Investors turned me down when I tried to start a trampoline park. I used my own savings and it makes over $1 billion in revenue.

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Michael Browning Jr. used his savings to start Urban Air.

Courtesy of Michael Browning Jr.

How Kelly Ortberg dug Boeing out of a 'very deep hole' in his first year in charge

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: President and CEO of Boeing Kelly Ortberg smiles while testifying before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Kelly Ortberg became Boeing CEO on August 8, 2024.

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Smashburger's new CEO wants to flip the script on the burger chain's fortunes

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Jim Sullivan was appointed to the role of CEO of Smashburger on Tuesday

Smashburger

'Potentially fatal': Crisis experts warn Intel not to stay silent after Trump calls on its CEO to resign

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Lip-Bu Tan
President Donald Trump called on Lip-Bu Tan to resign as CEO of Intel. Crisis communications experts told Business Insider that getting a message out early and on multiple fronts is essential.

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The CEO of Trivago uses this morning productivity hack to get more done

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Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas
By limiting morning meetings, Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas tries to create space for "deep thinking." He recommends workers do the same.

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Steve Jobs' 'genius' stemmed from being 'one of the most disagreeable people in history,' Marc Andreessen says

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Apple cofounder and former CEO Steve Jobs would argue with someone about the "shape of a glass," Marc Andreessen said.

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There's a CEO succession crisis brewing

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A lone CEO standing next to outlines of potential candidates
A culling of middle management is contributing to a weak pipeline of company leaders.

Getty images; Tyler Le/BI

A 29-year-old entrepreneur's side hustle brought in $40 million in a year. Now she wants to help other 'uninvestable' women.

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Daniella Pierson headshot Newsette
Daniella Pierson started The Newsette newsletter as a sophomore in college.

Daniella Pierson

20 CEOs who make a typical worker's yearly pay in less than a day

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CEOs of Accenture, Apple, and Disney on top of a money collage background.
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Disney CEO Bob Iger.

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Starbucks went through big changes in 2024. The coffee chain could transform even more next year.

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Starbucks logo on store window.
Starbucks welcomed CEO Brian Niccol in September.

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