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Why Athletes Take Equity Instead of Cash in Brand Deals

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Why Athletes Take Equity Instead of Cash in Brand Deals

Kylian Mbappe turned down a Nike renewal worth more than 20 million euros a year to take cash plus equity in On.…

Ryan Hawkins Oct 17 14 min
TikTok Passed LinkedIn as Gen Z’s Top Job Search Tool

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TikTok Passed LinkedIn as Gen Z’s Top Job Search Tool

TikTok now sits at 22.1% against LinkedIn's 20.8% among Gen Z job seekers, and 46% say the app landed them work. Here…

Ryan Hawkins Oct 11 14 min
Edwin Chen net worth 2026 and the 75% stake behind it

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Edwin Chen net worth 2026 and the 75% stake behind it

Forbes puts the Surge AI founder at $18 billion. The number comes from one private valuation and a stake he has never…

Tyler Maldonado Oct 10 15 min
Mind Your Business: A New Perspective on Work in the Age of AI

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Mind Your Business: A New Perspective on Work in the Age of AI

As artificial intelligence reshapes how we work, Mind Your Business asks a question that is easy to overlook: if AI can help…

GREY Journal Oct 9 4 min
Visualizee’s pivot was about the first useful result, not more features

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Visualizee’s pivot was about the first useful result, not more features

A founder described moving from a node-based interface to a chat-like one. What the interview does and does not show about why…

Brent Sawyer Oct 8 4 min
Athlete-Owned Media Companies are Splitting into Two Models

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Athlete-Owned Media Companies are Splitting into Two Models

Chris Paul just launched one with Genius Sports as its commercialization partner. SpringHill lost $28 million on $104 million in revenue. The…

Ryan Hawkins Sep 20 14 min
Why Athletes Are Buying Sports Teams, Not Endorsement Deals

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Why Athletes Are Buying Sports Teams, Not Endorsement Deals

Investment banks now assemble team deals with an athlete attached, because the name de-risks the raise. Here is how the trade actually…

Ryan Hawkins Aug 30 14 min
Inside “Ugly Talk”: NYC Founders Swap Polished Pitches for Raw Failure Stories

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Inside “Ugly Talk”: NYC Founders Swap Polished Pitches for Raw Failure Stories

Startup events often follow a familiar, predictable formula: rehearsed pitches, pristine networking introductions, exchanging contact details, and conversations that invariably open with…

Grace Hawkins Aug 20 3 min
Creator Burnout is a Business Problem, Not a Personal One

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Creator Burnout is a Business Problem, Not a Personal One

Creators say creative fatigue burns them out. Asked to rank causes by severity, they put money first. That gap points at the…

Mason Brown Aug 12 15 min
Highest Paid Podcasters 2026 and How the Money Works

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Highest Paid Podcasters 2026 and How the Money Works

Joe Rogan earned $82 million, OpenAI bought a podcast for $150 million, and most shows still make nothing. The deal structures behind…

Ryan Hawkins Jul 30 16 min
Breanna Stewart’s Net Worth: What Is and Isn’t Known in 2026

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Breanna Stewart’s Net Worth: What Is and Isn’t Known in 2026

What is publicly reported about Breanna Stewart: her Liberty contract, Unrivaled's $340M valuation and her brand partnerships. The sources reviewed do not…

Ryan Hawkins Jul 23 5 min
Lauren Giraldo’s Net Worth And The App She Never Shipped

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Lauren Giraldo’s Net Worth And The App She Never Shipped

She filed four trademarks in seven weeks after 12-3-30 went viral, including one for a workout app. Five years later there's no…

Ryan Hawkins Jul 22 14 min
Steven Bartlett Net Worth: Company Valuation, Podcast Revenue and the Limits

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Steven Bartlett Net Worth: Company Valuation, Podcast Revenue and the Limits

How steven.com's dated valuation, reported ownership and Diary of a CEO revenue differ from personal wealth, which the sources reviewed do not…

Ryan Hawkins Jul 18 6 min
What Relocating Buyers Often Miss About Southern Utah Luxury Real Estate

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What Relocating Buyers Often Miss About Southern Utah Luxury Real Estate

Relocating to a luxury home in Southern Utah can look straightforward from a distance. A buyer sees expansive views, newer construction, private…

Enoch Tang Jul 8 4 min
Anthropic IPO: How Dario Amodei Built a $1 Trillion Startup in 4 Years

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Anthropic IPO: How Dario Amodei Built a $1 Trillion Startup in 4 Years

Anthropic filed for its IPO at a $965 billion valuation after outpacing OpenAI in revenue while spending 4x less on compute. Here's…

Grace Hawkins Jun 11 13 min
Dario Amodei Net Worth 2026 and How He Built It

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Dario Amodei Net Worth 2026 and How He Built It

The Anthropic CEO's fortune jumped from .7 billion to billion in months. Here's the equity math, the valuation timeline, and why he's…

Ryan Hawkins May 9 12 min
The Most Expensive Watch Ever: You Won’t Believe Its Price!

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The Most Expensive Watch Ever: You Won’t Believe Its Price!

In the world of luxury timepieces, the phrase most expensive watch evokes awe, fascination, and a relentless pursuit of perfection. Whether you…

Brent Sawyer May 7 6 min
10 Most Expensive Pokemon Cards for Collectors in 2026

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10 Most Expensive Pokemon Cards for Collectors in 2026

Collectors and investors around the world are paying unprecedented prices for rare Pokémon cards, transforming what was once a nostalgic pastime into…

Brent Sawyer May 7 7 min
ESA Letter for Your Cat: What Renters Need to Know in 2026

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ESA Letter for Your Cat: What Renters Need to Know in 2026

A valid ESA letter for your cat removes pet deposits, monthly pet rent, and breed restrictions from your lease. Cats qualify as…

Samuel Green May 1 8 min
How Holden Bierman Went from Nothing to Everything?

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How Holden Bierman Went from Nothing to Everything?

In a world where most teens focus on school and social life, Holden Bierman defied expectations turning a bedroom idea into a…

Brent Sawyer Apr 30 6 min