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

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 10:26

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

Split image of Jesse D'Ambrosi and D'Ambrosi Fine Foods — Jesse D'Ambrosi and the signage for her store, D'Ambrosi Fine Foods, in Stow-on-the-Wold.
Courtesy of Jesse D'Ambrosi/Frederick Hunt for BI

Travel, Small Business, cotswolds-2025, as-told-to, contributor-2025, the-hamptons, small-businesses

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.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 06:25

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Technology

Left: Siddhant Masson; Right: A tech park in Bengaluru — Masson launched Wokelo AI in 2023.
Courtesy of Wokelo Inc.

AI, Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2025, Seattle, bengaluru, AI

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.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 05:05

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

Careers, Recruiter, job-search, job-advice, labor-market, changing-workplace-big-bet, as-told-to

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.

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 19:00

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

Tech, as-told-to, sheryl-sandberg, accel

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

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 16:47

Tech Insider : Business, Politics

Jimmy Carter and Chip Carter — Universal History Archive via Getty Images

Parenting, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, jimmy-carter, carter, as-told-to

These 3 questions changed my mind about going to law school

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 05:37

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Ryan Swann — Ryan Swann is
Vanguard

Careers, Vanguard, law-school, as-told-to

I'm a luxury event planner. My clients don't want 'Quiet Luxury' — they want multi-day spectacle

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 04:21

Tech Insider : Business, Style

Event planner Akeshi Akinseye poses on a white leather couch in front of a floral arrangement. — Luxury event planner Akeshi Akinseye told Business Insider that sit-down dinners are "out" among her clients. Interactive, chef-led courses are "in."
Courtesy of Akeshi Akinseye

Retail, Careers, as-told-to, Luxury, event-planning

I haven't kissed anyone in 6 years. It's not because I gave up on love.

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 18:14

Tech Insider : Business

Olivia Howell is sitting in a chair using a laptop. — It's been six years since Olivia Howell left her husband, and she hasn't kissed anyone since.
Provided by Olivia Howell

Parenting, health, as-told-to, singapore-freelancer, single-mom, Divorce, Parenting

Dealing with chronic illness in the US was depressing. Since moving to Portugal, I feel healthier overall — and I'm saving money.

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 07:08

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel

A woman posing in front of a body of water. — Christina Kantzavelos left California and settled in Portugal.
Courtesy of Christina Kantzavelos.

Real Estate, health, Relocation, moving-abroad, as-told-to, Portugal, California

I'm a CEO who had a 'widow-maker' heart attack in a meeting. Going back to work made me question my worth.

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 05:36

Tech Insider : Business

Bruce Adams — Bruce Adams had a "widow-maker" heart attack during a meeting. Returning to work was harder than he had expected.
Courtesy of Cooperative Credit Union Association

Careers, Careers, as-told-to, CEOs, Leadership, heart-attack

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