I run an 8-person startup that uses AI agents. We don't let our agents run on vibes — here's the playbook system we created
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Gen Xers don't believe they'll ever be able to retire comfortably
Gen X fears inadequate retirement savings, says a Transamerica Center study. Only 18% are confident they can achieve a comfortable retirement.
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I paid $1.6 million for the Lizzie Borden House. I wasn't prepared for what I found inside.
Lance Zaal bought the Lizzie Borden House for $1.6 million. He says the property's condition was scarier than its haunted reputation.
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I graduated from college debt-free because I earned a full-ride scholarship. The benefits weren't just financial.
I earned a full-ride scholarship to college. Not having to worry about money helped me explore my passion for dentistry and build a community.
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Asana's CEO lets AI agents manage his inbox, monitor performance, and track rivals
Work-management software company Asana offers AI agents. Its CEO also uses a range of them to help steer his workday.
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I'm the CEO of Cedar's Foods. If my life were a song, it'd be Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' — here's a day in my life.
Charles Hanna, CEO of Cedar's Foods, shares his daily routine, starting with a workout and breakfast, and ending with family, karaoke, and a movie.
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Proton's CTO wrote a manifesto for the AI coding age. It struck a nerve with engineers.
Proton's CTO wrote a manifesto about how software engineering jobs have "fundamentally changed." Techies online said that he was dead on.
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Noa Argamani shares the philosophy she lives by
At Business Insider's Long Play event, Noa Argamani described her optimistic outlook on life and her new career in venture capital.
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WeWork CEO John Santora explains what it takes to fix a damaged company
As part of Business Insider's The Long Play, John Santora shared what it takes to turn a damaged company into one built to last
Lessons from Barry Diller, Ashley Graham, and Strauss Zelnick: Here are the biggest takeaways from BI's The Long Play
Leaders like Barry Diller and Ashley Graham spoke at Business Insider's The Long Play event in NYC, sharing their insights about leadership and work.
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Inside the minds of successful business owners. 'I wake up hungry, and I will not stop.'
"You have to be insane to be an entrepreneur," says one CEO. He and another founder share the mindset that helped them push through uncertainty.
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I turned a fun candle-making side hustle into a full-time business after my layoff. Sometimes I wonder how the heck I did it.
Taylor Kelly started running candle-making workshops as a side hustle while working a corporate job. After a layoff, he made it a full-time business.
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I went inside The Long Play, where CEOs mingled and attendees debated the future of work
I schmoozed with CEOs, founders, and investors at Business Insider's The Long Play. Some attendees pitched deals. Others debated the future of work.
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Sideways job moves are increasingly important, and your career might look more like a 'lattice' than a ladder
Korn Ferry's talent trends 2027 report shows that fluid career paths rather than a career ladder may be more common as people build up their skills.
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Alex Rodriguez says baseball gave him a ‘Ph.D. in failing’ — and taught him to get back up
Alex Rodriguez says the greatest thing he learned from sports has been to "develop thick skin."
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Ashley Graham launched her wine brand and realized raising money was 'very hard and humbling'
Speaking at Business Insider's The Long Play, Ashley Graham shared how she has built an impactful, lasting brand beyond modeling.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's management style: No chief of staff, no 'toxic' discretionary pay programs
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick broke down for BI how he leads 13,000 employees ahead of GTA 6: clear goals, formulaic pay, and no chief of staff.
Is it a hackathon or a happy hour? Yes.
Fatigue with work happy hours and a need to learn new tech skills are driving an interest in hackathon-style events.
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PwC's US CEO says the people who get ahead do this when no one is watching
PwC's US CEO Paul Griggs said employees need to put in the work when no one is watching.
I'm Ice Cube. I start my day with gratitude, avoid using AI tools, and want a burger for lunch every day.
Ice Cube debuted as an actor in "Boyz n the Hood" in 1991. Since then, he's expanded into rapping, producing, and running a basketball league.
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He sent Airbnb his résumé on a balloon — and landed a contractor gig
Logan Ivey wanted to make videos for Airbnb. So, he put his résumé on a balloon — and the company offered him a contractor gig.
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I moved to South Korea with no long-term plan. After 4 years of teaching, I've built an unconventional life on an island.
Kylie Genter moved to South Korea after college to teach English. Now married, she balances several jobs while carrying on a generations-old tradition on Jeju Island.
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I'm the ex-VP of HR at Microsoft. Here's what the 60,000 employees mulling a buyout may not realize.
Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees. Former Microsoft VP of HR shares what to consider before accepting a buyout offer.
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Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Dropbox — see the list
Layoffs have hit over 35 companies in 2026, including Meta, Walmart, and American Express, as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.
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Dropbox is laying off roughly 9% of its workforce. Read the memo.
Co-CEO Ashraf Alkarmi said Dropbox is profitable but needs to make "hard choices" about where it spends its money.
