Tag: business

  • How Inspiration Pays Off

    Leaders from UC Berkeley Haas and Trinity Business School say clear shared leadership principles inspire people improve performance and boost reputation and finances when built together and applied daily.

  • Why Companies Don’t Train Their Salespeople

    Actual Veggies, ranked No. 561 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, expects $20M sales but skips formal sales training, relying on experienced hires. An Inc. survey shows 50.3% of fast-growing firms do the same, though experts say structured training boosts skills, customer experience, and long-term growth.

  • How LLMs Work: Top 10 Executive-Level Questions

    MIT Sloan’s Rama Ramakrishnan addresses 10 common questions on generative AI and large language models. He explains basics like stopping rules, memory, hallucinations, RAG, and variability in outputs. The goal: give executives a clear mental model to guide business decisions and avoid misconceptions when adopting AI tools.

  • AI Tools aren’t Making Much of a Difference

    AI investments aren’t paying off yet. MIT Media Lab found 95% of firms see no profit despite $40B spent, with only 5% gaining value. Many pilots fail due to “workslop”—AI output that looks neat but lacks depth. Still, targeted uses can cut costs and boost sales.

  • Why Richard Branson Checks His Email Only Once a Day

    Richard Branson reads emails once a day while hiking, unlike Mark Cuban who checks constantly. Experts say most professionals waste 2–3 hours daily on inboxes. Limiting checks, setting autoresponders, unsubscribing ruthlessly, and hosting “office hours” can reclaim time and reduce stress. You don’t need billions to benefit.

  • This Startup Wants to Outsmart Parkinson’s

    Rune Labs, founded in 2018 by Brian Pepin, is transforming Parkinson’s care with its FDA-cleared StrivePD app, which tracks patient data via iPhone and Apple Watch. The platform helps personalise treatment, cut ER visits, and streamline clinical trials, while partnering with major health systems, foundations, and biopharma to accelerate new therapies.

  • When Not To Use AI To Replace Human Judgment

    Companies are rushing to adopt AI, but many fail to see where human judgment is still key. AI handles routine tasks well, but decisions needing strategy, emotion, or context still need people. The best results come from combining AI with human intelligence for balance, accuracy, and stronger business outcomes.

  • The First Chapter of AI-Driven Bankruptcy

    AI is reshaping the business world, driving rapid growth for large companies while small businesses struggle to keep up. Giants like Nvidia and Amazon leverage AI and automation to dominate markets, making it harder for smaller firms to compete. This growing gap is leading to more bankruptcies and a fundamental shift in capitalism.

  • Zuckerberg On How Not To Handle A Crisis

    Trying to silence criticism often backfires. Meta’s attempt to block a former executive’s book only made it more popular. Legal action and PR missteps fueled curiosity, turning the book into a bestseller. Instead of controlling the narrative, the company’s response raised more questions and reinforced public skepticism.

  • Forever 21’s Brief, Hideous Life

    Forever 21, once a favorite for trendy, affordable fashion, has filed for bankruptcy and will close all U.S. locations. The brand’s slow adaptation to fast-fashion trends and growing environmental awareness from shoppers led to its downfall. In an era dominated by online giants, Forever 21’s closure signals the end of a retail chapter.