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☆ I worked at Morgan Stanley, Amazon, and Slack before realizing I wasn't fulfilled. Motherhood changed my priorities.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Early in my career, I held positions as a software engineer at Morgan Stanley, Redi Technologies, and Amazon. I then worked at a startup and AppNexus before becoming the senior engineering manager and head of search engineering at Slack. In my early years, we grew rapidly, I loved my job, and the high salary was a nice bonus. I work more hours than I did at SlackI have more flexibility than at Slack, but my working hours are longer.

Persons: —, Hera Wentong Li, Morgan Stanley, Slack, Curio, Kimberly Atiyeh, we're, Kimberly, strategize, I'm Organizations: Service, Cornell, Business, Redi Technologies Locations: New York City, Singapore

☆ JD Vance tried to be a VC. He didn't do much, old colleagues said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But his former colleagues previously told Business Insider in a 2021 report that his business expertise wasn't that noteworthy. AdvertisementVance's former coworkers previously told BI that Vance was away from his new job much at the time to promote his book. Trump's campaign also didn't respond to a request for comment about how Vance's old colleagues characterized his VC work. AdvertisementVance's time at Revolution did provide him the connections needed to go off and start his own VC firm, Narya Capital, in 2019. "There are a thousand red flags," Jeff Sohl, director of the University of New Hampshire's Center for Venture Research, previously told BI.

Persons: —, Donald Trump's, JD Vance, Trump, Vance, Peter Thiel, didn't, weren't, Steven Case's, Narya, Jeff Sohl, Donald Trump Organizations: Service, Technology, Finance, Business, Mithril, BI, Narya, Politico, University of New Hampshire's Center for Venture Research Locations: Ohio, San Francisco

☆ I quit a 13-year tech career because motherhood changed my priorities. I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. After a 13-year tech career, I founded Curio, a subscription book club that fosters bilingual learning in children. Early in my career, I held positions as a software engineer at Morgan Stanley, Redi Technologies, and Amazon. I then worked at a startup and AppNexus before becoming the senior engineering manager and head of search engineering at Slack. I work more hours than I did at SlackI have more flexibility than at Slack, but my working hours are longer.

☆ Bank of America calls this chip stock its top AI pick with 'no signs of demand slowing down'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bank of America thinks Broadcom can continue to cash in on the artificial intelligence boom, with the company showing "no signs of slowing down." Broadcom stock has advanced nearly 54% in 2024, as the company emerged as one of the key beneficiaries of the rise of AI outside of Nvidia . A 10-for-1 stock split it recently announced took effect on Monday. AVGO YTD mountain Broadcom stock. The mix of this customer base will help stoke and maintain future demand, Arya noted.

Persons: Vivek Arya, Arya, Hock Tan, Tan, AVGO Organizations: of America, Broadcom, Nvidia, Google, stoke

☆ I raised $1 million for my tech startup by taking Zoom meetings in my high-school bathroom
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He cofounded the startup Aviato and raised $1 million while still at high school aged 15. I then joined Stanford's Online High School community and met some impressive people. I would attend those cold Zoom meetings from my high school bathroom and pitch to investors. At one point, I was spending about five hours a day in the bathroom taking meetings. AdvertisementI haven't graduated from high school yet and I started taking online classes instead a few months ago after I got suspended for taking meetings in the bathroom.

Persons: —, Eric Zhu, Tom Preston, Werner, We've, we're, I've, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Stanford's, School, Bachmanity, Bloomberg Locations: Carmel , Indiana, San Francisco

☆ Billionaires and millionaires at Sun Valley showed off the must-have accessory of the summer: colorful sunglasses
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewLast week, the ultrawealthy flocked to Idaho for Allen & Co.'s annual Sun Valley Conference. Pops of red and the classic tech-bro vest were in at Sun Valley 2024, but the weekend's standout style trend was a smaller accessory: tinted sunglasses. AdvertisementColorful sunglasses were the hit accessory of Sun Valley 2024Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King at the Sun Valley Conference 2024. Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller at the Sun Valley Conference 2024. Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos at the Sun Valley Conference 2024.