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Anthropic manager says the 'coding interview is dead' — here's his advice for junior developers
Felix Rieseberg says AI has made coding tests obsolete. He urged junior engineers to instead show business impact through focused prototypes.
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So you've been offered a buyout. HR experts share top tips and questions to ask before deciding whether to take it.
Employees deciding on a buyout should weigh up the payout, benefits, job search timeline, and what staying could mean, two HR experts say.
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Nestlé's CEO says he drinks at least 8 cups of coffee daily and tackles his biggest tasks in the a.m.
Philipp Navratil told Business Insider that drinking coffee is a "psychological thing."
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What Multiplier's talent trends reveal about the future of work
Multiplier's Talent Trends data reveals how global hiring is evolving, and why the Global Exchange for Work is the infrastructure global work needs.
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The pros and cons of offering voluntary buyouts to employees
Voluntary buyouts are gaining ground in Big Tech as companies explore another way to shrink their workforces.
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I made $153,000 a year and was miserable. Now I make nothing and wake up excited.
Maria Sentmanat, 55, quit her $153,000 job without another one lined up. She's starting a nature business and feels happier than ever.
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I quit my job and moved to Florida at 44 to become a Walt Disney World bus driver. It's not prestigious, but I'm finally happy.
Driven by a love for Disney World, I decided to move to Florida at 44 to drive a bus. The health benefits and pension make it all worth it.
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I'm 30 but get mistaken for 15. Looking young may seem great, but it's made my professional life and job hunt harder.
Looking half my age and being mistaken for a teen has made it hard to feel confident at work and job interviews despite my professional experience.
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How a 6-figure TikTok Shop entrepreneur got started with less than $500
23-year-old Talon Krebs earns six figures as a TikTok Shop affiliate. He explains how anyone can get started in three steps.
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I built an AI detection tool in college. It exploded in popularity and we sold it — now I feel sad for the internet at large.
Edward Tian built GPTZero in college and sold the AI writing detection tool to Superhuman. Now he worries AI is changing how people write and think.
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Here are 3 revelations about Anthropic's employees and culture
Anthropic's IPO filing reveals how Claude is reshaping work, why head count is surging, and the stakes of retaining top AI talent.
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AI helped me automate some of my wealth advisor job. Here's why I'm not worried about it stealing my edge.
Rick Nott has used AI to save hundreds of tedious hours uploading documents for his clients. Here's why he's not worried about Claude taking over.
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I opened a romance bookstore 6 weeks after quitting my job. Starting a niche business was risky, but it's paying off.
In Atlanta, a former teacher opened a romance bookstore before several more opened in her area. She shares her small business journey.
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Former Manchester United CEO says workers could learn something about feedback from pro athletes
Peter Kenyon, who formerly led Manchester United and Chelsea, said feedback in sports is constant and immediate.
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I worked as a porter in NYC, making $500 a week. Now I'm going to medical school for free.
Nikita Chernetskii immigrated from Moldova and worked as a porter in NYC. Now he's attending NYU's tuition-free medical school.
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Netflix relocated me to Japan. After I left the job, I found a new way to stay.
After relocating from Los Angeles, Matthew Kelson and his wife decided to raise their two kids in a small Japanese town outside Tokyo.
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I wanted to get hot in my 40s. Getting laid off from Meta strengthened my resolve.
Jonathan Yang used his tech paycheck for hair transplants and a nose job. After his layoff, he became hyper-focused on losing weight.
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I've spent over $150,000 on my appearance to help my career. I don't regret a dollar of it.
A beauty entrepreneur shares her journey with cosmetic treatments, from her first breast augmentation at 27 to routine maintenance at 40.
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As an executive, I took a 3-day PTO to be a housewife. I tackled my dusty to-do list and was more present at home.
In this Saturday edition of Business Insider Today, we talk about how millennial women are getting creative with work-life balance — or leaning out altogether.
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I work in cybersecurity, but my mom lost $3,000 to online scams. Now, I do 3 things to keep her safe.
Jen Eaves became her mother's digital caregiver after repeated online scams. She shares how she monitors accounts and teaches scam awareness.
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I held senior roles at Bank of America and EY. At 56, I can't find a job, and it led to a bit of a midlife crisis.
A 56-year-old cybersecurity executive shared the challenges in her years-long job search and how it led to her launching her own venture.
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Forget free lunch. Some workers just want an office bidet.
Bidets have become must-haves in many US homes. Now devotees want them in office restrooms.
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A Ph.D. led me to my dream job at Intel. At age 41, I started an MBA because I realised I was still missing key skills.
A Ph.D. grad who's worked at Intel since 2015 says investing in an MBA is helping him address gaps in his skillset in the age of AI.
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I'm a CTO who was awake for 48 hours because of the PHP crisis. October feels like the month of hell for tech.
A CTO shares what it was like to go 48 hours without sleep as he dealt with the PHP security flaw — and why he expects more AI cyber crises.
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