Startup expert Paul Graham clarifies his decision not to support Trump as a founder.

Startup expert Paul Graham clarifies his decision not to support Trump as a founder.

Paul Graham, the man behind the well-known startup accelerator Y Combinator, has called on American voters to reject Donald Trump at the polls next week. The former president seems to be gaining momentum leading up to Tuesday, with betting markets like Polymarket and Kalshi predicting a significant victory in the electoral college due to a … Read more

Founder of TikTok crowned as wealthiest individual in China

Founder of TikTok crowned as wealthiest individual in China

The soaring global popularity of TikTok has resulted in the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, becoming China’s wealthiest individual. As per a rich list compiled by the Hurun Research Institute, Zhang Yiming now holds a fortune of $49.3 billion (£38 billion) – a 43% increase from 2023. The 41-year-old stepped down from his leadership … Read more

The journey of KIND’s founder from lawn mowing to a $5 billion company sale and ‘Shark Tank’ judging role

The journey of KIND’s founder from lawn mowing to a  billion company sale and ‘Shark Tank’ judging role

“ KIND is a company that focuses on providing healthy snacks that are good for your body, taste buds, and the world. Daniel Lubetzky, the founder and chief impact officer of KIND, shared with Fortune in a recent interview. Having grown up in Mexico City, Lubetzky’s father was a Holocaust survivor with minimal education. After … Read more

Founder of FedEx outlines how data analytics forecasted the success of Tesla and Nvidia, and can identify emerging trends.

Founder of FedEx outlines how data analytics forecasted the success of Tesla and Nvidia, and can identify emerging trends.

“ Before becoming the billionaire founder of FedEx, Fred Smith was a Vietnam veteran with a passion for flying and a small fleet of planes available for hire. He recalled, “They’re hiring me and this whole damn airplane to carry this little part,” as he transported goods for companies like Xerox. Soon, tech giants like … Read more