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I spent $750 on a World Cup ticket to see Scotland play. Days later StubHub said it wasn't available anymore.

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:08

Tech Insider : Sports, Business, Economy

Woman posing with outfit — Katherine Howe bought a skirt to see Scotland play at the World Cup.
Courtesy of Katherine Howe

Sports, as-told-to, health-freelancer, world-cup, StubHub

When I was 16, I was offered an internship while I served tables. It's been 17 years and now I'm the CEO of the company.

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:08

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Family photo — Marissa Frois went from intern to CEO in almost two decades at the same company.
Courtesy of Marissa Frois

Careers, as-told-to, health-freelancer, internship

I'm the president of Bacardi North America. Here's a day in my life, starting with 2 breakfasts and ending with TV and current affairs.

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 05:10

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Technology

the president of Bacardi North America smiles for a crowd — Tony Latham.
Bacardi North America

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tony Latham, the 53-year-old President of Bacardi North America, based in Miami. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, as-told-to, a-day-in-the-life, Business, CEOs, beverage-industry, Entrepreneurs

I worked with Jeff Bezos at Amazon in the early 2000s. He was amazingly intense and made me rethink the way I view the world.

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

head shot of David Selinger in front of a fence outside — David Selinger.
Courtesy of David Selinger

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, amazon, jeff-bezos, amazon-employee

I went back to China after losing the H-1B lottery 3 times. The reverse culture shock was harder than I expected.

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 00:05

Tech Insider : Business, Politics

A man standing outside of the United Nations building in China. — Charlie Fang returned to China after losing the H1-B lottery three times.
Provided by Charlie Fang

Careers, h1-B, singapore-freelancer, as-told-to, China, US-China, reverse-culture-shock

I thought vaping was harmless until I couldn't stop. I co-founded a company with my best friend to help others quit.

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:56

Tech Insider : Business

Caroline Huber cofounded Jones.

Courtesy of Caroline Huber

health, as-told-to, health-freelancer, Vaping, smoking, quit-smoking

I'm Wolfgang Puck. At 76, retirement sounds a lot less fun than opening another restaurant.

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:49

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Chef Wolfgang Puck says he's never had to "work" a day in his life.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wolfgang Puck, a 76-year-old chef based in Los Angeles. The following has been edited for length and clarity.