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Entrepreneurship

The Doctor Who Helped Build Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Has a List of Dos and Don’ts for Longevity Hackers

Oliver Zolman, the medical mind behind Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint, reveals why most longevity advice is ‘biohacking theater’ and shares 2026’s essential dos and don’ts for real hea…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Want to Lower Your Risk of Premature Death by 60 Percent? Science Says Do These 3 Things

You’re probably doing one or two of these, but maybe not as well (or consistently) as you could.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

How to Read the Room (A 4-Step Process)

How do you read the room? Follow four simple steps to learn this soft skill like a hard skill.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

6 Essential Lessons for Tomorrow’s Business Leaders (That They Don’t Teach in MBA Programs)

A predictable career path could actually be your biggest risk.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

I’ve Hired More Than 1,000 People. These Are the 3 Red Flags That Predict a Bad Hire Every Time

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Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Midge Purce Refuses to ‘Wait Her Turn’

While others wait for “later,” she’s already building what’s next.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

What Executives at Visa, Intuit, Dropbox, and Upwork Say We’re Getting Wrong About AI

AI adoption is accelerating—but companies are getting the fundamentals wrong, with real risks already emerging.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Strategy Changed the Way Netflix Connects With Audiences

Broad messaging might speak to everyone, but it also connects with no one.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Kevin Warsh Officially Becomes Chair of Federal Reserve. Here’s What to Know About Him

He takes the role after a contentious battle.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

My Colleague Sent A Rude Message About Me … And I Saw It

How do I move forward with her now?

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Clarity Act to Advance in the Senate, Pitting Banks Against Crypto and VC

Banks hate it. VCs love it. And Congress is about to move it forward … without an ethics provision.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Dunkin’ Is Going Public Again as Part of a $20 Billion Fast-Food Shakeup

The company is hoping to pay down its acquisition-fuelde debt.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Applebee’s Store Closures: See an Updated List of Locations That a Bankrupt Franchisee Wants to Shutter

Another round of bad news for fans of the casual dining chain. A large franchisee is planning to close more stores than previously reported.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Congress’s New Crypto Bill Has Traditional Banks Terrified—and Could Change How Our Economy Works

The Clarity Act would be a boon for backers of Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins. But not everyone is on board.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

20 Pilots in 6 Hours: The Rapid-Response Effort to Reclaim Spirit’s Stranded Airplanes

When Spirit Airlines collapsed, Nomadic Aviation Group had just hours to mobilize pilots and recover millions in assets from airports across the country.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

How Immigration Crackdowns Are Dividing U.S. Workforces

With 46 percent of staff lacking confidence in their company’s emergency response, a growing disconnect over immigration audits is threatening internal culture.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Allegiant Just Bought Sun Country for $1.5 Billion—What It Means for Travelers This Summer

Just weeks after the collapse of Spirit Airlines, Allegiant announced that it had finalized its acquisition of Sun Country, a low-cost carrier.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Culture Determines Acquisition Success

People inside the business must see how the new company should work and why it’s worth committing to.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Founders Use This LinkedIn Feature for Engagement. Here’s How I Use It to Drive 5-Figure Sales

I’ve used this strategy to add an additional $30,000 in closed sales to my business in less than a week, and it can work for you, too.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Feud Ruined a $100 Million Brand. It’s a Crucial Lesson for Every Founder

Markets don’t care if you’re right. They care if you’re liked.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Driverless Chinese Mining Truck Is Giant, Agile, and Shows the Industrial Future of AI

It’s not just about humanoids. AI is coming for all of our machines.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Cisco Lays Off Thousands Despite Strong Earnings. The Reason Will Sound Familiar

The tech giant is looking to further its AI ambitions.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Internet-Famous Brands Are Saving the Corner Store

Take this advice: Stock the weird stuff.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The $4,300 Spreadsheet Mistake Everyone’s Making

