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☆ 'Black Twitter' asks 'What if Sam Altman were a Black woman?' in the wake of ouster
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Monica Melton | Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Sam Altman's high-profile firing has drawn comparisons to Timnit Gebru's exit from Google. Some tech observers and "Black Twitter" asked: "What if Sam Altman were a Black woman?" Sam Altman's shocking ouster— and reinstatement — to OpenAI drew comparisons to Steve Jobs's exit and eventual return to Apple . But a less obvious comparison has been drawn that asks the question: "What if Sam Altman was a Black Woman?" Advertisement"What If Sam Altman Were A Black Woman?

Persons: Sam Altman's, Sam Altman, —, OpenAI, Steve Jobs's, Timnit, Altman, wasn't, Gebru's, Googlers, Jeff Dean, WVBvXJZwh0 — Daniel, @growing_daniel, Eric Schmidt —, Kimberly Bryant, Bryant, TechCrunch's Dominic, Madori Davis, Greg Brockman, z5Dc1BbhbQ — Taylor Poindexter, @engineering_bae, aren't, Émile Torres, Black, Gebru, Torres Organizations: Google, Service, Apple, Microsoft, Tech, Black Locations: America, OpenAI

☆ 9 of the world's most haunted castles and mansions — and a look at their dark histories
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Dominic-Madori Davis | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some castles and mansions around the world are said to be haunted. They tell the stories of those who came before, and those who many believe have yet to pass on. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementSome of the most haunted places in the world give us a deeper look into the history of past cultures.

Persons: —, shivers Organizations: Service, Morgan House Locations: Trécesson, France, India

☆ Insider Today: The fight for remote jobs
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Remote workers are doing anything but work in the afternoons. Elena Noviello/Getty ImagesThere are few topics in corporate America as polarizing as remote work. AdvertisementAdvertisementLengthy, expensive office leases might also discourage companies from embracing remote work. As Aki's story points out, that type of rationale from larger companies has created an opportunity for those willing to support remote work. A company's commitment to remote work might not be forever, even if employees view it that way.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, we've, I'm, Chelsea Jia Feng, Insider's Aki Ito, Aki, What's, Elena Noviello, Goldman Sachs, Leonardo Munoz, Rebecca Szkutak, Dominic, Madori Davis, Snyder, Mark Reinertson, Anthropic, Lindsey Nicholson, Jacob Boomsma, Dan DeFrancesco, Naga Siu, Hallam Bullock, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Service, NFL, nab, TechCrunch, Thistle Technologies, Getty, Employees, Costco, Google, Netflix, Cintas Corp Locations: America, Amazon's, Sioux Falls , South Dakota, Jefferson City , Missouri, New York City, San Diego, London, New York

In 2013, he listed some famous figures who were surprisingly young when the American Revolution began. For example, Alexander Hamilton was only 21 years old and James Monroe was just 18. Others were surprisingly young — even teenagers. James Monroe, for example, was 18 and Alexander Hamilton was 21. In 2013, Todd Andrlik, an authority on 18th-century newspapers, compiled a list of the ages of famous people at the start of the American Revolution for the Journal of the American Revolution.

Persons: Todd Andrlik, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe, —, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin Organizations: American Revolution, Service, American Revolutionaries, American Locations: American, Britain, Independence

Before 2021, only 93 Black female founders had raised $1 million or more in venture capital. Companies led by Black women typically receive less than 1% of all venture capital funding. Insider is compiling a list of Black female founders who've raised $1 million or more in VC since 2021. If you're a Black female founder who's raised $1 million or more in VC funding this year, please contact Alexandra York at ayork@insider.com. An earlier version of this story misstated the time period in which 93 Black female founders had raised VC funds of $1 million or more.

☆ VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS: How to start your own business, create a flexible schedule, and make six figures in revenue
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Virtual assistants joined the workforce in record numbers as the gig sector grew amid the pandemic. "Everyone I know needs a virtual assistant, and everyone I know has a really hard time finding one," she added. Read more: Why virtual assistants are the affordable solution to business owners' labor shortageRead more: I'm a virtual assistant making $10,000 a month. With the increased number of virtual assistants, it's important to differentiate yourself from others in the field, people told Insider. Read more: Founder Finances: A virtual assistant mentor shares the budget that helps her reach $15,000 in monthly sales.

Here are five ways small business owners can prepare for the first quarter of 2023. Setting clear strategies for the year ahead can help entrepreneurs prepare, even if they're thrown another crisis-inspired curveball. Here are five ways small business owners can prepare for the first quarter. If the company is scaling, business owners should ensure all employees are classified properly and have workers comp insurance, if applicable. "Don't criticize yourself or blame yourself," Freeman, who also works as a psychiatrist and executive coach for business owners, said.

