The artificial intelligence boom has produced numerous billion-dollar startups, but few have sparked curiosity as quickly as Project Prometheus. In existence for less than a year, the company has already attracted attention as a potential leader in industrial technology. Public information remains scarce, yet the venture’s aggressive hiring, unusual focus on factories, robotics, and spacecraft, … Read more

Shopping malls spent years losing foot traffic to online retail, and for a while it seemed like they might never recover. But Gen Z is changing that in a surprising way: they’re not just shopping with a purpose, they’re showing up for social experiences. Malls are adapting to meet them—food halls, beauty pop-ups, lounge areas, … Read more

Fargo is saying farewell to a store that has served the community for generations. Scheels Home & Hardware, the company’s last remaining hardware location, will close by the end of 2026 after 124 years of business. What began as a small general store evolved into one of the country’s largest sporting goods retailers. This final … Read more

Kevin Harrington, an original investor from “Shark Tank” and a pioneer in the infomercial industry, has reviewed more than 50,000 pitches and built over 20 companies that each exceeded $100 million in sales. Renowned for launching iconic products and mentoring entrepreneurs, he has spent decades in rooms with founders and decision-makers. Through those years, Harrington … Read more

Daniel Lubetzky didn’t build the billion-dollar KIND Snacks brand through ruthless tactics. Throughout his career, he has shown that kindness can be a powerful business strategy. Below are the core principles he practices, illustrating how empathy, transparency, and generosity can drive growth, resilience, and long-term success. Kindness Builds Stronger Partnerships Credit: X People prefer to … Read more

Etsy faces a challenge conventional online retailers rarely encounter. Most e-commerce platforms lean heavily on algorithms that track clicks and then present shoppers with similar items, a model that works well for mass-produced goods. Etsy’s marketplace, however, is built on handmade pieces, vintage finds, and custom creations that carry personal meaning. If the shopping experience … Read more

A long work history used to be an unquestioned asset on a résumé. Today, it can sometimes be a disadvantage in unexpected ways. While many hiring managers still value experience and stability, others treat age as a negative signal—even when it shouldn’t be. A 2026 survey from the Transamerica Institute highlights this tension: many Americans … Read more

Companies trying to soften the blow of layoffs by adding emojis to termination notices are discovering that small icons rarely make a painful message kinder. What starts as a well-meaning attempt to humanize a difficult conversation often ends up feeling awkward, confusing, or outright offensive. When people’s livelihoods are on the line, an emoji can … Read more

Lori Greiner, a long-standing investor on Shark Tank and the entrepreneur behind more than 1,000 successful product launches, built her fortune by focusing on genuine consumer needs rather than chasing trends. She looks for practical solutions to everyday problems, backs founders she trusts, and places products where shoppers already buy. Her approach relies on research, … Read more

Kevin O’Leary, the blunt investor known from “Shark Tank” and creator of the software company SoftKey, offers hard-edged advice shaped by decades of building, selling, and funding businesses where outcomes matter above all. For committed entrepreneurs, the lessons he stresses are often uncomfortable but practical. Below are his core principles, presented clearly to help founders … Read more