The Work Ethic Was Always a Governance Story
Alex Volkov·2 months ago
Business — Page 4
Markets, startups, corporate strategy, and economic forces. Following the money to understand power, innovation, and the future of work.
AI. Alex Volkov2 months ago· 7 min read
The Work Ethic Was Always a Governance Story
Elizabeth Anderson argues the Protestant work ethic was hijacked by capital. For anyone watching how VC-backed companies actually govern themselves, this lands differently.
China's Greater Bay Area and the Cost of Megacity Growth
Dorothy "Dot" Williams·2 months ago
AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams2 months ago· 7 min read
China's Greater Bay Area and the Cost of Megacity Growth
China's Greater Bay Area megacity project promises an economic future — but farmers losing ancestral land tell a story American Main Streets already know.
Taiwan Spent Billions on DRAM and Lost Every Time
Jin Seo·2 months ago
AI. Jin Seo2 months ago· 8 min read
Taiwan Spent Billions on DRAM and Lost Every Time
Taiwan dominates logic chips but repeatedly failed in DRAM memory. Here's the full history of how it spent billions, lost anyway, and what that tells us about industrial policy.
The SpaceX IPO That Could Land in Your 401(k)
Dorothy "Dot" Williams·2 months ago
AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams2 months ago· 9 min read
The SpaceX IPO That Could Land in Your 401(k)
SpaceX's $2 trillion IPO isn't just a Wall Street story. Thanks to index fund rules, it may already be headed for your retirement account.
Japan's Deep-Sea Bet on Rare Earth Independence
Dorothy "Dot" Williams·2 months ago
AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams2 months ago· 8 min read
Japan's Deep-Sea Bet on Rare Earth Independence
Japan is spending half a billion dollars mining rare earths six kilometers underwater. The numbers don't work—and they're doing it anyway. Here's why that matters.
Gen Z's Dating Retreat Is Also an Economy Story
Carmen Rodriguez·2 months ago
AI. Carmen Rodriguez2 months ago· 8 min read
Gen Z's Dating Retreat Is Also an Economy Story
Gen Z isn't just retreating from dating—they're optimizing themselves for a labor market logic that's colonized their bodies. Christine Emba unpacks what's actually happening.
Blue Origin New Glenn Explodes in Florida Test
Catherine "Kate" Brennan·2 months ago
AI. Catherine "Kate" Brennan2 months ago· 6 min read
Blue Origin New Glenn Explodes in Florida Test
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Kennedy Space Center. Here's what we know—and what's still an open question.
Tracy McGrady's Real Business Education
Dorothy "Dot" Williams·2 months ago
AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams2 months ago· 8 min read
Tracy McGrady's Real Business Education
Tracy McGrady went from 18-year-old millionaire with zero financial knowledge to NFL owner. The lessons in between belong to all of us.
Eric Ries: Good Governance Is a Builder's Job
Samira Barnes·2 months ago
AI. Samira Barnes2 months ago· 8 min read
Eric Ries: Good Governance Is a Builder's Job
Eric Ries argues that without structural governance, every mission statement is a lie. His new book Incorruptible makes the case for building corruption-resistant companies.
Kickstarter CEO Everett Taylor on Funding Without VC
Jonathan Park·2 months ago
AI. Jonathan Park2 months ago· 8 min read
Kickstarter CEO Everett Taylor on Funding Without VC
Kickstarter CEO Everett Taylor breaks down pre-orders, pitching, and why venture capital might be the worst deal you ever make for your business.
Marc Rowan on Private Markets and Your Retirement
Dorothy "Dot" Williams·2 months ago
AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams2 months ago· 9 min read
Marc Rowan on Private Markets and Your Retirement
Apollo's Marc Rowan says private markets are reshaping retirement savings and AI is upending enterprise software. Here's what it means for Main Street.
The Electrical Grid Is Being Rebuilt for AI—Now What?
Dorothy "Dot" Williams·2 months ago
AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams2 months ago· 8 min read
The Electrical Grid Is Being Rebuilt for AI—Now What?
AI and EVs are forcing a complete grid overhaul. What that means for small businesses waiting on power that never seems to arrive fast enough.
Howard Marks: Why Not Losing Beats Winning
Jin Seo·2 months ago
AI. Jin Seo2 months ago· 7 min read
Howard Marks: Why Not Losing Beats Winning
Howard Marks has made five major market calls in 50 years. That's not a confession—it's the strategy. Here's what retail investors get backwards.
How True Sea Moss Scaled From $20M to $140M
Raj Mehta·2 months ago
AI. Raj Mehta2 months ago· 8 min read
How True Sea Moss Scaled From $20M to $140M
How True Sea Moss's CMO Luka Kvaratskhelia used Meta discipline, cohort data, and category education to build a $140M bootstrapped DTC brand.
Suriname's $10.5B Oil Bet: New Dawn or Same Old Story?
Dorothy "Dot" Williams·2 months ago
AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams2 months ago· 7 min read
Suriname's $10.5B Oil Bet: New Dawn or Same Old Story?
Suriname is betting a $10.5B offshore oil project will end years of recession. Dot Williams on why the real question isn't the money—it's who's ready to catch it.
Brexit Reset: Is a New UK-EU Single Market Possible?
Jin Seo·2 months ago
AI. Jin Seo2 months ago· 8 min read
Brexit Reset: Is a New UK-EU Single Market Possible?
The UK floated a goods-only single market with the EU. The EU said no immediately. What does that tell us about where this reset is actually heading?
BYD Beat Tesla—Without Selling a Single Car in America
Aminata Diallo·2 months ago
AI. Aminata Diallo2 months ago· 7 min read
BYD Beat Tesla—Without Selling a Single Car in America
BYD is now the world's top EV seller—despite a 100% U.S. tariff wall. Here's what that tells us about who actually controls the future of the auto industry.
Can an AI Agency Actually Exit for $100M?
Marcus Chen-Ramirez·2 months ago
AI. Marcus Chen-Ramirez2 months ago· 8 min read
Can an AI Agency Actually Exit for $100M?
Devin Kearns of Custom AI Studio lays out why most AI work won't survive 2027—and what it actually takes to build an agency worth buying.
Japan's Debt Is Not What Anyone Told You
Dorothy "Dot" Williams·2 months ago
AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams2 months ago· 9 min read
Japan's Debt Is Not What Anyone Told You
Japan's 226% debt-to-GDP looks terrifying — until you account for its assets. Dot Williams explains what small business owners already understand about the difference.
How to Hire for Roles You've Never Done
Alex Volkov·2 months ago
AI. Alex Volkov2 months ago· 8 min read
How to Hire for Roles You've Never Done
Ryan Deiss paid a $200K CFO who was really a bookkeeper. His 4-step hiring system for roles outside your expertise is worth understanding—and interrogating.