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I'm an ex-Clinton strategist turned CEO. I don't micromanage and love Chinese food and brain games — here's a day in my life.

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 05:25

Tech Insider : Business

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Penn, the 71-year-old CEO and Chairman of Stagwell, based in Miami Beach. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm the CEO of Canyon Ranch. My days can start as early as 2:45 a.m. and include the 'cowboy coffee' ritual and ice cream, if I'm lucky.

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business

Mark Rivers.

Canyon Ranch

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Rivers, the CEO of Canyon Ranch, based in Austin. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm the CEO of Habit Burger. I swear by my Oura ring, daily workouts, and non-negotiable family time to stay balanced.

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 07:22

Tech Insider : Business

Habit Burger CEO Shannon Hennessy in a green shirt — Habit Burger CEO Shannon Hennessy told Business Insider that her favorite piece of career advice is to invest in your own confidence.
Courtesy of Habit Burger

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I'm a CEO and mom in NYC. Ping pong, piano, and 4:45 am wake-ups are how I stay healthy and focused.

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 06:00

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Style

head shot of the CEO of EyeBuyDirect — Sunny Jiang.
Noemie Marguerite

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sunny Jiang, the 41-year-old CEO and president of EyeBuyDirect, based in New York. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I work for Melinda French Gates at Pivotal Ventures. Here's a day in my life and the greatest lessons she's taught me.

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology

Erin Harkless Moore.

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A day in the life of Andrew Yang, from watching 'Star Wars' and the Mets to the lunch ritual he swears by

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Sports

Andrew Yang on his electric scooter — Lanna Apisukh for BI

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Yang, a 50-year-old entrepreneur based in New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm the president of Signal. I love dance music in the mornings, night yoga, and acting like a tourist — here's a day in my life.

Mon, 10/13/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Meredith Whittaker.

Florian Hetz

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Meredith Whittaker, the president of Signal, based in New York and Paris. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm a former professional sailor-turned CEO living in Monaco. Here's a day in my life leading the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team.

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Travel

Jimmy Spithill, the CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team — Jimmy Spithill.
Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jimmy Spithill, the 45-year-old CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, about his daily routine. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm an ex-Clinton strategist turned CEO. I don't micromanage and love Chinese food and brain games — here's a day in my life.

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I'm the CEO of Canyon Ranch. My days can start as early as 2:45 a.m. and include the 'cowboy coffee' ritual and ice cream, if I'm lucky.

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I'm the CEO of Habit Burger. I swear by my Oura ring, daily workouts, and non-negotiable family time to stay balanced.

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I'm a CEO and mom in NYC. Ping pong, piano, and 4:45 am wake-ups are how I stay healthy and focused.

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I work for Melinda French Gates at Pivotal Ventures. Here's a day in my life and the greatest lessons she's taught me.

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A day in the life of Andrew Yang, from watching 'Star Wars' and the Mets to the lunch ritual he swears by

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I'm the president of Signal. I love dance music in the mornings, night yoga, and acting like a tourist — here's a day in my life.

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I'm a former professional sailor-turned CEO living in Monaco. Here's a day in my life leading the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team.

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I own many businesses and have 4 kids. I don't drink coffee, eat only fruit before noon, and end the day with chocolate.

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A summer day in the life of a mom of 11, from slow mornings and new hobbies to late-night laundry

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