I stopped waiting for 'the one' and became a single mom at 38. I only wish I'd done it sooner.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
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Shivani Singh works as a legal professional in Sydney.

Akshay Sammi

I switched from a corporate career to launching an AI-native company with no tech background. I knew the time was now.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Tim DeSoto was a senior director at Walmart. Now he's launching an AI-native startup.

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I quit my tech job to grind tree stumps. I'm outdoors, working with my hands, on my own schedule, and making a good living.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Tyler Mumford.

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I left Google after 10 years to launch my AI startup in Tokyo. I can accomplish a lot more in Japan than in Silicon Valley.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
Jad Tarifi, wearing a white shirt and suit, is posing in front of the Tokyo Tower.
Jad Tarifi, 42, joined Google in 2012 and spent nearly a decade with the search giant.

Jad Tarifi

I left a VP-level role in Big Tech and now I work with startups. It's more unpredictable, but startup life is invigorating.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
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Robert E Williams left a career in Big Tech after 15 years to work with startups.

Robert E. Williams

I'm an American who moved to the 'Hamptons of England' to open a luxury deli. We serve A-listers — but locals are key.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
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Jesse D'Ambrosi and the signage for her store, D'Ambrosi Fine Foods, in Stow-on-the-Wold.

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I'm the CEO of an AI company based in the US and India. Seattle and Bengaluru have pros and cons — here's how I make it work.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Technology
Left: Siddhant Masson; Right: A tech park in Bengaluru
Masson launched Wokelo AI in 2023.

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I'm a former Amazon recruiter and this is the toughest job market I've ever seen. These 3 steps will help you stand out.

Tech Insider : Business
Lindsay Mustain
Lindsay Mustain, a former Amazon recruiter, said the current job market is the toughest she's seen.

Arlene Chambers Photography

I pitched to Sheryl Sandberg and Accel as a young founder. Here's how I raised $5 million and what you can do to get a yes.

Tech Insider : Business
Michelle Lim is dressed in a red shirt and wearing a black jacket.
Michelle Lim, 28, is the founder and CEO of Flint, an AI startup. Flint is an AI tool that automates website building for companies.

Michelle Lim

My dad, Jimmy Carter, taught me that you shouldn't retire. I'm 75 and following his example and not slowing down.

Tech Insider : Business, Politics
Jimmy Carter and Chip Carter

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