Future 50 executives say they’re focusing on investing in AI and remote work Executives discussed how they’re becoming agile and advancing tech during a virtual conversation hosted by Fortune and Workday. Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Inflection CEO talks rebuilding a startup, AI 'in dialogue with the planet' and working with Trump Sean White was tapped by Reid Hoffman earlier this year to take over as CEO of Inflection, after co-founders and most of the staff were hired by Microsoft. Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Help Fortune find Europe's Most Innovative Companies 2025 Fortune is partnering with market research and data company Statista to look for Europe's Most Innovative Companies, and you can help with the search. Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Founders must embrace 'design with a capital D' if they want to convince investors, says a partner at Alphabet's GV “Design is critical for a successful company,” said Vanessa Cho, design partner at GV, at Fortune's Brainstorm Design conference on Dec. 5 Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Pitching investors is like the NFL draft says Colin Kaepernick—‘it only takes one’ At Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference, the former 49ers quarterback said that startup founders will often hear “no”—but need to keep looking for the investor who believes in them. Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Microsoft’s biz dev boss on the big bets that could define the future of AI Microsoft’s Christopher Young shares how AI is taking shape in areas like embodied tech, sustainable data centers, and venture bets on cybersecurity, governance, and healthcare at Brainstorm AI. Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Healthcare executives are banking on AI to unburden doctors, make processes smoother, and save time At Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference, CVS’s Tilak Mandadi said, “anything we’re doing with AI that makes our care and clinical professionals’ jobs easy is my favorite.” Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Visa’s head of tech wants AI companies to focus less on pitch decks and more on code Rajat Taneja, president of technology at Visa, and Pegah Ebrahimi of FPV Ventures discussed the future of AI and finance at Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference. Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Stability AI's new CEO, hired six months ago, says business growing by 'triple digits' and no debt Prem Akkaraju discussed the turnaround he's led at Stability AI as CEO in an interview at Fortune’s Brainstorm AI event in San Francisco. Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Amazon’s top AI exec says industry concerns that LLMs have ‘hit a wall’ are overblown. Says Jeff Bezos ‘very involved’ in AI efforts Speaking at Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference in San Francisco, Amazon SVP and head of Artificial General Intelligence Rohit Prasad dismissed concerns about the industry’s feared “AI wall.” Fortune · Dec 9, 2024
McKinsey head of global banking shares ‘How to’ guide for banks implementing artificial intelligence The consulting firm to governments and big businesses has been helping banks implement artificial intelligence solutions for two years, and today published a report of best practices. Fortune · Dec 9, 2024
Top career coach warns Gen X about 3 changes to the CEO playbook that hurt mid-senior-level executives Leaders have “zero interest” in long-term value, Brett Trainor said. Fortune · Dec 9, 2024
After raising $100 million for his supply-chain startup, Dave Clark hired an Amazon chief scientist and other former top execs The startup Auger raised $100 million in the fall. Now it’s got a founding executive team packed with Amazon veterans. Fortune · Dec 9, 2024
She almost quit Goldman when she didn't make partner Goldman's global head of corporate engagement and president of the Goldman Sachs Foundation will now have oversight of the $3 billion Urban Investment Group. Fortune · Dec 9, 2024
Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2024 Steve Cohen Was Never Going to Lose the Biggest Auction in Sports History The New York Mets owner has enough money to get what he really wants, whether it’s a work of art or a generational baseball player. He was always going to win the bidding war for Juan Soto.
Fortune · Dec 8, 2024 Most Americans are financially illiterate—and the U.S. is doing a disservice to 18-year-olds by letting them sign up for $100,000 in college loans, experts say Gen Z is the most financially illiterate generation, racking up trillions in debt—and experts are split on how to fix the problem
Fortune · Dec 8, 2024 Meet John Elkann, the enigmatic billionaire heir fighting to save Jeep parent Stellantis To get a better idea of what makes 48-year-old John Elkann tick, Fortune spoke to the author who chronicled his family’s turbulent history.
Fortune · Dec 7, 2024 What David Sacks as AI czar (with Elon Musk as wingman) could mean for OpenAI With David Sacks as AI Czar and Elon Musk in Trump’s inner circle, OpenAI may face challenges from two of its biggest critics.
Fortune · Dec 7, 2024 Chainalysis's new CEO looks to M&A as firm rides wave of growth Levin says the blockchain forensic firm is enjoying mid 20% growth with customers in 100 countries.
Salon · Dec 7, 2024 CEOs losing pay are still really rich Top execs are paid mostly through stock incentives, and their pay has ballooned far beyond their workers' earnings
Fortune · Dec 7, 2024 Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’ Tokyo earlier this year introduced a government-sponsored dating app to help people find partners.
Benzinga · Dec 7, 2024 Warren Buffett Once Said Hiring Someone To Change Them Is 'Just As Crazy' As Marrying Someone To Change Them: 'The Reason That Berkshire Has Been Successful…' Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's leadership philosophy emphasizes the importance of integrity, intelligence, and energy in hiring and managing talent, with Buffett advocating for leaders who have a clear vision and the ability to inspire, while also acknowledging that leadership qualities can be developed over time.
Fortune · Dec 6, 2024 The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sets the business world on edge as police search for answers The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was gunned down early Wednesday morning.
Fortune · Dec 6, 2024 Security businesses’ phones are ringing off the hook following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO “We’re getting calls from everybody.”
Fortune · Dec 6, 2024 Michael Phelps does these 5 things every day to be his 'best self' The Olympian dedicates most of his retirement to mental health advocacy—and keeping his own mental wellness in check.