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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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Here are the steps the airline industry is taking to create a better air travel experience for everyone
CommentaryHere are the steps the airline industry is taking to create a better air travel experience for everyone
By Nicholas CalioAugust 16, 2022
  • Synthetic media and deepfakes are here–but our economy isn’t ready
    CommentarySynthetic media and deepfakes are here–but our economy isn’t ready
    By Mounir IbrahimJuly 27, 2022
Howard Schultz speaks onstage
CommentaryHoward Schultz once spoke of the ‘reservoir of trust’ he had with Starbucks employees–but his war on unions risks destroying that bond
By Aron SolomonAugust 15, 2022
Inventory issues are hurting the bottom line. It’s time for a hybrid approach to supply chains
CommentaryInventory issues are hurting the bottom line. It’s time for a hybrid approach to supply chains
By Kal RamanAugust 15, 2022
Person leans back in an office chair and daydreams.
CommentaryHow I killed Mondays—and why I don’t regret it
By Mike MelilloAugust 15, 2022
The economy is changing–and so is philanthropy
CommentaryThe economy is changing–and so is philanthropy
By William JohnsonAugust 12, 2022
ESG critics could be leaving money on the table–and missing an opportunity to make a real impact
CommentaryESG critics could be leaving money on the table–and missing an opportunity to make a real impact
By Jonathan RoseAugust 12, 2022
  • A global effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Africa is underway–and it starts with health care workers
    CommentaryA global effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Africa is underway–and it starts with health care workers
    By Adar PoonawallaJuly 27, 2022
Shared company ownership may be the missing path to the American dream
CommentaryShared company ownership may be the missing path to the American dream
By Darren Walker and Pete StavrosAugust 11, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act should have closed this tax loophole for the rich. Here’s the real cost of Sen. Sinema’s decisive vote
CommentaryThe Inflation Reduction Act should have closed this tax loophole for the rich. Here’s the real cost of Sen. Sinema’s decisive vote
By Morris PearlAugust 11, 2022
Stop calling them ‘job creators’
CommentaryStop calling them ‘job creators’
By John BenjaminAugust 11, 2022
Here’s how the pandemic-fueled surge in gaming is reshaping our understanding of its effects on mental health
CommentaryHere’s how the pandemic-fueled surge in gaming is reshaping our understanding of its effects on mental health
By Arianna HuffingtonAugust 10, 2022
VC funding is drying up. Here’s a 4-time founder’s guide to surviving a market downturn
CommentaryVC funding is drying up. Here’s a 4-time founder’s guide to surviving a market downturn
By Peter PezarisAugust 10, 2022
  • It’s time to expose the secret drug scam at the heart of American health care
    CommentaryIt’s time to expose the secret drug scam at the heart of American health care
    By Howard DeanJuly 26, 2022
Containers are stacked up in the Port of Long Beach in California
CommentaryHow not to fix supply chains
By Kathryn JudgeAugust 9, 2022
A worker demolishes an interior wall in a house.
CommentaryHow much damage will the housing market do to the economy?
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzAugust 9, 2022
I’ve analyzed the profit margins of 30,000 gas stations. Here’s the proof fuel retailers are not to blame for high gas prices
CommentaryI’ve analyzed the profit margins of 30,000 gas stations. Here’s the proof fuel retailers are not to blame for high gas prices
By Alex KinnierAugust 9, 2022
The Nasdaq sign in Times Square, New York
CommentaryNasdaq’s new rule on board diversity is a good first step, not a gold standard
By Aracely MuñozAugust 8, 2022
View of an office with empty cubicles
CommentaryWhy a recession will boost remote work
By Gleb TsipurskyAugust 8, 2022
A U.S. monkeypox pandemic can be prevented. COVID-19 has shown us how
CommentaryA U.S. monkeypox pandemic can be prevented. COVID-19 has shown us how
By Ronald Williams and Mike SwinfordAugust 5, 2022
A school superintendent where I live said Asian Americans get good grades because they’re wealthy. She has no idea what my family went through
CommentaryA school superintendent where I live said Asian Americans get good grades because they’re wealthy. She has no idea what my family went through
By Rosie HoaAugust 5, 2022
Pfizer BioNTech vaccine laboratory
Commentary‘Deep Tech’ has become one of the most powerful use cases for A.I. in business. Here are 3 keys to making it work
By François Candelon, Maxime Courtaux, Antoine Gourevitch, John Paschkewitz and Vinit PatelAugust 5, 2022
Woman in a store reaching for a product on the top shelf.
CommentaryThe recession is already here—if you’re a woman
By Katica RoyAugust 4, 2022
Is the space tech bubble bursting? That’s the wrong way to think about it
CommentaryIs the space tech bubble bursting? That’s the wrong way to think about it
By Thomas d’HalluinAugust 4, 2022
I lead the Consumer Technology Association and I’ve never commented on an FTC lawsuit until now. Lina Khan’s new case against Meta is laughable
CommentaryI lead the Consumer Technology Association and I’ve never commented on an FTC lawsuit until now. Lina Khan’s new case against Meta is laughable
By Gary ShapiroAugust 3, 2022
I built a brand during the worst recession in modern times. Here’s what I learned
CommentaryI built a brand during the worst recession in modern times. Here’s what I learned
By Candace NelsonAugust 3, 2022
Why India could single-handedly shape the future of e-commerce this summer
CommentaryWhy India could single-handedly shape the future of e-commerce this summer
By Alex Salkever, Ismail Amla and Vivek WadhwaAugust 2, 2022
It’s time for the disabled community to take center stage
CommentaryIt’s time for the disabled community to take center stage
By Caroline CaseyAugust 2, 2022
Here come the Roarin’ 20s. Invest until it hurts
CommentaryHere come the Roarin’ 20s. Invest until it hurts
By John DiLulloAugust 2, 2022
We can have effective crypto regulation without stifling innovation. Here’s how
CommentaryWe can have effective crypto regulation without stifling innovation. Here’s how
By Matt Van BuskirkAugust 1, 2022
With Roe v. Wade out, we need male contraception more than ever
CommentaryWith Roe v. Wade out, we need male contraception more than ever
By Akash BakshiJuly 29, 2022
It’s time to revive the American garage startup
CommentaryIt’s time to revive the American garage startup
By Haley HolikJuly 28, 2022
Here’s what the pandemic really looks like in America’s medical deserts
CommentaryHere’s what the pandemic really looks like in America’s medical deserts
By Daniel GreenleafJuly 28, 2022
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