Persons: —, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Kevork Djansezian, you'll, Winfrey, Diane von Furstenberg, Barry Diller, Brian Grazer, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez, Kim Appelt, Appelt, Justin Bieber's, Pattie Mallette, Holly, you've, Holly Sharma, Linda Farrow, Gucci, Linda Farrow's, Kadri Organizations: Service, Allen & Co, Sun Valley Conference, Business, Sun, Valley Conference Locations: Idaho, Sun

☆ We're buying back into a chipmaker that offers a new reason to own it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Shortly after the opening bell, we will be initiating a position in Advanced Micro Devices , buying 150 shares at roughly $184.35. Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 150 shares of AMD, representing 0.80% of the portfolio. In his Sunday column, Jim called this the new reason to own AMD. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

Persons: Jim Cramer's, Jim, MI300X, Lisa Su, Su, —, Ben Reitzes, Jim Cramer Organizations: Devices, AMD, Charitable Trust, Broadcom, VMWare, Oracle, Club, Microsoft, Micron, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Nvidia, Silo, Melius, FactSet, IDC, Gartner, CNBC Locations: Europe, Wednesday's Homestretch

☆ The CEO of Cerebras, which could go public soon, takes on Nvidia in a David and Goliath battle for AI chip supremacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Few would envy the task of competing against market leader Nvidia, which has between 70% and 90% market share, according to Mizuho Securities. Still, Nvidia gets most of the hype — and the revenue. Though the company will not confirm it, The Information reported last month that Cerebras has confidentially filed for an IPO. Still, Feldman expects that even consumer-directed AI models will grow larger, and larger models need faster chips. Competing with that mindshare is an uphill battle as Nvidia faces more competition and goes on defense.

Persons: —, Andrew Feldman, I'm, Feldman, Cerebras, David, He's, Cerebras's, Ramsey Cardy Cerebras, Susan Organizations: Service, Palo, Nvidia, Mizuho Securities, Business, Big Tech, Intel, Google, AMD, GSK, AstraZeneca, IBM, Eclipse Ventures Locations: California, Palo Alto , California, It's

☆ Donald Trump's digital leash has been removed as Meta rolls back the last of its Jan 6-era restrictions on his accounts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewDonald Trump's social media accounts have returned to pre-Capitol riot status. Meta appears to be the final major social media platform to roll back the last of its January 6-era restrictions on Trump's accounts. AdvertisementAfter Elon Musk purchased Twitter, he reinstated Trump's account in November 2022. Though his old social media accounts are now unrestricted and boasting tens of millions of followers, Trump is still primarily sticking with his own company, Truth Social. AdvertisementRepresentatives for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: —, Donald, Meta, Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, he's, Elon Musk Organizations: Service, Capitol, Meta, Business, Facebook, Republican, Trump, Google, Twitter, YouTube, Truth, Truth Social, SEC Locations: United States

☆ Buy these stocks ahead of earnings, including this Nvidia peer, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Earnings season is revving up, and Bank of America has picked out a series of stocks to buy in advance of their quarterly reports. CNBC Pro combed through top research from Bank of America to find buy-rated stocks ahead of earnings. Other positive catalysts include "higher power prices, upward revisions to transmission revenues [and] accretive asset sales," Pereira wrote. Meanwhile, competition remains fierce from the likes of Nvidia , but Arya said he's standing by Broadcom's "best-in-class management team." … It commands ~83% market share & we think it stands to further dominate the space as metal card issuance soars.

Persons: Arthur Pereira, Pereira, Vivek Arya, Arya, Broadcom's, Cassie Chan, Chan, CompoSecure, … EDU, CMPO Organizations: Bank of America, CNBC, Broadcom, Eletrobras, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Oriental Education & Technology, VMware, Nvidia, New, Taiwan Locations: U.S, China

☆ What a geriatric doctor wishes you knew now for healthy aging
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Why should people start to think about healthy aging early? One can affect the other, but it’s really kind of the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. But home-cooked meals — cooking your own fresh fruit and vegetables, thinking about having these types of meals — is really, really important and nutritious. Batsis: Healthy aging can occur at any stage of life. The definition of what constitutes healthy aging may differ, and it’s really about asking what does it mean to you?

