelica AngMay 22, 2026
Trump AI and crpto czar David Sacks sits next to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a dinner table in the White House as Zuckerberg turns to Sacks and says something.
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By Jeremy KahnMay 22, 2026
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By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2026
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AIMicrosoft reports are exposing AI’s real cost problem: Using the tech is more expensive than paying human employees
By Jake AngeloMay 22, 2026
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By Beatrice NolanMay 22, 2026
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 22, 2026
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Cash-poor Americans are paying $25 billion in hidden ‘junk fees’ each year–but there’s a simple solution to protect them
CommentaryCash-poor Americans are paying $25 billion in hidden ‘junk fees’ each year–but there’s a simple solution to protect them
By Rodney WilliamsAugust 9, 2023
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    CommentaryThe war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
    By Alphonso DavidJuly 24, 2023
The news media are not being transparent about how they intend to use A.I. as the truth becomes more elusive than ever
CommentaryThe news media are not being transparent about how they intend to use A.I. as the truth becomes more elusive than ever
By Josh BrandauAugust 9, 2023
Daniel Lubetzky: ‘You can’t make big ESG commitments while failing at the basics of kindness’
CommentaryDaniel Lubetzky: ‘You can’t make big ESG commitments while failing at the basics of kindness’
By Daniel LubetzkyAugust 8, 2023
Fannie Mae CEO: ‘Housing today is a tale of two markets. We need to make it work for everyone’
CommentaryFannie Mae CEO: ‘Housing today is a tale of two markets. We need to make it work for everyone’
By Priscilla AlmodovarAugust 8, 2023
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CommentaryAs PayPal joins the fray, the stablecoin wars draw ever closer
By Alex TapscottAugust 7, 2023
Bud Light’s downfall marks a seismic shift in consumer behavior–and parent company AB InBev doesn’t seem to get it
CommentaryBud Light’s downfall marks a seismic shift in consumer behavior–and parent company AB InBev doesn’t seem to get it
By Richard TorrenzanoAugust 7, 2023
  • Uninsured depositors remain a ticking time bomb for the U.S. banking system
    CommentaryUninsured depositors remain a ticking time bomb for the U.S. banking system
    By Lawrence J. WhiteJuly 24, 2023
Business woman turning on the thermostat at the office.
CommentaryLower productivity, higher mortality rates, and indoor overcooling. Here’s why heat waves are so much worse for women
By Talia VarleyAugust 4, 2023
‘An invisible epidemic’: America’s workers are going hungry as food insecurity bites
Commentary‘An invisible epidemic’: America’s workers are going hungry as food insecurity bites
By Dilip RaoAugust 4, 2023
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CommentaryHow A.I. can transform your company’s performance—and measure it better 
By François Candelon, Michael Chu, Gaurav Jha, Shervin Khodabandeh, David Kiron and Michael SchrageAugust 4, 2023
Did Fitch ditch its credibility by playing politics? Here’s why rating agencies have a knack for getting it wrong
CommentaryDid Fitch ditch its credibility by playing politics? Here’s why rating agencies have a knack for getting it wrong
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianAugust 3, 2023
I’ve spent 25+ years in the semiconductor industry. Here’s why I’m confident we can take on the A.I. challenge
CommentaryI’ve spent 25+ years in the semiconductor industry. Here’s why I’m confident we can take on the A.I. challenge
By Michelle Johnston HolthausAugust 3, 2023
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    CommentaryThe crypto industry is embracing self regulation. It’s time Washington gets on board
    By Nic CarterJuly 23, 2023
The real reason Tesla beat its rivals in the charging wars
CommentaryThe real reason Tesla beat its rivals in the charging wars
By Behnam TabriziAugust 3, 2023
From tennis courts to corporate governance, here’s how far diversity, equity, and inclusion have come
CommentaryFrom tennis courts to corporate governance, here’s how far diversity, equity, and inclusion have come
