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In 1956, physics professor Homer Dodge trusted 25-year-old Warren Buffett with $120,000, the investment grew to tens of millions by 1983Dodge was a physics professor who later served as president of Norwich University in Vermont. In 1956, he was 67 years old and had accumula...
Small habit that changed his finances: Charlie Munger had no family money and 8 children to support. One habit changed his financesCharlie Munger built his wealth through a simple habit: spending less than he earned and investing the difference. Despite having modest ea...
In 2012, Jennifer Aniston became an investor and face of Living Proof; four years later, Unilever agreed to buy the science-based haircare companyJennifer Aniston has been instrumental in the rise of Living Proof, a haircare brand that prioritizes groundbreaking science in its product...
Jio IPO SWOT analysis: What the DRHP says about its growth story, moats and risksJio Platforms is gearing up for a landmark public offering to secure Rs 37,700 crore in funds, with subscriptions expected to commence on O...
In 2011, Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company around household and baby products; its 2021 market debut briefly valued it at nearly $2 billionJessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company after struggling to find safe household and baby products. The company grew rapidly, focusing on...
How a 9-year-old Warren Buffett learnt a lesson on compounding by rolling snowballs on the lawn of his Nebraska homeWarren Buffett's journey into the world of compounding began in his childhood while he rolled snowballs in Nebraska. He drew parallels betw...
ETtech Q&A: From Anthropic to OpenRouter, Menlo Ventures' Matt Murphy and Venky Ganesan on how the firm bets on AIPartners Matt Murphy and Venky Ganesan on the Anthropic bet, life beyond it, where the firm is putting its money now, and why India's AI fu...
As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcomeThailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan,...
G20 ministers discuss curbing impact of govt-backed excess manufacturing capacities: Piyush GoyalG20 trade ministers focused on preventing unfair manufacturing practices caused by government-supported large production capacities. Discus...
In 1999, Ron Conway backed Google before its IPO. 5 years later, the search giant went public at a $23 billion valuationRon Conway heard about Google when it was still a Stanford project. The idea interested him, but getting close to the founders took months....
India can add over 100 million long-term investors by 2035: ReportAccording to an EY India report, India could add over 100 million long-term investors by 2035 as investing expands beyond metros and afflue...
Small Habit That Changed Their Finances: Vivek Oberoi has Rs 1,200 cr wealth, but still checks price tags. Actor-businessman says, 'not because I have to but...'Vivek Oberoi, who reportedly has Rs 1,200 crore wealth, says his approach to money was shaped by lessons from his father. In an Indian Expr...
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez backed three brothers’ coffee dream and then came a $500 Million valuationJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were among the investors who backed the company behind Super Coffee. The bottled-coffee brand was started...
Jeff Bezos’ parents gave him $245,573 to start Amazon in 1995 despite his warning that the company had only a 30% chance of success — what made them trust his risky internet business idea?Jeff Bezos knew Amazon could fail when his parents gave him $245,573 from their savings in 1995. He had put the odds of success at only 30%...
In 2014, Nas invested in smart-doorbell startup Ring; 4 years later, Amazon bought the company for $1.1 billion and the American rapper pocketed at least $25 millionNas and Ring story is about the changing boundaries between entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship. Nas entered the investment worl...
Beyond product-market fit: The real challenges of scaling a startupProduct-market fit can prove that a startup has found demand. Scaling it successfully requires a different set of decisions around people, ...
Quote of the day by Richard Branson, 'Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming' offers timeless life advice on success, career, ambition, personal growth, teaches us why missed opportunities aren’t the end, how entrepreneurs can stay ready for next big chanceRichard Branson’s quote is a reminder that entrepreneurship is a journey rather than a single moment of success. Missing one opportunity, l...
ISM 2.0: Several chip companies plan to invest in India in 6 months, says Ashwini VaishnawIndia’s second semiconductor mission has drawn nearly $12 billion in industry interest, with investments expected to begin within six month...
Warren Buffett is passing the baton: 5 investment mantras the next generation can carry forwardWarren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and become chairman emeritus, with Howard Buffett taking the role. Greg Abel...
In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber; 5 years later, his stake was worth more than $60 million as the ride-hailing company expandedIn 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber when the ride-hailing startup was still finding its footing. Five years later, his stake ...