Persons: John Batsis, —, it’s, It’s Organizations: CNN, Department of Health, Human Services, University of North, UNC’s School of Medicine, Gillings School of Global Public Health Locations: University of North Carolina, Chapel

☆ I've been a recruiter for the corporate elite for 25 years. These 10 mistakes can cost even the most brilliant candidate their dream job.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Deepali Vyas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewAfter nearly 25 years of headhunting for the corporate elite, I've seen it all. But I've seen too many candidates rest on their laurels, assuming their existing Rolodex (yes, some still have those) is enough. I've seen it happen, and it's not pretty. I've seen candidates lowball themselves out of insecurity, and others demand outrageous packages out of hubris. I've seen candidates ghost companies after multiple rounds of interviews or respond poorly to rejection.

Persons: —, I've, they're, it's, I'm, Skip, you'll, It's, today's, Deepali Vyas, Tess Martinelli, tmartinelli@businessinsider.com Organizations: Service, Business, Google

☆ Behind the scenes of billionaire Indian weddings: Hired 'shadows,' phone bans, and a circus master to lead the chaos
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Now, when it comes to a high-net-worth wedding or a celebrity wedding, everything becomes 10 times or hundred times" of that cost, Aggarwal said. AdvertisementPlanners' cost estimates of the Ambani wedding varied widely, from tens of millions of dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars. For a big celebrity wedding, planners divide their staff into teams and hire hundreds of additional people leading up to and on the day of the ceremony. Setting a blueprint for other weddingsThe Ambani wedding is already influencing how other Indians are envisioning and planning their own nuptials. The festivities are slated to kick off Friday at the Jio World Convention Centre, which is owned by the Ambani family.

Persons: —, Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani, Ambani, Nishita Aggarwal, Nishita, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Pitbull, Purvi Modgil, Aggarwal, Isha Ambani, Anant Ambani's, Modgil, Darshan Shroff, We've, Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Tarun Tahiliani, Abu Jani, Sandeep Khosla, Ashish Vaishnav, Bharat Jagasia Organizations: Service, Business, Planning, Boys, Reliance, Forbes, butlers, Planners, Convention Locations: Mumbai, India, Getty, Delhi

☆ See the XQ-67A combat drone's first flight as the US Air Force works to build its fleet of manned and AI-piloted aircraft
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Hope Seck | Sandboxx News | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

It's been an eventful few months for the XQ-67A and the Air Force's efforts to create a fleet of low-cost, high-tech autonomy-capable aircraft that can network with and support manned fighters in the air. Air Force Research Laboratory/DVIDsThe new angles highlighted in the short video underscore the unique design of this prospective fighter jet teammate. The Air Force plans to fast-track production of the first 100 collaborative combat aircraft, delivering them to the fleet by 2029. AdvertisementThe Air Force hopes CCA won't just augment or modernize air warfare — but transform it entirely. Air Force Research Laboratory/DVIDsCCA, the paper's authors write, could help disrupt China's preferred way of fighting and deny the country an assured victory, if employed correctly to multiply capabilities.

Persons: Atomics Gray, It's, Atomics, Mike Atwood, Kratos, Frank Kendall, China's Organizations: Service, US Air Force, Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Air, Air Force, ASI, USAF, Air Force Research, and Space Forces Magazine, Cessna, CCA, Atomics, Marine Corps, Collaborative, Attritable Aircraft Technologies, The Air Force, Force, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Locations: Atomics Gray Butte, Palmdale , CA, OBSS, China

☆ This Gen Xer thought he was too old to work at Google. Then he landed a $320,000 job at the tech giant without applying.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But a few months ago, Boardman was working at Boston Consulting Group and had taken the tech giant on as a client. But he was also surprised by the offer, as he thought he was too old to be taken on by a company like Google. Related storiesBut it's still possible to get a Big Tech job at a later stage, as Boardman proves. Boardman suggests networking throughout your career and attending professional events to make connections and get to know the people at companies you're applying to. AdvertisementDon't get complacentBoardman didn't stumble into a job at Google — he's been working for this moment his whole career.

