I landed a job by cold emailing the CEO. Nothing else worked for me.

Tech Insider : Business
Cathy Xie, black and white headshot image.
Marketing professional Cathy Xie cold emailed the CEO of the job she wanted with the subject line: "My landlord inspired this email."

Photo courtesy of Cathy Xie

I'm a startup founder who allows a dog in the office. It's become our best productivity hack.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Ollie and Sophia Kianni
Sophia Kianni says having a dog in the office helps balance out the "grind culture" of her early-stage startup.

Sophia Kianni

I blew up my comfortable life in 2019. It led me to build a six-figure business and portfolio career.

Tech Insider : Business
Mallory Contois headshot
Mallory Contois says quitting her dream COO role felt like gambling.

Courtesy of Clay Singer

I got laid off from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson on how to move forward.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Hemant Virmani headshot
Hemant Virmani says his Amazon layoff motivated him to prioritize his health.

Courtesy of John Ludeman

I reported directly to Josh D'Amaro at Disney. Here's what I learned watching him rise to the top.

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology
Heir Jordan, former Disney employee, standing in a busy street
Former Disney employee Heir Jordan worked at the company for 15 years and watched its new CEO transition

VALOR

I moved from the US to Canada, and it's the best decision I've ever made. Here's what made it possible — and my advice for anyone considering it.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Technology
Elliott Waehner selfie
Elliott Waehner says there are things he wishes he had done differently when relocating from the US to Canada.

Elliott Waehner

I couldn't find a job after college, so I became a nanny. When I started working with a wonderful family and making $30 an hour, all my fears melted away.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Nadya Grisczenkow holding baby
Nadya Grisczenkow says she felt pressure to pursue a corporate career after college.

Nadya Grisczenkow

I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life — I couldn't be happier

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Ricci Armani doing standup comedy
Ricci Armani decided to go all in on comedy after Amazon laid him off.

Ricci Armani

I'm raising my kids on '90s and retro-style tech. From VHS tapes to a typewriter, here's how it's helping us slow down and connect.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Sports
Janie George and her family
Janie George spoke with Business Insider about how she's participating in the nostalgic economy.

Elizabeth Jackson

I quit my $390K tech job to start my own business. I still question my decision, but this is the first time in years I've woken up excited for life.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Shiyao Tang sitting on edge of couch
Shiyao Tang says she spent 5 months planning her exit from her $390K job.

Shiyao Tang

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