I moved back in with my parents at 30 and am still here 10 years later. I used to feel embarrassed but now I see it as a privilege.

Tech Insider : Business
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Diana Choi.

Courtesy of Diana Choi

I tripled my salary and became a senior director at Uber in 6 years. Here's the 3-step strategy I used to break out of middle management.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
a man sits in a blue chair and raises his hand
Madan Thangavelu.

Courtesy of Madan Thangavelu

I'm a financial planner and dad. A Trump Account isn't the right choice for me but it could be for you — here's why.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
a man walks down the street with his daughter
Eric Roberge and his daughter.

Courtesy of Eric Roberge

I'm the CEO of Klaviyo. I run on a 'creator-type' schedule and love Diet Coke and country music.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Technology
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Andrew Bialecki.

Courtesy of Klaviyo

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Bialecki, the 40-year-old CEO of Klaviyo, based in Boston. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I'm 83 and raised my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I work part-time for extra money and hope to retire by 90.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Sue Miller
Sue Miller has raised children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Sue Miller

I'm an 85-year-old ghostwriter who's never been more in demand. I charge high prices, embrace my wrinkles, and live full out.

Tech Insider : Business
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Judy Katz.

Courtesy of Judy Katz

I've spent $33,000 on cosmetic procedures at 65. It's been life-changing for my career and confidence.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
a woman's before and after of a facelift
Susan DiLeo.

Courtesy of Dr. Kwak

We're sisters, best friends, and co-CEOs. Here's a day in our lives running our dental tech company.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel
two sisters pose in red for a professional photo
Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi.

Jos Schmid

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Haley Abivardi, DMD (above, right), and Dr. Goly Abivardi, DMD, the 56- and 52-year-old co-CEOs and founders of vVardis, based in Zug and Zurich. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I founded an AI startup while still in high school. I'm now 22 and have raised over $2M — I have no regrets about skipping college.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology
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Ishraq Khan.

Courtesy of Ishraq Khan

My family winters in Puerto Vallarta and we're leaving early due to the cartel violence. We'll come back as soon as we can.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Puerto Vallarta

Courtesy of Matthew Breen

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