In the rush to speed business processes with AI, don’t overlook classic errors made with legacy software. The costs to your company could be serious.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A TikTok Trend Led Dunkin’ to Create the 48-Ounce Coffee Bucket. It Will Soon Be Available Nationwide

After noticing social media users showing off their buckets of coffee earlier this year, the company decided to make their own version of the viral product.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Alix Earle-Backed Cocktail SipMargs Just Secured a Major Partnership With Sazerac

The spirits giant recently inked a similar deal with Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

How to Know When It’s Time to Expand Your Brand

Before you move into a new market, make sure you’ve earned the right to be there.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Cisco Just Proved the Most Dangerous Moment in Business Isn’t Losing—It’s Winning

Cisco just posted record revenue—then cut 4,000 jobs. The move reveals a critical leadership lesson: The most dangerous moment in business isn’t losing, but winning—and how smart …

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Entrepreneurship

Want More Secure Text Messages? Update Your iPhone to iOS 26.5 Now

The changes in Apple’s iOS 26.5 include end-to-end encryption for messages sent between iPhones and Android devices. 

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

After 66 Years, a Popular Mexican Restaurant Chain Only Has 1 Location Left

The dining establishment opened its first location in Pasadena, California in 1960.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Zero Trust Was Built for Fortune 500

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Entrepreneurship

Japanese Robot ‘Monster Wolf’ Helps Protect Citizens and Crops

The furry friend can scare bears.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Did Spirit Airlines Have a Bad Product? This Airline CEO Thinks So

The premium airline has equally expensive thoughts.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (May 14, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, May 14, 2026.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Why authenticity still matters in content creation; Inflection Point Ventures’ stellar show

As Niharika Jain prepares for the Cannes red carpet, the creator and entrepreneur reflects on building a career rooted in authenticity, community, and reinvention. Meanwhile, ange…

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Inflection Point Ventures records 16 exits in FY26 with IRR of 41%

The exits registered by Inflection Point Ventures saw participation from from VC funds and corporates.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

The new startup stack: From data pipelines to agentic AI systems

At a Snowflake x AWS Mixer, founders and experts discussed the rise of agentic AI, decision-grade data, and the next startup stack.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

How Karnataka’s merchants are using digital payments to grow faster

From a flower stall and a family-run saree store to an expanding ice cream chain, businesses across Karnataka are using digital payments to streamline operations, serve customers …

Source: IEEE Spectrum ·

Engineering

Accelerating Chipmaking Innovation for the Energy-Efficient AI Era

This sponsored article is brought to you by Applied Materials.At pivotal moments in history, progress has required more than individual brilliance. The most consequential breakthr…

Source: IEEE Spectrum ·

Engineering

Why RF Coexistence Testing Is Critical for Shared Spectrum

A comprehensive review of how spectrum congestion, dynamic sharing, and cognitive radio systems are reshaping RF coexistence testing for military and commercial applications.What …

Source: IEEE Spectrum ·

Engineering

IEEE Society Helps Researchers Meet Their Next Corporate Backer

The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc)’s Research Collaboration Pitch Session initiative is proving to be a catalyst for meaningful engagement between academic researchers and i…

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Meta’s New Reality: Record High Profits. Record Low Morale

Next week, Meta is cutting about 10 percent of its staff. WIRED spoke with more than a dozen current and former employees about what it's like inside a company where “everyone is …

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

These Instagram Ads Sure Seem to Be Selling Cocaine Accessories

From designer straws to magnet-sealed leather pouches, the platform is awash in products seemingly built for coke—despite Meta’s policies on drug paraphernalia.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Your iPhone Gets Stolen. Then the Hacking Begins

A bustling underground ecosystem is providing criminals with the tools to unlock iPhones—and wage phishing attacks against their contacts to access bank accounts and more.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

HelloFresh Meal Kit Review (2026): Vast Options, Good Execution

The HelloFresh meal kit has harnessed AI and modern logistics to field the most impressively gigantic menu I have ever seen. Recipe times are still lies, though.

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