I built an app to send messages after I die. The most popular feature wasn't what I expected.
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This OpenAI product manager always asks ChatGPT to 'impress' him. Here’s his advice for AI prompts.
OpenAI product manager Ty Geri told Business Insider that he sends long rambles to ChatGPT Work to figure out what's "sticking."
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Hardcore tech execs are meeting their match: the limits of the human body
Tech is in its hardcore era. Where does that leave execs like Lilian Weng and Fidji Simo, who have said they are too sick to work as intensely as they'd like?
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I'm a mental strength coach who works with founders. AI is causing a burnout surge — here's my advice for combatting it.
AI is leading to more burnout. Psychotherapist and mental strength coach Amy Morin explains why, and what to do to fight it.
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Corporate America's next assignment: Save happy hour
Happy hour is on the decline due to high prices and changing social rituals. Companies are hoping team-bonding experiences can fill the void.
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AI can help pinpoint a top CEO candidate. The harder part is persuading them to take the job.
C-suite recruiters say AI is accelerating research and widening talent pools. Judgment, consensus-building, and courtship remain distinctly human.
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I'm a founder and decadelong Microsoft engineer. Here's who I'd hire to lead the next stage of AI.
Rob Collie, a veteran Microsoft engineer, offers tips on how to successfully integrate AI into your business and who to hire for the transition.
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I hated that my dad bought a lawn care franchise. Now I'm CEO of a $426 million company.
Jennifer Lemcke resented her dad's Weed Man franchise as a teen. Now she's CEO, running a business that made $426 million last year.
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Tech firms are bringing job interviews back in person to stop AI use, RTO guru says
Stanford economist Nick Bloom says employers are adding face-to-face rounds as AI makes it harder to assess job candidates.
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A professor who hit 'Lean FI' by moving abroad and saving 70% of his income explains why he prefers the 'permanent portfolio' investment strategy
"I don't have a house, and I don't have a car. But I have financial independence."
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I moved to the US for my husband's job but it didn't feel like home. We took a risk and moved to Canada.
A woman followed her husband to the US, but couldn't work on her H-4 visa. She shared how she decided to move to Canada.
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How much you should tell your boss — and the internet — about why you're quitting your job
What should you tell your employer when you quit, and should you explain it publicly? Experts say less is often more.
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I was laid off from Nike after 20 years. 3 actions helped me land a new executive role within months.
A 58-year-old VP shares how he landed a new executive role at DICK'S Sporting Goods after being laid off from a major sports brand.
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I worked with Elon Musk and Travis Kalanick in my 20s. Here's what I learned from them about building a company.
I spent my 20s working at Tesla, Apple, CloudKitchens, and Rivian to learn from top founders before launching my own AI manufacturing startup.
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The simple job-search advice too many people ignore
In a job market where hiring can be slow, career advisers say networking can matter more than your résumé.
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Amazon is investing $1B in a hot new tech role. Here's what the job entails.
The role of the forward-deployed engineer is quickly becoming the hottest job in tech as demand soars with investments from companies like Amazon.
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These charts show how the number of Big Tech employees is changing as companies embrace AI
Amazon said that it grew its workforce by around 20,000 employees over the last quarter.
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I started making dog food in my kitchen. It became a $250 million company.
Lucy Postins says her dog's chronic ear infections inspired The Honest Kitchen, a human-grade pet food company she founded more than 20 years ago.
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AI's real threat to the job market isn't job loss, it's lower paychecks, new research says
Roles with a high exposure to AI have seen sharp declines in real wages in recent years, according to a new whitepaper from Apollo.
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Consultants have found an unlikely new career path: policing AI
Some consultants are uncomfortable with the industry's embrace of AI, and have left to help rein it in instead.
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3 former Tinder interns share how they secured full-time jobs at the company
Ryan Stewart, a brand marketing manager at Tinder, said he pitched his own role after interning at the dating platform.
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I bet on AI instead of college. Now I make six figures a month.
A 19-year-old content creator shares how he built a seven-figure career by talking about AI and his strategies for growing his platform.
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I make up to $1,000 a month doing people's laundry in my house. The flexibility allows me to support my autistic son.
Angelina Viglione's side hustle doing other people's laundry in her home gives her the flexibility to take care of her autistic son.
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I spent years in finance. Then I realized rural Japan's rice terraces were an overlooked asset.
Goki Akuzawa swapped finance for farming, restoring rice terraces and opening a guesthouse and sake brewery in rural Japan.
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OpenAI’s chief economist says copying successful people’s careers is bad advice
Ronnie Chatterji said studying high achievers' path is "relatively bad advice" as their career journey was "very context dependent."
