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A photo illustration of Bob Jordan and a Southwest plane in front of stormy clouds
Leadership
The rapid descent of Southwest Airlines: How the company plunged from customer cult-favorite to activist investor target
By Lila MacLellanOctober 26, 2024
How KIND’s founder went from mowing lawns to selling his company for $5 billion—and becoming the newest ‘Shark Tank’ judge
Success
How KIND’s founder went from mowing lawns to selling his company for $5 billion—and becoming the newest ‘Shark Tank’ judge
By Jane ThierOctober 20, 2024
Anne Wojcicki, chief executive officer and co-founder of 23andMe
Leadership
23andMe’s entire board resigned on the same day. Founder Anne Wojcicki still thinks the startup is savable
By Lila MacLellanOctober 17, 2024
Semyon Dukach, founding partner of One Way Ventures
Commentary
I run a $100M VC fund for immigrants—here’s why they’re often better than those born here
By Semyon DukachOctober 15, 2024
Lizzo is back from her gap year and says she voted for Harris
Conferences
Lizzo is back from her gap year and says she voted for Harris
By Alena BotrosOctober 14, 2024
Bonobos founder Andy Dunn
Magazine
3 key questions to ask before you start a company with a friend
By Andy DunnOctober 7, 2024
Sam Altman denies reports he will get a gargantuan equity stake in OpenAI as it restructures
Tech
Sam Altman denies reports he will get a gargantuan equity stake in OpenAI as it restructures
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 27, 2024
Joe Kiani, founder of Masimo
Features
Founder vs. activist: A dramatic two-year battle over health-tech firm Masimo comes to a head this week
By Diane BradySeptember 17, 2024
Young Bill Gates surrounded by computers
Success
Bill Gates explains the keys to his success during Microsoft’s early years
By Jason MaSeptember 15, 2024
Jeff Bezos’ old neighbor says his broker cheated him out of millions when the Amazon founder bought his $79 million Miami mansion—and legal experts say he has a case
Tech
Jeff Bezos’ old neighbor says his broker cheated him out of millions when the Amazon founder bought his $79 million Miami mansion—and legal experts say he has a case
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 14, 2024
Tristan Handy, founder and CEO of dbt Labs
Commentary
‘Founder mode’ is missing a key to growth—take it from a founder and CEO
By Tristan HandySeptember 13, 2024
Tech unicorn CEO refuses to leave after board announces his replacement—now the 2 CEOs are fighting over email
Leadership
Tech unicorn CEO refuses to leave after board announces his replacement—now the 2 CEOs are fighting over email
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 13, 2024
Is ‘founder mode’ or ‘manager mode’ better? Here’s what the 22 Fortune 500 companies still run by founders show
Leadership
Is ‘founder mode’ or ‘manager mode’ better? Here’s what the 22 Fortune 500 companies still run by founders show
By Geoff ColvinSeptember 8, 2024
Chris O’Neill (above) believes startup success comes from leaders building a people-first company culture from day one.
Commentary
I’ve led multiple tech businesses. This is the biggest mistake startup leaders make
By Chris O’NeillSeptember 6, 2024
Voyo Popovic, founder and CEO of Piece of Cake Moving
Commentary
In 6 years I’ve bootstrapped my moving company to $100M in revenue. Avoiding VC funding has been key
By Voyo PopovicSeptember 5, 2024
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