George Johnson, Afro-Sheen Founder and Chicago Business Icon, Dies at 99
George Johnson built a hair-care empire from $250, became a Wall Street first, and proved Black capitalism could compete at scale.
Category Founder Mental Health
Mental health awareness for founders
AI Safety Regulations Under Fire From Perplexity Co-Founder
Startup founders are increasingly challenging AI safety regulations, arguing heavy compliance costs favor incumbents over innovation.
Cold Email Outreach: How This Founder Got Past CEO’s 53-Email Wall
Reaching busy executives requires research and specificity, not just persistence and volume.
Superdry Fashion Founder Named in Sexual Assault Allegation by Ex-Worker
When allegations of workplace misconduct target a fashion founder, the company's response determines whether the brand survives the reputational crisis.
Healthcare Technology Startup Founded By Advanced Degree Graduate Entrepreneur
Advanced-degree holders bring scientific rigor to healthcare startups, but domain expertise doesn't guarantee business success.
AI Investment Portfolio 2026: How Wiz’s Founder Built Multiple Startup Positions
After selling Wiz to Google for $32 billion, founder Assaf Rappaport is building an AI portfolio focused on infrastructure and autonomous security.
AI Transforming Coding: Startup Founder Insights on Technology Changes
Code generation tools are reshaping startup development workflows—not by replacing developers, but by shifting what problems they actually solve.
Merck’s Bio-Techne acquisition strengthens fundamentals yet stock price appears fairly valued now
Merck strengthens its life sciences portfolio with Bio-Techne, but analyst consensus suggests investors should wait for a better entry point.
What’s next for Japan’s biotech innovator under fresh direction?
Japan's biotech sector pivots toward speed-focused leadership and cell therapy innovation, narrowing the gap with Western competitors.
This vegan restaurant founder now faces unexpected property seizure and legal battles
Yes. Aisha "Pinky" Cole, the founder of the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain based in Atlanta, is facing exactly this scenario.