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A Spanish professor struggled to save money in the US. Moving abroad helped him reach 'lean FI' at 47.
There are a few variations of "financial independence" people strive for. Here's how one professor achieved "lean FI" by moving abroad.
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The AI race is taking a toll on founders. Not everyone can afford to take a break.
Some startup leaders and employees have little choice but to keep going as the AI race intensifies.
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The 2 biggest mistakes companies are making with AI, according to PwC's US CEO
PwC's US CEO Paul Griggs says companies are thinking about AI as a technological revolution, when it's really a business one.
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I worried I'd never find a job after a 6-year career break. One thing made it easier.
A tech worker left her job and cared for her kids. She said a returner program helped her find a way back into her field.
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One chart shows why your next job probably won't be at a big company — and where hiring is actually happening
If you're only applying to big-name employers, you could be overlooking where most hiring is actually happening, according to new federal hiring data.
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I'm the CEO of ClassPass and live in Montana. I love CrossFit and fly-fishing meetings — here's my routine.
Fritz Lanman, the CEO of ClassPass, waits to eat until lunch and keeps fiber pills at his desk in the office. He has three life hacks for success.
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What smart people are saying about Lilian Weng's departure from Thinking Machines Lab
Tech workers from Google to Meta empathized with Lilian Weng's story of struggling under a startup's expectations and deciding to exit.
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An AI exec is stepping down, citing workload and stress. Here's how 10 business leaders stave off burnout.
"I ultimately have to admit that the amount of consistent stress and workload have pushed me beyond what my health can sustain physically," Lilian Weng wrote.
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Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Visa — see the list
Layoffs have hit over 35 companies in 2026, including Meta, Walmart, and Visa, as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.
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I worked 2 jobs while going to school. One of them was being my grandpa's paid caregiver.
Tammy Shanklin says becoming her grandfather's caregiver meant juggling three demanding roles at once.
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Fishwife’s CEO shares her favorite interview question — and how she would answer it
Becca Millstein, the CEO of tinned seafood brand Fishwife, said this interview question gets to the core of a candidate's greatest strength.
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I quit National Geographic to make TikToks. It was the best career move I ever made.
Erin McGoff says leaving documentary filmmaking for social media allowed her to reach millions of job seekers directly.
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Big Tech's next round of layoffs could start with volunteers
Voluntary buyouts have long been common outside tech. Now they're gaining some traction in the industry as some of its biggest companies mature.
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The habit that helped PwC's US CEO climb from intern to the C-Suite
Paul Griggs started his career at PwC nearly 30 years ago. He said the advice he gives junior workers hasn't changed.
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I took a 30% pay cut to move to Spain. I made budgeting mistakes when adjusting to my new salary, but it was worth it.
A former Amazon employee took a 30% pay cut to relocate from Ireland to Spain. He made budgeting mistakes, but has since doubled his salary.
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I racked up $40,000 in credit card debt and kept it a secret from everyone. At 40, I had to move in with my parents to pay it down.
After living in NYC for 15 years, Johanna Dickson had $40,000 in debt across her credit cards. She moved back to her parents' to start tackling it.
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I was laid off twice in 3 months while working as an immigrant in the US. I'm still in survival mode.
Tanvi Pisal, a UX designer, made two cross-country moves in 2025 after two layoffs. She said it took a toll on her finances and mental health.
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A former OpenAI intern shares 3 tips for breaking into AI
A former OpenAI intern shared that picking a niche was one thing that helped him break into the AI field.
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I've interviewed dozens of FIRE investors who focus on earning more, and learned the easiest side hustle is often the most time-consuming
Earning more is one of the "secret skills" of people who have achieved financial independence, but some side hustles are a bigger lift than others.
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How to best talk about AI in job interviews — even if you're skeptical of it
During interviews, you may be asked about your experience using AI tools. Here's what to say.
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They're raising 2 granddaughters and relying on food banks. Retirement is out of reach.
Vicki and Sal Parisella are among the many US grandparents sacrificing retirement and health to raise grandchildren and keep them out of foster care.
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I passed up promotions for a 4-day workweek. Spending time with my kids is more important.
I passed up opportunities to climb the corporate ladder for a four-day workweek. Spending time with my kids is more important.
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I dreamt of building rockets until my aunt's illness inspired me to build an AI startup that's raised nearly $10 million
After her aunt's cancer diagnosis upended her family, Lily Vittayarukskul built an AI startup to help others prepare for long-term care.
Jamie Dimon said insecurity can ruin CEOs. Here's how to spot a fragile ego hiding behind confidence.
The JPMorgan boss's remarks echo what executive coaches and recruiters often see, from leaders who fear dissent to those who can't let go of control.
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