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I started a side hustle while working at Yelp — then went all in on my business. I've made over $112,000 in revenue and feel so fulfilled.

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 05:10

Tech Insider : Business

Joey Coffin was working at Yelp and running his brand as a side hustle before turning his company into his full-time gig.

Joey Coffin

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2026, BI-freelancer, jane-zhang, Yelp, big-tech

I'm raising my grandson alone in my 70s and can't afford to retire. With gas prices rising, I worry about finances every day.

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

A grandmother and grandson. — Dejan Marjanovic/ Getty Images

economy, Parenting, as-told-to, grandparenting, Retirement, social-security, caregiver

I was Facebook's youngest engineer at 17. I left Meta at a moment when AI's lead can change every few months.

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Business

Michael Sayman — Michael Sayman
Michael Sayman

Tech, Careers, as-told-to, facebook, meta, meta-superintelligence-labs, limited-synd

3 digital nomads in Bali share the career journeys that led them to the tropical paradise

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 20:00

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Politics

Friska (left), Jaro (center), Sydney Zuckerman (right) — 3 digital nomads in Bali share how they got to the island and what life looks like there.
BI, Friska Wirya, Jaro Cabla, Sydney Zuckerman

Careers, Travel, as-told-to, digital-culture, Influencer, social-media, remote-work

I'm representing Team USA in the Paralympics. It feels like the world is finally paying attention to us.

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 05:44

Tech Insider : Business, Sports

Dani Aravich — Dani Aravich represents Team USA in the Paralympics.
Mark Reis/Mark Reis

health, as-told-to, health, health-freelancer, paralympic-games

Addiction nearly killed me. Once I got sober, I started my own company and shared my story to help others.

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 14:07

Tech Insider : Business

A woman holding a candle in a jar. — Lisa Devine with one of the hand-poured candles she makes and sells.
Courtesy of Lisa Devine

health, as-told-to, Recovery, small-business, Court

I spent $61,000 building a personal pub in my backyard. There are 3 mistakes I wish I hadn't made.

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 07:58

Tech Insider : Business

Stephen Hutyra inside his backyard pub. — Stephen Hutyra.
Stephen Hutyra

Real Estate, DIY, home-renovation, Pub, backyard, mistakes, as-told-to

My wife and I built a tiny home in our 60s. The downsides are worth it to live mortgage-free.

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 05:48

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

Nico Bluigmars — Nico Bluigmars
Samira Kafala for BI

Real Estate, finance, as-told-to, contributor-2026, minitopia, tiny-houses, tiny-homes

I've lived in San Francisco and Austin, and I want to move back to California. Here's what Texas is missing.

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 05:13

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology

Pavi Theva standing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge — Pavi Theva left San Francisco in 2019, but now she wants to move back
Courtesy of Pavi Theva

Real Estate, Tech, as-told-to, contributor-2026, Austin, Seattle, san-francisco

I'm 77, and I discovered my love for running while serving in Vietnam. Now I work out 7 days a week.

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:43

Tech Insider : Business

A senior man on a bicycle, wearing a helmet. — Winston Hall on one of his cycling expeditions.
Courtesy of Winston Hall.

health, as-told-to, Seniors, Longevity, Fitness, health, Diet

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