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From $5,000 and a Dream: How Henry Schuck Built a $1.8B Company Without VC Money

The untold story of bootstrapping ZoomInfo from a dorm room to a billion-dollar exit, powered by discipline and hunger.

Atlassian Cuts 10% of Staff, Blaming AI for the Restructuring

Atlassian joins the wave of tech layoffs, cutting 1,600 jobs while pushing deeper into AI. Here's what it really means.

Binance's Defamation Lawsuit Won't Stop the Feds From Coming

Binance sues WSJ over Iran sanctions reporting. Will it work? Almost certainly not, and here's why.

The IEA Just Released 400 Million Barrels of Oil. Here's Why That's Both Historic and Possibly Insufficient

The International Energy Agency released its largest emergency oil stockpile ever to combat Iran war disruptions. But can it actually fix the problem?

Alan's €5 Billion Valuation Proves French Insurtech Still Has Serious Game

French health insurance startup Alan hits €5 billion valuation amid European unicorn bloodbath, backed by Shopify founder and World Cup winner

Palantir's 'Superman' Approach: Why Your Weaknesses Matter More Than Your Strengths

Palantir's CTO reveals how the defense tech giant manages talent by focusing on superpowers and avoiding kryptonite. Here's what that means for company culture.

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How Mine Warfare Could Reshape Global Energy Markets

U.S. sinks Iranian ships amid mine threats in Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring and shipping costs to record highs.

Why Being Kind to Customers Is Your Best Business Strategy

Graciousness isn't just good ethics—it's the simplest way to build lifetime customer value and lasting loyalty.

Trump Promises Quick End to Iran War, But the Details Don't Add Up

President Trump claims victory in Iran conflict and predicts oil prices will drop, but shifting war objectives raise questions about what 'winning' actually means.

Stop Guessing on TikTok: The Analytics That Actually Matter in 2026

Master TikTok analytics to track ROI, understand your audience, and build a strategy that converts. Here's what you need to know.

DIY Taxes for Entrepreneurs: When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn't)

Should you handle your own taxes as an entrepreneur? We break down the reality of DIY tax software versus hiring professionals.

Why DIY Taxes Aren't As Scary As You Think (Even For Entrepreneurs)

Entrepreneurs can handle their own taxes without hiring expensive accountants. Here's what you need to know.