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California Pizza Kitchen, known for its unconventional toppings like BBQ chicken, does change ownership again. An investor group led by Consortium Brand Partners plans to take over the chain. The deal, which should close this month, is valued at just under $300 million. according to Reuters. The new owners say CPK is positioning itself for […]
When Sammy Nussdorf opened Meadow Lane, an upscale prepared food market in New York City, the store immediately became the Internet’s favorite punching bag. Critics lost out over Tribeca Market’s $27 beef salads, $15 chicken nuggets and $12 grapes, accusing Nussdorf of going out of touch while New Yorkers lost their SNAP benefits. His response? […]
Key Takeaways Google co-founder Sergey Brin attempted to retire from the company in 2019. In a new lecture from Stanford University, Brin says that retiring was “the worst decision” he could have made because it isolated him and cut him off from intellectual stimulation. Within months, he went back to the office and spent more […]
iRobot, the maker of Roomba robot vacuum cleaners, simply crashed into a wall. The Massachusetts-based company filed for bankruptcy this weekend after years of financial strain, but the company said customers don’t have to worry about their devices suddenly shutting down or “shattering” during the restructuring. The filing comes after fierce competition from cheaper rivals […]
Key Takeaways Dylan Field is the CEO of Figma, a $19.45 billion design tools company used by 95% of the Fortune 500. Before co-founding Figma in 2012, he had no experience as a manager. Field initially describes himself as “all bad,” but over time he learned how to be an effective manager. Dylan Field found […]
Key Takeaways Gagan Biyani is the CEO of education platform Maven and co-founder of the online learning platform Udemy. In new social media posts, Biyani revealed that he shares “instant feedback” with applicants while the interview is taking place. He then assesses candidates in real time. If they freeze up or get offended by the […]
Key Takeaways HP plans to lay off between 4,000 and 6,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2028. The move is part of a broader effort to integrate AI into the company’s operations. According to an earnings presentation from HP, the company’s strategy is aimed at driving the adoption and enabling of artificial intelligence […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways AI is accelerating white-collar job losses, especially in data-driven roles such as software development, customer support and finance. AI is likely both a cause and an accelerator of job losses. Companies are using AI not only to automate tasks, but also as a justification […]
Learn how OpenAI’s Atlas turns your browser into a 24/7 AI assistant, helping solopreneurs reduce workload and scale faster. The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. If you only had 30 minutes a day to grow your business, would you really waste it juggling browser tabs? OpenAI just released Atlas: an AI-native browser that […]
