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I'm a 14-year-old founder whose YC application went viral. There are pros and cons to starting a company young.

Sun, 12/28/2025 - 04:30

Tech Insider : Business, Crypto

Alby Churven is pictured. — Alby Churven's Y Combinator application went viral on X.
Alby Churven

Tech, Careers, as-told-to, Startups, Founder

My family of 7 moved from a 6-bedroom home in Salt Lake City to a 3-bedroom apartment in NYC. Our cost of living went up, but it's worth it.

Sat, 12/27/2025 - 07:46

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

A couple with five children pose in front of the Brooklyn Bridge. — Maren Droubay and her family moved from Utah to New York.
Maren Droubay

Real Estate, Travel, as-told-to, Lifestyle, Relocation, Moving, new-york-city

While I led my company through a $150 million acquisition, my husband handled the parenting. Here's how we make it work in our house.

Sat, 12/27/2025 - 06:48

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Tiffany Haynes with her husband and kids.
Photo credit: Teresa's PHOTOWORKS

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I'm a senior PM at Microsoft and a self-proclaimed early adopter of AI. Here are the easy ways it helps me at work and in my personal life.

Sat, 12/27/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Rishab Jolly standing in front of a view of houses and greenery. — Jolly said he's decided to embrace AI instead of being fearful of it.
Courtesy of Rishab Jolly

Careers, AI, as-told-to, contributor-2025, Microsoft, AI, ai-tools

I grew my side hustle to become a full-time food influencer. Here's the breakdown of where my money comes from.

Sat, 12/27/2025 - 04:44

Tech Insider : Business, Style

Photo of Davon Moseley, the influencer behind the Royale Eats social media channels. — Davon Moseley, the influencer behind the Royale Eats social media channels, turned his side hustle into a full-time job.
Davon Moseley

Careers, as-told-to, content-creator, side-hustles

I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 12:16

Tech Insider : Business

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I advise Citi's ultra-wealthy clients on their art. I always take these precautions when entering their homes.

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 06:27

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Carla Caputa, Citigroup — Carla Caputo says she always follows a few key rules when in clients' homes.
Citigroup

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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.

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I left my dream job as a trial attorney and pivoted into AI at age 40. It showed me the power of leaving my comfort zone.

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Aurora Bryant pivoted from working as a trial attorney to working in legal AI solutions.
Courtesy of Aurora Bryant

Careers, Careers, Lawyers, career-pivot, AI, ai-career, as-told-to

I've worked at Target for 23 years. What started as a college job has transformed into a career.

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 05:02

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel

Target's northernmost location in Wasilla, Alaska — Justin Howells, Target's group vice president for Pacific Northwest stores.
Matt Hage/AP Content Services for Target