What do FTX and Monopoly Have in Common?
Monopoly represented a purer, safer time. With modern macroeconomics subject to giant Ponzi schemes, real people lose out on their life savings. “Some employees really trusted in FTX…they put their
Den Fujita: How McDonald’s Japan Became a Reality
Fujita was a unique CEO, relentlessly promoting McDonald’s on television by using unusual ways to convince watchers to eat at his restaurants. His advertisements were purposefully ridiculous and comedic to attract
Turo: How a Car Rental Company Drives Forward
The rental car industry has suffered a dramatic inadequacy: not enough cars to rent. … Read more
How to Build a Billion Dollar Company and Give it Away — Yvon Chouinard & Patagonia
From a blacksmith mountaineer to a CEO of companies saved from bankruptcy by its own their own employees, Yvon Chouinard is a case study in how to create a start
[yellow tail] wines Splices The Wine Industry
“We determined wine at this price point from Australia just tasted better than from other regions; we decided we
How did Pet Rock Rock the Market?
Many toys made the spotlight, including Stretch Armstrong, a world-renowned stretchable rubber action figure, Weebles
The Million Dollar Homepage
Once in awhile, a brilliant idea pops up. The Million Dollar Homepage is a perfect
Pablo Picasso + Apple = The Bull Lesson
Before innovation is born, “no” is said 1,000 times before you say, “yes.”
Prenda Microschools Raises $20M on 3,000 Students
Started in 2013 in Kelly’s home, and officially in 2015, Prenda has created a … Read more
The Origins of the Bank of America: Saved by an Italian American
Without his contribution, the Bank of America wouldn’t have emerged