I'm 91 and the oldest working female comedian. Here's what I learned from starting a new career late in life.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
D'yan Forest ate her home
D'yan Forest is the Guinness World Record holder for oldest working female comedian.

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When I was diagnosed with low sperm count, I felt guilty and embarrassed. I want to break the taboo.

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A family of four poses in front of a movie poster.
Brian Mazza, Chloe Melas, and their sons at Sony's "Karate Kid: Legends" world premiere in New York City in May 2025.

Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images

I work in tech sales and use AI every day — but I don't want everyone knowing my secrets of how I use it

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Antoine Wade headshot
Antoine Wade said he's developed a secret sauce when it comes to leveraging AI tools.

Antoine Wade

I'm an 81-year-old home builder. People are shocked I'm still framing houses at my age, but I love what I do.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
Jim Franck
Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable.

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I'm a 15-year-old who got advice from Mark Cuban and Paul Graham over email. Here's how I craft my cold reach-outs.

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15-year-old Rodin Roohipour is pictured. He has emailed with Mark Cuban, Paul Graham, and multiple VCs.
15-year-old Rodin Roohipour has gotten email advice from Mark Cuban and Paul Graham.

Rodin Roohipour

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.

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

I bought a company with my credit card. Twenty years later, it generated $55 million in global sales.

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Teresa Johnson and her daughter
Teresa Johnson started her business by putting $25,000 on a credit card.

Courtesy of Teresa Johnson

3 people who pivoted into AI share how they used their college experience to break into the field

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Varun Goyal, Deep Shah, and Kriti Goyal.
Varun Goyal, Deep Shah, and Kriti Goyal share their experiences transitioning from college to the AI industry.

Photos courtesy of Varun Goyal/Deep Shah/Kriti Goyal

I left my Hollywood stunt career for 15 months to travel to 35 countries. I came back ready to plan my future beyond LA.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A woman with yellow hair walking with white lions in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Sharonda Scott's spent 15 months traveling to 35 countries (including Zimbabwe, pictured).

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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.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
Barbara Thompson
Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes.

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