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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
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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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She grew Salesforce’s team by 600% in South Asia. Meet one of India’s most powerful women
NewslettersShe grew Salesforce’s team by 600% in South Asia. Meet one of India’s most powerful women
By Angelica AngMay 22, 2026
Svenja Gudell, chief economist at Indeed
SuccessIndeed chief economist says we’re entering an era of ‘great mismatch’ thanks to a generational imbalance of workers
By Emma BurleighMay 22, 2026
Kaged Whey Protein Isolate Review (2026): Our Honest Opinions
HealthKaged Whey Protein Isolate Review (2026): Our Honest Opinions
By Emily PharesMay 22, 2026
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Politics‘You kind of ruined it with your trans obsession’: House points fingers as Smithsonian Women’s museum funding fails
By Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressMay 22, 2026
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EconomyThey created AI nudes that got millions of views online. Now they’re being charged with crimes
By Jake Offenhartz and The Associated PressMay 22, 2026
Steve Wozniak
SuccessSteve Wozniak says he didn’t cofound Apple to ‘make money’—he only did it because he was rejected by HP 5 times, and for years his pay was just $50
By Preston ForeMay 22, 2026
Best private student loans in May 2026
Personal FinanceBest private student loans in May 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 22, 2026
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CybersecurityA school district’s lawsuit against Meta for mental health costs was set for trial next month. Zuckerberg settled
By Barbara Ortutay and The Associated PressMay 22, 2026
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Zombies, fire sales, and scrappiness: Here’s what venture capitalists can expect in their ‘year of the dragon’
CommentaryZombies, fire sales, and scrappiness: Here’s what venture capitalists can expect in their ‘year of the dragon’
By Maelle GavetJanuary 23, 2023
  • Tezos cofounder Kathleen Breitman
    CommentaryKathleen Breitman of Tezos on 5 crypto trends that need to die—and 1 big reason for optimism
    By Kathleen BreitmanJanuary 5, 2023
In a fragmented world, we can’t take global trade for granted
CommentaryIn a fragmented world, we can’t take global trade for granted
By Alan WolffJanuary 20, 2023
Leaders at Davos can fix our fragmented world by answering a simple question: How wealthy does one person need to be? A capitalist is asking
CommentaryLeaders at Davos can fix our fragmented world by answering a simple question: How wealthy does one person need to be? A capitalist is asking
By Stephen PrinceJanuary 20, 2023
To reinvent globalization, companies and countries should think ‘diversifying,’ not ‘decoupling,’ according to McKinsey Global Institute’s research
CommentaryTo reinvent globalization, companies and countries should think ‘diversifying,’ not ‘decoupling,’ according to McKinsey Global Institute’s research
By Bob Sternfels and Olivia WhiteJanuary 20, 2023
The last flicker of the candle as Peltz melts
CommentaryThe last flicker of the candle as Peltz melts
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJanuary 19, 2023
Mild weather has saved Europe this winter. Here’s what we must do to avoid future energy crises
CommentaryMild weather has saved Europe this winter. Here’s what we must do to avoid future energy crises
By Ignacio GalánJanuary 19, 2023
  • I have 10 minutes to clean a plane before passengers board. Here’s why the holidays’ air travel chaos was entirely avoidable
    CommentaryI have 10 minutes to clean a plane before passengers board. Here’s why the holidays’ air travel chaos was entirely avoidable
    By Verna MontalvoJanuary 5, 2023
In a post-pandemic world, we need a new social contract for work
CommentaryIn a post-pandemic world, we need a new social contract for work
By Martine FerlandJanuary 19, 2023
Photo of a woman shopping for groceries
CommentaryIt’s time to fill the public’s appetite for better, more sustainable food
By Mark Bittman and Caryl M. SternJanuary 18, 2023
In 2011, we made the Nest thermostat. Now we’re coming for your banana peels to help save the planet
CommentaryIn 2011, we made the Nest thermostat. Now we’re coming for your banana peels to help save the planet
By Harry Tannenbaum and Matt RogersJanuary 18, 2023
A tough economy has revived the ‘bootstrapping’ myth. Here’s why it takes more than just a good idea to get out of poverty
CommentaryA tough economy has revived the ‘bootstrapping’ myth. Here’s why it takes more than just a good idea to get out of poverty
By Michael TubbsJanuary 18, 2023
Technology has set us on a path toward one of two dystopian scenarios–but it’s not too late to save democracy
