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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.

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Judy Katz.

Courtesy of Judy Katz

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Retirement, ghostwriting, 80s, PR

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

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

a woman's before and after of a facelift — Susan DiLeo.
Courtesy of Dr. Kwak

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, plastic-surgery, cosmetic-procedures, facelift, Confidence

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

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 05:05

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.

Careers, health, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, dentists, Dentistry, Switzerland

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.

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology

Ishraq Khan.

Courtesy of Ishraq Khan

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, AI, ai-startups, young-entrepreneur, college-dropouts

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.

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 15:52

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

Travel, as-told-to, mexico-tourism, Mexico, puerto-vallarta, cartel, BI-freelancer

I quit my job at TikTok at age 30 to travel. There was no way I was going to stay — the freedom is worth it.

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business

a woman on a motorbike poses on a mountain — Nerine Mak
Courtesy of Nerine Mak.

Careers, Travel, as-told-to, quit-job, Travel, digital-nomad, career-change

I moved from San Francisco to Miami. It's cheaper and I love the lifestyle, but I miss the professionalism of the Bay Area.

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

a man driving a boat — Gustavo Fernandez.
Courtesy of Gustavo Fernandez

Real Estate, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Miami, san-francisco, Relocation, Moving

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

Tech Insider : Business, Sports

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.
SbytovaMN/Getty Images

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.