Persons: —, Mark Boardman, Boardman, he'd, it's, pigeonhole, who's, he's, That's Organizations: Service, Google, Business, Boston Consulting Group, —, Big Tech, US, Labour, Companies Locations: London

Despite doing well enough to pay for his parent's retirement, the 28-year-old tells CNBC Make It he found himself without purpose, feeling depressed, and needing to make a change. Lee moved to Bangkok, Thailand in 2021. Despite lower grocery costs in Bangkok, Lee eats out for every meal and spends $500 a month on food. Lee tells CNBC Make It he chose to leave America because he found himself materialistic and living in an "environment that was just very individualistic, very doggish, and very hyper-aggressive." Lee has made a new life for himself in Thailand, he says, and returning to the U.S. doesn't feel likely.

Persons: Paul Lee, Lee, Marc Aziz Ressang, it's, Thailand — Organizations: CNBC Locations: Thailand, United States, Georgia, New York City, Bangkok, Soho, New York, America, South Korea

☆ Some transgender and nonbinary people may want to change their voices. Gender-affirming vocal coaches are there to help
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Alexandra Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

This is where gender-affirming vocal coaches come in. “At the same time, I was taking a voice disorders class, and there was just a single bullet point on there about gender-affirming voice work,” they told CNN. “But that was enough for me to look out on my own and seek further education.”There are different approaches to gender-affirming vocal work. “Transgender vocal training, as it’s sometimes called, sprung up from a marriage of speech pathologists, singing teachers, theater specialists and their techniques. Freya, who is a lesbian, says gender-affirming work is a skill she can offer to her wider LGBTQ community.

Persons: Kevin Dorman, Dorman, “, ”, it’s, ” Dorman, Kim Chandler, Alexis Vandom, ” Vandom, Vandom, ” Bryce Chambers, Chambers, Anna Freya, Freya, It’s, ” Freya, “ There’s, There’s, —, ‘ Organizations: CNN, Alabama Statehouse Locations: Greensboro , North Carolina, Alabama, Seattle

☆ Semiconductor stocks just capped off a strong start to 2024. What to expect in the second half
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Wall Street is sticking with semiconductor stocks after its hot start to the year. SMH YTD mountain Share performance in 2024 That said, many investors and analysts expect another strong glide path for the industry in the second half. "The AI theme continues to remain very strong," said CFRA Research analyst Angelo Zino, who holds a buy rating on Nvidia. Many on Wall Street view this upcycle as a significant tail wind for Micron Technology as the industry edges out of its trough. But many on Wall Street viewed the sell-off as a buying opportunity , with Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari expecting market share gains in high-bandwidth memory.

Persons: frothiness, Angelo Zino, you've, Ken Mahoney, John Belton, we're, Management's Paul Meeks, that's, Harlan Sur, Baird, Ted Mortonson, Jeff deGraaf, CNBC's, Gabelli's Belton, Belton, Meeks, Goldman Sachs, Toshiya Hari, Hari, CFRA, Zino, Baird's Mortonson Organizations: VanEck Semiconductor, Nvidia, Devices, CFRA, Gabelli Funds, Broadcom, JPMorgan, KLA Corp, Cadence Design Systems, Micron Technology, Micron, Qualcomm, Apple Locations: unchartered

☆ I've applied for 493 jobs since I got laid off a year ago. Getting a remote job has become so hard.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Trevon Gripper, a 32-year-old job seeker in Texas. There's been a huge change from when I started applying a year ago, when I was like, "remote, remote, remote." Trevon Gripper in a Microsoft video interview in March 2024. Courtesy of Trevon GripperGetting a remote job has become so hardI started a spreadsheet to track my applications and stay organized. Trevon Gripper promoting training content at the company he worked for in March 2023.

Persons: —, Trevon Gripper, I've, It's, There's, Trevon, it's, Upskilling, what's, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Microsoft, LinkedIn Locations: Texas, Houston, Seattle, Atlanta, Gripper

☆ She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read preview29-year-old Supreet Kaur has interviewed at 15 companies over the last few months, and just received an offer from Microsoft. She said the job market for AI roles has changed drastically since she was on the hunt about two years ago. While Big Tech CEOs are fighting over AI talent, some candidates are fighting for a spot in the increasingly competitive job market. If you're looking for a job in AI, Kaur said these are the four key things you need to know. "The best way to look for a job is when you don't need a job," Kaur said.