By Billie Jean King and Aniela UnguresanAugust 3, 2023
Of pots and kettles: Big Oil and the anti-ESG movement are accusing banks of running ‘climate cartels’
CommentaryOf pots and kettles: Big Oil and the anti-ESG movement are accusing banks of running ‘climate cartels’
By Cynthia Hanawalt and Denise HearnAugust 2, 2023
I’m a 3-time NBA champion turned climate entrepreneur. Global warming could soon be out of control–but a comeback is always possible
CommentaryI’m a 3-time NBA champion turned climate entrepreneur. Global warming could soon be out of control–but a comeback is always possible
By Rick FoxAugust 2, 2023
Photo of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
CommentaryIn the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, the investor case for diversity has never been stronger
By Ashley Marchand Orme and Tolu LawrenceAugust 1, 2023
An office building in Los Angeles is being converted to residential use
CommentaryWe’re now finding out the damaging results of the mandated return to the office–and it’s worse than we thought
By Gleb TsipurskyAugust 1, 2023
The FirstEnergy scandal shows everything that could go wrong with companies’ political spending in 2024
CommentaryThe FirstEnergy scandal shows everything that could go wrong with companies’ political spending in 2024
By Allison Herren Lee and Bruce FreedJuly 31, 2023
Biden’s victory lap is good politics. Cheering is bad economics
CommentaryBiden’s victory lap is good politics. Cheering is bad economics
By Alvaro Vargas LlosaJuly 31, 2023
A China vs. U.S. chess set
CommentaryWhat’s at the center of the U.S.-China power struggle? Crypto
By Adam ZarazinskiJuly 29, 2023
Bidenomics’ critics are being proven wrong. Happy days are here again
CommentaryBidenomics’ critics are being proven wrong. Happy days are here again
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJuly 28, 2023
There’s no such thing as a new nuclear golden age–just old industry hands trying to make a buck
CommentaryThere’s no such thing as a new nuclear golden age–just old industry hands trying to make a buck
By Stephanie CookeJuly 28, 2023
A broken U.S. immigration system is helping foreign countries woo California’s tech founders. The Golden State’s new global talent program could reverse the trend
CommentaryA broken U.S. immigration system is helping foreign countries woo California’s tech founders. The Golden State’s new global talent program could reverse the trend
By Vivek Wadhwa and Alex SalkeverJuly 28, 2023
Only a third of post-pandemic business travelers are happy to be back on the road. Here’s why traveling for work is making us feel stressed, exhausted, and homesick
CommentaryOnly a third of post-pandemic business travelers are happy to be back on the road. Here’s why traveling for work is making us feel stressed, exhausted, and homesick
By Frank HarrisonJuly 27, 2023
Flexible work’s critics are using the same arguments that were used against disabled ramps and closed captioning. Equity of access should never be optional
CommentaryFlexible work’s critics are using the same arguments that were used against disabled ramps and closed captioning. Equity of access should never be optional
By Hari SrinivasanJuly 27, 2023
Microsoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’
CommentaryMicrosoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’
By Melanie Nakagawa and Kate BrandtJuly 26, 2023
Vivek Wadhwa: ‘By working together, the U.S. and India can defeat cancer within 20 years’
CommentaryVivek Wadhwa: ‘By working together, the U.S. and India can defeat cancer within 20 years’
By Vivek WadhwaJuly 26, 2023
It took 30 years for climate tech investments to pay off. Now they’re best placed to survive the VC winter
CommentaryIt took 30 years for climate tech investments to pay off. Now they’re best placed to survive the VC winter
By Michael SonnenfeldtJuly 26, 2023
Russia is weaponizing global food security in its war—but agribusiness is promising to come to Ukraine’s rescue
CommentaryRussia is weaponizing global food security in its war—but agribusiness is promising to come to Ukraine’s rescue
By Olivier GuittaJuly 25, 2023
Why AT&T and Verizon’s infrastructure woes run much deeper than lead cables
CommentaryWhy AT&T and Verizon’s infrastructure woes run much deeper than lead cables
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJuly 24, 2023
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