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I lost $30,000 on my first business. Two years later, I built a business worth over $9 million — these are the lessons I learned.

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Close up portrait of hand holding cash in front of a female office worker isolated. — Michelle Hu says shutting things down when they're not working is key to a successful business.
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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 hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 05:17

Tech Insider : Business

admin night party by Molly Ward — Molly Ward hosted an admin night with her friends to get tasks done.
Molly Ward

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I quit Google and ended my path to a US green card to cofound a startup in London. It's a huge risk, but I want to live an exciting life.

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 14:06

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Gregor Konzett on a hike — Gregor Konzett says he questioned if quitting Google was a good idea in the current job market.
Gregor Konzett

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I got laid off at 57 and couldn't find work for 20 months. I had to sell my apartment and work odd jobs to make ends meet.

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Business

woman sitting by window — Amy Smith says she fell into a depression during her 20-month search for a job.
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I got a job by building a dating-app-inspired website and pitching myself as the 'perfect match' for the role. Here's how I did it.

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 05:19

Tech Insider : Business, Style

Shari Williams smiling at camera — Shari Williams says it's important to be bold to stand out in the current job market.
Shari Williams

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I burned out from 2 years of job hunting, so I changed everything about how I apply. I won't let the job market break my spirit anymore.

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 05:32

Tech Insider : Business

Kirsten Bradford applied to 278 jobs in her first year of job-searching.
Courtesy of Kirsten Bradford; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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I quit Apple and had to rebuild my life at 40. Starting over has taught me how to value my whole self.

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 05:24

Tech Insider : Business

Cher Scarlett taking a selfie — Cher Scarlett said she didn't realize how hard it would be to find a job after leaving Apple.
Cher Scarlett

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I was laid off by Meta as a 'low-performer.' I feel it's part of the reason I still can't find a job, 9 months later.

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 05:25

Tech Insider : Business, Politics

Brittney Ball says she thought she would stay at Meta until she retired.

Brittney Ball

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