CommentaryTechnology has set us on a path toward one of two dystopian scenarios–but it’s not too late to save democracy
By Peter SchwartzJanuary 17, 2023
  • Why enterprise tech is seen as a safe harbor in 2023
    CommentaryWhy enterprise tech is seen as a safe harbor in 2023
    By Bobby YazdaniJanuary 5, 2023
Reverting to old-fashioned leadership won’t get you through the next recession. Here’s why every company should listen to Gen Z employees
CommentaryReverting to old-fashioned leadership won’t get you through the next recession. Here’s why every company should listen to Gen Z employees
By Gaëlle de la Fosse and Nick GoldbergJanuary 17, 2023
WEF: ‘We have everything we need to speed up the energy transition. It’s time to tackle humanity’s greatest challenge’
CommentaryWEF: ‘We have everything we need to speed up the energy transition. It’s time to tackle humanity’s greatest challenge’
By Jeremy JurgensJanuary 17, 2023
Investors are pouring billions into artificial intelligence. It’s time for a commensurate investment in A.I. governance
CommentaryInvestors are pouring billions into artificial intelligence. It’s time for a commensurate investment in A.I. governance
By Beena AmmanathJanuary 16, 2023
Don’t believe the podium talk at Davos–but capitalism is really starting to change
CommentaryDon’t believe the podium talk at Davos–but capitalism is really starting to change
By Beth ThorenJanuary 16, 2023
First-time homebuyers face 3 uphill battles-but help is on the way, according to Zillow’s chief economist
CommentaryFirst-time homebuyers face 3 uphill battles-but help is on the way, according to Zillow’s chief economist
By Skylar OlsenJanuary 13, 2023
Inflation has slowed–but high prices are here to stay. Here’s why the next rate hike should be the Fed’s last
CommentaryInflation has slowed–but high prices are here to stay. Here’s why the next rate hike should be the Fed’s last
By Oliver RustJanuary 13, 2023
I watched market rumors spread across the NYSE trading floor for a decade. Now they’re moving at warp speed
CommentaryI watched market rumors spread across the NYSE trading floor for a decade. Now they’re moving at warp speed
By Richard TorrenzanoJanuary 12, 2023
Ripple: ‘Congress must examine the SEC’s role in the recent crypto contagion’
CommentaryRipple: ‘Congress must examine the SEC’s role in the recent crypto contagion’
By Stu AlderotyJanuary 11, 2023
The U.S. has thwarted Putin’s energy blackmail. Europe says ‘Tanks a lot!’
CommentaryThe U.S. has thwarted Putin’s energy blackmail. Europe says ‘Tanks a lot!’
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJanuary 11, 2023
Why visual collaboration will be a key driver in the future of work
CommentaryWhy visual collaboration will be a key driver in the future of work
By Dave GrowJanuary 10, 2023
Resistance, attrition, quiet quitting, and a drop in diversity: Meet the Four Horsemen of the forced return to the office
CommentaryResistance, attrition, quiet quitting, and a drop in diversity: Meet the Four Horsemen of the forced return to the office
By Gleb TsipurskyJanuary 10, 2023
How closing the digital divide can improve the global economic outlook for 2023 and beyond
CommentaryHow closing the digital divide can improve the global economic outlook for 2023 and beyond
By Jack AzaguryJanuary 10, 2023
Why great managers are the best answer to the labor shortage, according to BCG’s research
CommentaryWhy great managers are the best answer to the labor shortage, according to BCG’s research
By Julia Dhar, Deborah Lovich, Nick South and Sebastian UllrichJanuary 10, 2023
FTC Chair Lina Khan
CommentaryThe FTC’s proposed ban on noncompetes wouldn’t only mean a huge victory for Gen Z workers. Here’s why it would also benefit employers across the country
By Ariella Steinhorn and Amber ScorahJanuary 9, 2023
Why I’ll be cutting back on business travel in 2023
CommentaryWhy I’ll be cutting back on business travel in 2023
By Carolee GearhartJanuary 9, 2023
Why IBM is no longer interested in breaking patent records–and how it plans to measure innovation in the age of open source and quantum computing
CommentaryWhy IBM is no longer interested in breaking patent records–and how it plans to measure innovation in the age of open source and quantum computing
By Darío GilJanuary 6, 2023
Why the environmentalist critics of data centers are wrong
CommentaryWhy the environmentalist critics of data centers are wrong
By Paul BrodyJanuary 6, 2023
Going to your dream school could make you less employable. Here’s how we can fix the system for students and employers
CommentaryGoing to your dream school could make you less employable. Here’s how we can fix the system for students and employers
By Bill DeVriesJanuary 6, 2023
Illustration of a man working with a robot sitting at table.
CommentaryTo make the Global South more competitive, its leading companies must become A.I. national champions
By François Candelon, Maxime Courtaux and Gaurav JhaJanuary 6, 2023
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