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I quit the golden handcuffs of Big Tech for an AI startup. It's not for everyone, but here's why I know I made the right choice.

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 13:00

Tech Insider : Business

Kendall Rankin — Kendall Rankin says the startup lifestyle might not work for everyone.
Kendall Rankin

Tech, Careers, big-tech, Startups, quit-job, linkedin, contributor-2025

My grandma taught ballet and could do a split in her 90s. She showed me how to eat and exercise — and that age is just a number.

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 11:15

Tech Insider : Business

Aliya and Millie together, with Millie in white. — Aliya and Millie at age 90, in Millie's living room.
Aliya Brooks

health, as-told-to, Aging, Longevity, Dance

As a CEO, hosting AMA sessions has taught me a lot about my employees and led to important policy changes

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 06:05

Tech Insider : Business

David Shelley is the CEO of Hachette Book Group & Hachette UK.

Courtesy of David Shelley

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

I'm on a hunger strike outside DeepMind's office in London. Here's what I fear most about AI.

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business

Michael Trazzi on a hunger strike — Michaël Trazzi is on a hunger strike outside of DeepMind's office in London.
Michaël Trazzi

AI, Tech, as-told-to, DeepMind, AI, demis-hassabis

I'm 53 and have been job searching for 14 months. I'm part of the group applying, praying, hoping, and begging for a chance to work.

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Kevin Hannegan — Kevin Hannegan
Kevin Hannegan

Careers, as-told-to, Careers, job-market, contributor-2025, lauryn-haas, DoorDash

I'm spending $170,000 to take my startup to Hawaii for the week. It's worth it.

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 04:30

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business

Marty Kausas is pictured. — Pylon CEO Marty Kausas said that off-sites in South Korea or Hawaii were good for recruiting.
Marty Kausas

Tech, Travel, as-told-to, Startup, Travel

I was a consultant at Accenture. Here's why I opted out of climbing the corporate ladder.

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 05:45

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Will Oakley — Since 2014, Will Oakley has worked as an independent consultant. He said he appreciates the flexibility and has been teaming up with colleagues to better compete with large firms.
Courtesty Will Oakley

Careers, Careers, Consulting, as-told-to, changing-workplace-big-bet

I raised $3 million for my AI startup as a full-time Yale student. Here's how I manage my time so I can do both.

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 05:33

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Nathaneo Johnson — Nathaneo Johnson is a senior at Yale.
Courtesy of Nathaneo Johnson

AI, Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2025, AI, startup-founders, Yale

I was laid off 3 times in 2 years working in tech. Rather than get laid off again, I'm going back to school.

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 05:13

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

A woman in a light blue sundress stands outdoors smiling at the camera. She holds a leafy tree branch in front of her, with more greenery surrounding her in the background. — Sarah Henschel has gone through three layoffs in two years.
Courtesy of Sarah Henschel

Careers, Tech, Layoffs, tech-layoffs, Education, pivots, new-jobs

I'm the CEO of a job platform for Gen Z. Remote hires should do this one thing every week.

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 05:34

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Politics

Julia Haber portrait — Julia Haber cofounded Home From College, a career platform that creates opportunities for college students and recent grads.
Julia Haber

Careers, as-told-to, gen-z, gig-work, remote-workers, changing-workplace-big-bet

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