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I worked in tech for over 20 years. Now I'm getting a master's in AI because there's too much for me to learn alone.

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:08

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Michael Lane is wearing a white shirt and looking ahead. — Michael Lane, 49, is vice president of development at Rev, an audio transcription company. Lane said he will be pursuing his master's degree in AI at East Texas A&M University next year.
Michael Lane

AI, as-told-to, rev, AI, graduate-school

I bought the viral Starbucks bear cup after camping outside the store at 1 a.m. They only had 2 in stock.

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 16:46

Tech Insider : Business

Man posing with Starbucks Bearista cup — Paden Ferguson was able to get a Starbucks Bearista on release day.
Courtesy of Paden Ferguson

Retail, as-told-to, health-freelancer, Starbucks

I'm a serial founder who's launched 15 projects, including Digit. The secret is getting in the reps and not being afraid to fail.

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 15:28

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel

Ethan Bloch — Entrepreneur Ethan Bloch is onto his sixteenth company with Hiro AI.
Hiro AI

Tech, AI, Exclusive, as-told-to

I'm a CEO pivoting my business abroad because of tariffs. I'm treating the US like hot lava.

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 05:55

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Matthew Hassett and Abbey Phaneuf — Abbey Phaneuf, marketing director at Loftie, and founder and CEO Matthew Hassett have worked to pivot the company to focus on sales outside the US.
Courtesy Loftie

Careers, Careers, Founder, Tariffs, small-business, as-told-to

I'm a Gen X job seeker who's afraid my gray hair is turning employers away — but I refuse to dye it

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 05:37

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Technology

Elizabeth Davis smiling — Elizabeth Davis said she considered borrowing a friend's wig.
Elizabeth Davis

Careers, gen-x, as-told-to, job-hunt, changing-workplace-big-bet, ageism

I felt pure happiness when I was laid off from Microsoft after 14 years. It was the green light I needed to start my own business.

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Tatiana Teppoeva.

Courtesy of Tatiana Teppoeva

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Microsoft, big-tech, lay-off, laid-off

I worked at Baidu, ByteDance, and Microsoft. Now, I've raised millions to build robotic pets.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 19:14

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology

He Jiabin is now building AI-powered robotic pets in Beijing. — He Jiabin left jobs in Big Tech and is now building AI-powered robotic pets.
Provided by He Jiabin

Careers, Tech, as-told-to, big-tech, China, AI, singapore-freelancer

I was an MD at a big bank, and I retired early. Real happiness came from buying my freedom, not an expensive watch.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 19:08

Tech Insider : Business, Sports

Eric Sim is wearing a blue blazer and sitting at a bus stop. — Eric Sim, 55, spent more than 20 years in banking. The former UBS managing director says people should use their money to buy freedom, and not impress others.
Eric Sim

Careers, as-told-to, Banker, Bonus

I went from making $200,000 a year to using SNAP. Here's what I wish people knew about government assistance.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 12:10

Tech Insider : Business

Carli Michelle Wright — Courtesy of Carli Michelle Wright

Careers, health, as-told-to, health-freelancer, health, snap

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

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

Mom and her son hold a ball — Shivani Singh works as a legal professional in Sydney.
Akshay Sammi

Parenting, as-told-to, single-parent, ivf, single-mom, working-mom, contributor-2025

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