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I'm the CEO of Beyond Yoga. I hike out my back door in the mornings, and I'm a creature of habit with food.

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 05:05

Nancy Green.

Beyond Yoga

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nancy Green, the CEO of Beyond Yoga, who's based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm a senior software engineer at Microsoft. My AI skills have helped me climb the ladder in my career — here's my advice.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Nandita Giri.

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I quit Meta and left a comfortable salary to build a startup. Leaving wasn't easy, but now my AI receptionist answers millions of calls.

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Ruchir Baronia.

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I'm a 69-year-old startup founder and former PayPal and Intuit CEO. I bike to work, take midday naps in my closet, and use index cards to stay organized.

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Politics

Bill Harris sitting in an office — Bill Harris reveals his daily routine rooted in "simplicity."
Bill Harris

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bill Harris, the 69-year-old startup founder of Evergreen Wealth and former CEO of PayPal and Intuit, based in Miami. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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We interviewed dozens of CEOs, leaders, and public figures. Here are 9 daily habits highly successful people have in common.

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 06:36

Tech Insider : Business

A collage of an alarm clock, a man in a tie, green juice, and eggs. — Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Sun, 12/28/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel

Barbara Thompson — Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes.
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I'm the CMO of Marc Jacobs. I check my horoscope in the morning, work in short bursts of focus, and break for a sugar hit and a dog walk.

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Style

a woman in a black dress stands in front of a white wall — Kristin Patrick.
Marc Jacobs

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristin Patrick, the CMO at Marc Jacobs, about her daily routine in New York City. It's been edited for length and clarity.