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VCs have waited years for Navan to go public. Here are the big winners in its IPO.

Ariel Cohen, cofounder and CEO of Navan.NavanNavan just barrelled through a government shutdown to notch its long-awaited IPO.The travel and expense management company grabbed one of the biggest IP...

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I became a sommelier while getting my MBA. My expert knowledge of wine has become my secret weapon at networking events.

The author became a wine expert.Courtesy of Sneha SaigalI earned my wine certification as a sommelier while I was studying for my MBA in Spain.Thanks to my expertise, I can now easily connect at ne...

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Docusign tries making love, not war, with OpenAI

Allan Thygesen, CEO of DocusignDocusignDocusign integrates with ChatGPT to counter AI-driven market concerns.The integration lets users manage contracts within ChatGPT.This move aligns Docusign wit...

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I made over $26 million in the last 8 years, but I lost friends along the way. It's taken time to learn who I can trust.

Lisa Johnson has found that some of her friendships changed after she became wealthy.Tori Ferenc for BIThis as-told-to essay is part of Lonely at the Top, a series that examines the link between we...

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Reselling your Blue Jays tickets? Here’s what the CRA wants to know

The hottest commodity in Toronto this Halloween weekend wasn’t a Labubu costume but coveted ...

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Home Depot cofounder Ken Langone: 'New York is on the verge of making a monumental mistake'

Langone made the comments at Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Summit.John Lamparski/Getty ImagesKen Langone appeared to take a jab at NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday.He sa...

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I founded a cereal brand after quitting finance. Here's a day in my life — from avoiding morning meetings to bedtime singing with my daughter.

Krishna Kaliannan, the 35-year-old founder of Catalina Crunch and father of two, shares his daily routine.Desiree Rios for Business InsiderThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kris...

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Real estate investors who scaled to 24 units in a year explain why they only buy multifamily properties — and why they're betting on Buffalo

Brett Carlsen/Getty ImagesConnor Swofford and Pieter Louw invest in multifamily properties in Buffalo.Specifically, they're looking for three- to 10-unit properties that need renovations.They like ...

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Is Stone Street still the epicenter of Wall Street social life? We found out.

William Edwards/Business InsiderThis post originally appeared in the First Trade newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily markets newsletter here.Once upon a time, when most of the m...

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Two-thirds of millennials are afraid of running out of money in retirement, CPPIB survey says

Amid a tough job market ...

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OpenAI and Nvidia keep proving themselves to be the stock market's most reliable kingmakers

OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanAlex Brandon/APThis post originally appeared in the First Trade newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily markets newsletter here.Good morning and welcome to Firs...

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A Sequoia partner warns the AI gold rush is built on shaky, 'experimental' revenue

Sequoia partner Alfred Lin says the AI boom could be fueled by "experimental revenue" that might not last.Big Event Media/Getty Images for HumanX ConferenceThe AI boom has produced a surge of "expe...

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The CRA is already deflecting responsibility for its missteps instead of improving

As you’re reading this, it is day 57 or so of the ...

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Can We Help People Improve Their Life Expectancy Estimates?

The brief’s key findings are: Understanding how long we might live can affect our retirement decisions, but many people underestimate their odds of living to older ages. This ...

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Mercor pays over $1.5 million a day to humans training AI, says its CEO

Brendan Foody, the CEO of Mercor, said an IPO could be on the horizon.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesMercor pays out over $1.5 million a day to humans it enlists to train AI models.Mercor recent...

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On the ground in Dubai: What it's like working and living in the burgeoning financial hub

The skyline of Dubai, including the Burj Khalifa, as seen from a rooftop in the DIFC.Bradley SaacksFinancial services firms and wealthy individuals have flocked to Dubai in recent years.The Dubai I...

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13 celebrities and business leaders who didn't find success until they were 50

Martha Stewart and Bernie Marcus both founded their businesses at age 50.R. Diamond/Getty ImagesSome of the most recognizable brands today were started by people who were 50 or older.Fast-food comp...

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My 83-year-old mom had dementia, and I lived 1,200 miles away. My oldest son visited her regularly, and I called her every day.

Heather Boynton with her mom, Terry, and son, Josh.Courtesy of Heather BoyntonHeather Boynton lived an 18-hour drive away from her octogenarian mother with dementia.She often felt frustrated and gu...

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A 39-year-old accountant knew AI was coming for his job — so he started vibe coding

After nearly two decades in accounting, Wei Khjan Chan (right) feared AI would take his job. To stay ahead, he picked up vibe coding.Wei Khjan ChanLongtime accountant Wei Khjan Chan told Business I...

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I go along with my husband's savings plan even though I don't like it, but he won't follow mine. Why does he get to call the shots?

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4 real estate investors explain how they're capitalizing on an IRS rule to avoid capital gains tax and scale their portfolios

Denver-based couple Jeff White and Suleyka Bolaños retired before 40.Courtesy of Jeff White and Suleyka BolañosSavvy investors use 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting in like...

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