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I'm the CEO of a cannabis and beverage company. I start my day in Central Park with my dog and hate being surrounded by 'yes' people.

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:05

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Irwin Simon, the chairman and CEO of Tilray, based in New York City. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, as-told-to, CEOs, Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Lifestyle

I'm raising my 4-year-old granddaughter on my own in my 60s. I expect to work until I die.

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 05:09

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

A grandmother with her young child — Dorenne Simonson is her granddaughter's caregiver.
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economy, as-told-to, family-and-parenting, Parenting, Family, health, long-game-big-bet

I helped Mark Zuckerberg start Facebook and now I'm the CEO of Philo. Here's a day in my life in San Francisco balancing work and kids.

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Technology, Business, Travel

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew McCollum, the 42-year-old CEO of Philo, based in San Francisco. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, Tech, freelance-photography, jorge-castillo, as-told-to, CEOs, Entrepreneurship

I was loyal to my company for 7 years and regret it. I left with debt and without a 401(k).

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Environment

Andie Mercer.

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Careers, Careers, Employment, credit-debt-and-loans, Retirement, career-advice, personal-finance

I'm Bethenny Frankel. My workdays in Florida involve beach walks, supermodel snacks, and running my dating community from my phone.

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Bethenny Frankel poses in a pink sweater — Bethenny Frankel.
Sam Deitch

Careers, Entertainment, power-hours, as-told-to, contributor-2026, bethenny-frankel, just-b-with-bethenny-frankel

I left my 15-year career to become a stay-at-home mom. I was sad and embarrassed, but now I see it as a privilege.

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

a woman poses at her desk next to her awards — Tiffany Tuttle.
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Careers, Parenting, family-and-parenting, covid-19-pandemic, Careers, Parenting, mental-health

I needed my dad's help to buy my first home and to stay afloat after a layoff. An early transfer of generational wealth is essential.

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business

a family of four poses on the steps of their house — Arran Skinner and his family.
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Real Estate, economy, Housing, real-estate, Wealth, personal-finance, family-and-parenting

I'm a senior UX researcher at Microsoft. Here's how I broke into AI without a tech background — and 3 lessons I learned.

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Technology, Business

a woman poses with a coffee at a table — Priyanka Kuvalekar.
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Careers, Tech, as-told-to, AI, Careers, Microsoft, Technology

We quit our 6-figure jobs to launch a company together. Working with your spouse can be complicated — boundaries help.

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Politics, Travel

a family of four poses on a green couch — Daniel and Gemma Ng and their family.
Courtesy of Daniel and Gemma Ng

Careers, as-told-to, Entrepreneurship, Business, family-and-parenting, small-business, Parenting

I'm the CEO of Big Machine Records. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts — here's a day in my life.

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 05:05