Entrepreneur I’m not going to lie: I’ve had some tough experiences lately with people I brought on board with my growing public relations firm. I’ve been disappointed by performance results, misinformed about qualifications, and even felt betrayed by unexpected blasts of disloyalty.All of this has led me to be much more careful in my hiring processes now, not with the unrealistic goal of a “guaranteed” ideal choice (I’ve learned firsthand that there are no guarantees),…

Entrepreneur Investors love to say that “first-time founders focus on the product, while second-time founders focus on distribution.” But what does that really mean? And how does it impact the success — or failure — of a business?Let’s break it down. First-time founders often fall in love with their product. They pour endless hours into developing every feature and perfecting every line of code, believing that if they create something amazing, customers will come flocking…

This article was written byFollowWith combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking Alpha since 2017. He has been quoted in many web publications and his articles are syndicated to company pages in popular trading apps like Robinhood.Analyst’s…

On Sophia Park’s first birthday, she picked up a judge’s gavel. It was her Doljabi ceremony, a Korean tradition that involves placing various items in front of a child and having them pick one up in anticipation of their future profession.Park stuck with her choice of law and achieved a remarkable feat: Earlier this month, at 17 years old, she became the youngest-ever test taker to pass the California bar exam.Park will join the Tulare…

Entrepreneur Starting a business is a wild ride, isn’t it? As founders, we’re not just launching products but building dreams from the ground up. And let’s be real — this journey comes with its own set of challenges.Is our willing-to-pay target market large enough? Will our MVP be ready on time? How do we prove our credibility to clients and investors? How do we protect our IP?Every founder hopes the list of questions gets shorter…

Entrepreneur For the episode of the Founder CEO, I spoke with Michal Borkowski, the visionary behind Brainly, a global education technology platform revolutionizing how students learn and collaborate.Growing up in Poland in the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s collapse, Michal witnessed a nation in transition. This era of change was reflected in his high school, where students worked together in an extraordinary way to tackle challenges. Michal’s class embodied a collaborative spirit—students with strengths in…

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Boeing is set to lay off 2,199 workers in the state of Washington in the coming months, with some losing their jobs just days before Christmas. The aviation company notified the state of Washington of the cuts, according to FOX 13 Seattle. Another 220 people will lose their jobs in South Carolina, Reuters reported. The two states are where Boeing builds commercial airliners.The layoffs are part of the debt-heavy U.S. planemaker’s plan to cut 17,000…

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This article was written byFollowIndividual investor with a keen interest in deriving income from investment setups. We do this by buying undervalued profitable stocks with strong balance sheets & minimal debt. Furthermore, when the opportunity arises, we like to write calls against our positions to bring in additional income. Risk management is controlled through position sizing & the use of trailing stop losses over time.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position…

Ready to break a sweat and earn a profit? In the world of fitness franchising, you can turn your passion for health and wellness into a successful business venture. Whether you’re interested in owning a gym, a yoga studio, a martial arts center or a specialized fitness concept, there are countless opportunities to capitalize on the growing demand for fitness services.With the right franchise, you’ll receive the support, resources and brand recognition needed to succeed…

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XP Inc. (NASDAQ:XP) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 19, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Andre Parize – Head, IRThiago Maffra – CEOVictor Mansur – CFO Conference Call Participants Thiago Batista – UBSEduardo Rosman – BTGYuri Fernandes – JPMorganMario Pierry – Bank of AmericaTito Labarta – Goldman SachsNeha Agarwala – HSBCDaniel Vaz – SafraAndrew Geraghty – Morgan StanleyHenrique Navarro – Banco Santander Thiago Maffra [Abrupt Start] …posting a 12% increase year-over-year. As we will…

The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE:AZEK) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 19, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Eric Robinson – Investor RelationsJesse Singh – Chief Executive OfficerPeter Clifford – Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Anika Dholakia – BarclaysSusan Maklari – Goldman SachsAndrew Azzi – J.P. MorganTim Wojs – BairdPhil Ng – JefferiesKeith Hughes – TruistJohn Lovallo – UBSMike Dahl – RBC Capital MarketsAdam Baumgarten – Zelman & AssociatesKetan Mamtora…

Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference November 19, 2024 2:40 PM ET Company Participants Erin Brewer – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brad Erickson – RBC Capital Markets Brad Erickson To the afternoon session. Erin Brewer, with us from Lyft, very please, to have you here. Erin Brewer Thanks for having us. Yes, we appreciate it. Brad Erickson We have so. I’m Brad Erickson with RBC. I…

You may be speaking in English, but to your colleague in Paris tuning into the Microsoft Teams meeting, you’ll sound like you’re talking in French.Microsoft is currently testing a new Interpreter AI feature that clones your voice and converts it to another language in real-time. The result is a voice that sounds “just like you in a different language,” according to the company. The translating program will be previewed early next year with up to…

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Entrepreneur 3 Benefits of owning a Doner Shack franchise:Cutting-edge kebab operating system enhancing efficiency.Industry-leading prep times with meals ready in less than five minutes.Highly scalable with robust franchisor support.Doner Shack is a rising star in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry offering a Mediterranean menu that capitalizes on the global popularity of kebabs. The franchise was established in 2018 and has developed an innovative and advanced operating system that streamlines preparation processes and emphasizes quality, consistency,…

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