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A founder who sold his startup for $100 million within weeks of launching is...

On Tuesday, Gentry Underwood wrote a blog post about his new startup Navigator, which will create an AI-powered team assistant to help with meetings.Previously, Underwood founded a mobile email app...

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Slack’s $17 billion direct listing could be the IPO game-changer Silicon...

Slack is set to go public this week using via a direct listing rather than a traditional initial public offering.In a direct listing, insiders and early shareholders list and sell their shares directly...

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Twitter's HR chief shares the seemingly important part of your résumé that...

At Twitter, job experience isn't always a good thing in a candidate.The company's vice president of people, Jennifer Christie, would rather see someone who's willing to step outside their career...

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From John F. Kennedy to Oprah and Steve Jobs, here are 20 of the best...

Most commencement speeches are alike, but some are so inspiring that we remember them long after we graduate.Personalities as varied as John F. Kennedy, Conan O'Brien, Steve Jobs, and Oprah have been...

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17 things you should never wear to a job interview

Picking an interview outfit might be one of the more stressful parts of preparing for a job interview.An ideal interview look shows the employer that you're a good cultural fit for the company. Above...

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13 top executives who earn a $1 salary or less

Recent reporting from Business Insider's Andy Kiersz shows that Tesla CEO Elon Musk earned $0 through CEO compensation last year, but still got 'paid' over $2.3 billion.We took a look at other...

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The 20 wealthiest private universities and colleges in America

America's top private universities are fantastically wealthy.Using data from the Department of Education, we found the 20 private colleges and universities with the highest-valued endowments in 2017,...

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The CEO of Canada Goose gives job applicants a stark warning about the...

Canada Goose CEO Dani Reiss looks for job candidates who are adaptable and thrive in an environment of constant change.In a job interview, he'll warn candidates that Canada Goose is a "crazy place to...

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Here are the US states that could be hit hardest by the 'tech cold war'

Trade relations between the US and China have been deteriorating recently.To get a sense of how a broader trade war could affect various states' economies, we took a look at Census Bureau data on the...

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10 questions to ask your travel agent to save you money on your vacation

Booking your summer vacation through a travel agent can get you exclusive discounts on flights, activities, and accommodation that you wouldn't be able to score when booking yourself.Flexibility and...

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Salesforce is applying an incredibly simple data strategy to address the...

Salesforce gives leaders of a team of 30 or more people a scorecard to track how often they promote and hire women. To date, the company is 31.6% female, up from 30.1% two years ago.Tony Prophet, the...

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I parked an old postal truck at Coachella and sold ice cream sandwiches out...

Natasha Case is CEO and cofounder of Coolhaus, an ice cream brand available in 7,500 stores. She started her business in 2009 by converting an old mail truck into a food truck and driving it to...

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Facebook is making Instagram and WhatsApp employees get @fb.com email...

Facebook is making its Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus employees get new @fb.com email addresses, Business Insider has learned.Facebook's family of apps have historically been able to operate...

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Slack’s unusual offering likely won’t have a first-day pop. Here's why most...

Investors and analysts are questioning the value of the traditional initial public offering process and the sharp jump in company shares that typically accompanies it.That rise, or pop, in a startup's...

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How to know whether a high-powered, soul-crushing job is salvageable — or if...

Career experts advise people to mold their soul-crushing jobs into something more meaningful — but sometimes, a job sends clear signals that it's best to get out right away.According to experts, there...

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Here's the survey that $100 million VC fund Sinai Ventures uses to get direct...

Mike Raab is a writer and investor at Sinai Ventures in San Francisco.Founded in 2017, Sinai Ventures has invested in companies such as Ro, Brud, Carta, Dosist, Front App, and Grow Mobility. The firm...

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The incredible story behind Slack, the app that's taken over offices everywhere

Slack is expected to go public today with a direct listing, rather than a traditional IPO.On the New York Stock Exchange, Slack could have a $15.7 billion valuation. Co-founder Daniel Stewart...

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An executive coach lays out exactly how to guarantee a promotion within a year

You have a better chance of earning a promotion if you have supporters throughout your organization.That's why workplace strategist Erica Keswin recommends joining employee resource groups — such as a...

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1 in 3 women say they've been sexually harassed at work, but they're not...

1 in 3 professional women say they've experienced sexual harassment at work, according to a survey by the Center for Talent Innovation.Many women do not report their claims, and research even suggests...

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Tiger Woods has won more money than any other golfer. Here's how he makes and...

Tiger Woods beat the odds to win the 2019 Masters Tournament.The famous golfer now has a net worth of $800 million. Though he leads the sport of golf in career earnings, most of his money comes from...

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