Skift Take Encouraging signs from a host of companies releasing first quarter statistics, but a recurring theme is: Can it last? Matthew Parsons At first glance, the first three months of this year mark a decisive turnaround for corporate travel, based on statistics from a range of specialists. No doubt […]
7 Edtech Trends to Watch in 2022: a Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs
As we navigate the roadmap drawn by COVID-19, we know there will continue to be accelerated digital transformation and rapid innovation of education intended to positively impact student outcomes in 2022. This will take many forms, from institutions evolving their operations to students optimizing their learning with technology to caregivers […]
Bitcoin mining is not climate-friendly. Can it be?
This story is part of Recode by Vox’s Tech Support series, which explores solutions for our warming world. People have many feelings about bitcoin. It’s the cryptocurrency that started it all, the progenitor of a thousand memes, a thousand more questions, multiple dubious salary decisions, and an entire industry built […]
a new school of thought and business model
As someone who studied economics and theology, Bruno Roche knows that some questions can only be answered with more questions. Such was the case in 2006 when, as the Chief Economist of Mars, he was asked to weigh in on a conversation the executive team, the Mars family and the […]
New Research Shows Majority of Teens Feel Unprepared to Finance Their Futures | Business
PROVIDENCE, R.I. & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 5, 2022– After two uncertain and often stressful years, high school students are worried about their financial futures, prompting more than half (54%) of teens to say they feel unprepared to finance their futures according to new research from Junior Achievement and Citizens. […]
I Quit Investment Banking to Launch 3 Businesses That Make 6 Figures
Neil Sheth hated his stressful job in investment banking and dabbled in side hustles to earn more. He quit when his wife was expecting a baby. Now he runs three businesses. Here’s his story of how they’ve generated six figures in nine months, as told to Amber Sunner. This as-told-to […]
Pontera and Mutual Group Announce Partnership to Enable Advisors to Manage Client Held Away Retirement Accounts | Business
NEW YORK & OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 6, 2022– Financial technology company Pontera, formerly known as FeeX, announced today that it has formed a partnership with Mutual Group to enable financial advisors to securely and compliantly manage and trade their clients’ retirement accounts. Held away accounts, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s and more, […]
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Finding New Business Opportunities in the Metaverse
There’s been an explosion of hype around the metaverse since 2021, when Facebook rebranded to Meta, and Roblox went public at a valuation of $42 billion. Business owners in all types of industries are counting on the virtual environment becoming a gold rush. If you’re interested in cashing in too, you need to […]