Persons: —, Supreet Kaur, Morgan Stanley, Kaur, Google's, BNY Mellon Organizations: Service, Microsoft, Business, Big Tech, Summit New Locations: Summit New York, York

☆ Confessions from 5 women who've dated men in finance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Read previewLast week, I went looking for women dating men in finance. Here, five women with firsthand experience dating a man in finance share their experiences. Some women dating men with demanding jobs discussed the challenges, from getting stood up due to work running late and endless conversations about golf and money. AdvertisementShe said she understands why people trying to pursue relationships with men in finance might wonder: "Does this guy even like me? He's been 'saving' his entire life for meAniesia Williams — a 43-year-old entrepreneur and chief client officer for a tech firm Epigen — had little experience dating men in finance.

Persons: —, Megan Boni, Boni, David Guetta, Finance Bro, Boni's TikTok, They're, Cristina Vanko gravitates, Vanko, Goldman Sachs, Spencer Platt, bro, Weren't, they've, Bro, Bob Thomas, Getty, Summer, she's, hasn't, it's, TikTok, He's, Aniesia Williams, Epigen —, Williams, Dennis Morrow, Morrow, Aniesia Williams Williams Organizations: Service, Trust, Business, Finance, League, Labor Statistics, JPMorgan, Getty, Rolex, Washington DC, Hamptons, BI, Bank of America Locations: Patagonia, United States, NYC, Berlin, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington, Bumble, Raleigh , North Carolina, Charlotte, Raleigh

☆ Move over, Nvidia: A portfolio manager at $204 billion TCW Group shares a cloud computing competitor and 3 other underrated AI trades
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In a recent interview with Business Insider, Evan Feagans, a portfolio manager at TCW Group, shared four under-the-radar investments in the AI space he likes — including an Nvidia competitor that nobody is talking about. No Nvidia monopolyWith Big Tech — Nvidia in particular — generating massive amounts of buzz around AI, it's easy to think that the current industry leaders will continue to reign supreme. You still need data to train it on." AdvertisementThe top underrated AI picksFeagans shared his top picks for under-the-radar AI investments that he believes have been overlooked amid the Big Tech rally of the last year. These investments encompass all parts of the AI value chain, including core technologies, commercial use cases, and auxiliary products.

Persons: —, Evan Feagans, Banks, Ulrike Hoffman, UBS's, Feagans, that's Organizations: Service, Business, TCW Group, Nvidia, Big Tech, UBS, Micron, Samsung, Intelligence, TCW Locations: what's

☆ Meta accused of breaching EU antitrust rules over ad-supported subscription service
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shares of Facebook parent Meta are down more than 30% this year amid a troubling macro environment and weaker-than-expected results. Facebook parent company Meta was on Monday accused by EU regulators of failing to comply with the bloc's landmark antitrust rules over its recently introduced ad-supported social networking service. The Commission labelled the ad-supported subscription option a "pay or consent" model — which means users have to either pay to use Meta's platforms ad-free, or consent to their data being processed for personalized advertising. The company separately told Reuters in a statement that its ad-supported subscription model "follows the direction of the highest court in Europe and complies with the DMA." Meta has previously pointed to this ruling as a reason for introducing the subscription offer.

Persons: Meta Organizations: Facebook, Meta, CNBC, Reuters, European Court of Justice Locations: Europe

☆ Business cards are out. Instead, I use a QR code that directs to my LinkedIn profile when networking.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I no longer carry around a stack of business cards when attending events and conferences. Instead, I use my phone, and share a special QR code that directs back to my LinkedIn profile. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I write about the creator economy, so networking at events like this is extremely important for sourcing (and shameless self-promotion). This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Anaheim , California

☆ How do you actually network to land a new job? Microsoft's ex-VP of HR explains
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Chris Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementStep outside your bubble and network with other organizations in your industryBetter yet, get outside your current organization. Outside your organization, they're at that conference you went to last year. The conversation should be about the person you're networking withRemember in these conversations to make the discussion all about the person you're networking with. AdvertisementThe results take time but can last foreverThe results of great networking aren't fast. But a great network can last a lifetime.

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