☆ Bob Iger is back at the helm of Disney after less than a year in retirement. Here's how the media titan makes and spends his fortune.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Dominic-Madori Davis | Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Bob Iger is back in charge at Disney after less than a year of retirement. Iger was at the helm of the company during Disney's acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and most recently, 21st Century Fox. On Sunday, Disney announced that Iger would be returning as CEO to replace Bob Chapek. Iger, meanwhile, was compensated $65.6 million in 2018 — which Forbes notes is 1,424 times what the average Disney employee makes. Here's what we know about Iger's life and rise, including how he makes and spends his multimillion-dollar fortune:

As Gen Z entrepreneurs create innovative businesses, they're taking advice from former heavyweights. Here are 19 books Gen Z founders recommend for aspiring entrepreneurs. Many Gen Z entrepreneurs are creating new and innovative businesses like voice-messaging companies, restaurants, jewelry brands. As they build their companies, they're taking advice from the heavyweights who came before. Insider spoke with 19 Gen Z founders from around the world to learn which books they recommend for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Aspiring titans filed more than 5 million business applications in 2021, according to data from the US Census Bureau. Starting a business in a pandemic or in uncertain economic times demands flexibility, agility, and originality. In July 2020, she launched Cafe Cà Phê in Kansas City, Missouri, and made six figures in sales in 2021, Insider verified with documentation. The couple booked nearly $4 million in revenue in 2021, Insider verified with documentation. "Identifying what activities you're doing day to day that raise your energy and recharge you, and what drains you."

Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or a seasoned founder, managing productivity is a key task. Business owners shared their productivity tips and how they structure their days for success. Whether they're scaling a startup, battling supply chain disruptions, or finding fame on social media, eight business owners showed Insider how they structure their days for success. Daniel Snow, 28, is the founder of two multimillion-dollar enterprises: the media organization RapTV and the marketing business The Snow Agency. Now, she owns The Slay Coach, which teaches business owners how to market their own consulting programs and digital courses.

☆ The self-care habits 11 successful founders are taking into 2023, like meditation, walks, and sticky notes
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-18 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mental health has been a long-standing issue among entrepreneurs, said psychiatrist Michael Freeman. 11 founders told Insider how they prioritize themselves amid a busy schedule. Mental health has been a long-standing issue among business owners, said Michael Freeman, a licensed psychiatrist, professor, and mentor specializing in the intersection between mental health and entrepreneurship. To better understand how small-business owners are managing their mental health, Insider regularly asks entrepreneurs how they organize their days to balance their many responsibilities while making time for self-care. Here are the habits they've formed to unwind, boost their productivity, and stay physically and mentally healthy.

Fewer than 200 Black women have ever raised $1 million or more in venture-capital funds. Black and Latina women founders received 0.43% of the $166 billion in VC funding from 2020.Insider is compiling a list of Black female founders who've raised $1 million or more in VC in 2021. What's more, companies led by Black women typically receive less than 1% of all venture capital funding, according to data from Crunchbase. If you're a Black female founder who's raised $1 million or more in VC funding this year, please contact Alexandra York at ayork@insider.com. An earlier version of this story misstated the time period in which 93 Black female founders had raised VC funds of $1 million or more.

Here are five ways small business owners can prepare for the first quarter. Right now, it's imperative for business owners to be prepared as they grapple with the post-pandemic "new-normal", including a recession, increased inflation, and a competitive small business landscape prompted by the "Great Resignation." Setting clear strategies for the year ahead can help entrepreneurs prepare, even if they're thrown another crisis-inspired curveball. Here are five ways small business owners can prepare for the first quarter. "Don't criticize yourself or blame yourself," Freeman, who also works as a psychiatrist and executive coach for business owners, said.

☆ Meet Allan Maman: The 21-year-old whose cold emails to Andrew Yang and Mike Bloomberg led to him making memes for their political campaigns
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-02 | by ( Dominic-Madori Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Allan Maman, a 21-year-old who didn't go to college, is the brainchild behind many of the memes used by the presidential campaigns of Andrew Yang and Mike Bloomberg. "Even people that were anti-Bloomberg or anti-or pro-Trump were tweeting, 'Oh this is actually a funny meme,'" Maman said. 'I think it's really cool that we kind of started political memes.' Allan MamanAnd as for his political meme career, Maman isn't so sure he will ever go back to it after the November election. "I think it's really cool that we kind of started political memes," he said.

☆ Donald Trump just broke ground on a new golf course — even though they tend to lose millions each year. Take a look inside his 15 clubs around the world.
▼ + stars: | 2020-09-30 | by ( Jordan Pandy | Libertina Brandt | Dominic-Madori Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Former President Donald Trump owns 19 golf courses around the world. This month, Trump flew to Scotland to break ground on his newest course in Aberdeen, Scotland. According to a New York Times investigation, his 15 courses combined lost more than $315.6 million between 2000 and 2020. In addition, he's lost $63.6 million on his golf courses in the British Isles THIS INCLUDES SCOTLAND? Insider compiled a list of Trump's 15 open and operating golf courses, along with their amenities, from The Trump Organization DID WE HAVE ANY OTHER SOURCES?.

☆ After less than a year in retirement, Bob Iger is back at the helm of Disney. Here's how the media titan makes and spends his $690 million fortune.
▼ + stars: | 2020-03-31 | by ( Dominic-Madori Davis | Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

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