This Company Hit $1 Billion Valuation Without Being an AI Startup
Every hot startup this year seems to have “AI” somewhere in its pitch. But Thatch just raised $108 million at a $1 billion valuation with the idea of making healthcare cheaper. That’s a major jump from its $410 million valuation just 17 months ago. The company grew its annual recurring revenue roughly 7x, CEO and […]
This Dunkin’ Franchisee Has 100 Stores. Here’s What He’d Change
Even a veteran franchisee makes rookie mistakes. Dave Baumgartner opened his 100th Dunkin’ location this spring, capping off a goal he’d been chasing for 16 years. His surprising advice to anyone starting out? Don’t follow his example. Baumgartner signed his first Dunkin’ franchisee agreement in 2009 for four stores with an option for 17 more, […]
These Top-Paying AI Side Hustles Make Money Within 24 Hours
Key Takeaways Nearly 70% of Gen Z side-hustlers turn to AI for help immediately, per Samsung. A NetCredit analysis reveals which AI side hustles allow people to earn the most. As the side hustle era continues, AI keeps adding to the number of lucrative opportunities available. Nearly 70% of Gen Z side-hustlers said they consider […]
United CEO Bans Marathon Meetings, PowerPoint Presentations
Key Takeaways United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby limits himself to no more than four hours of meetings a day. He expects “conversational” meetings instead of meetings based on PowerPoint presentations. Kirby spends roughly three hours a day reading books, newspapers and magazines. Scott Kirby fiercely protects his time. The 59-year-old United Airlines CEO limits his […]
This Is the ‘Single Strongest Predictor’ of a Pay Raise: Harvard
Key Takeaways A new working paper found that workers who attend more meetings may also experience stronger wage growth and career momentum. Among the work activities studied, time spent in meetings was the strongest predictor of wage growth. The findings show correlation, not causation: Attending extra meetings will not automatically earn someone a raise. Have […]
Yum! Brands Hints at Adding a New Brand After Selling Pizza Hut
When one door closes, another door opens. That’s the vibe from Yum! Brands’ CFO this week, speaking just months after the company sold off Pizza Hut. Speaking at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference, Ranjith Roy said parting ways with Pizza Hut says something bigger about how Yum! thinks. “The fact that we divested Pizza […]
How to Grow Your Business Without Losing Your Customers
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Sustainable growth happens when business development and client service are treated as complementary, not competing, priorities. Simple systems, realistic expectations and intentional scheduling allow entrepreneurs to win new business while still fully satisfying existing clients. Your happiest clients often become your strongest biz dev partners […]
This Chinese Chain Has More Locations Than McDonald’s
Mixue sells soft-serve cones for as little as 45 cents. It also has more locations than McDonald’s. The Chinese chain now runs more than 47,000 stores worldwide, according to the Wall Street Journal. Brothers Zhang Hongchao and Zhang Hongfu built it using the same playbook Dollar General used to outmaneuver Walmart: go where the big […]
Why Gen Z Founders Are So Afraid to Ask for Professional Help
More Gen Zers are calling themselves founders than ever, according to new LinkedIn research. But when it comes to asking someone for help, 73% freeze up. Gen Zers report being held back by a fear of bothering people, sounding inauthentic or being judged. “Gen Z knows relationships matter, but many are still figuring out how […]
His Sweet Side Hustle Now Brings in Up to $70,000 a Month
Key Takeaways Jacob Komarow turned an impulsive baklava-selling experiment at a concert in 2021 into Good Baklava, a New York City business. After overcoming drug addiction, the 30-year-old built a reputation as the city’s viral “Baklava Guy.” Good Baklava averaged more than $20,000 in monthly sales over a recent nine-month period, with revenue as high […]