Bernie Marcus: An Entrepreneur’s Fight for America Bernie Marcus: An Entrepreneur’s Fight for America Published: November 4, 2023, 9:29 p.m. ET During my recent visit to Boca Raton, Florida, I had the privilege of sitting down with Bernie Marcus, the renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for free markets. Right from the start, Marcus made it …
I despise the phenomenon of CEO virtue-signaling. It often feels insincere and leads to negative consequences. However, under the current circumstances, with Israel facing potential annihilation following a horrific terrorist attack, it may be a suitable time for such displays, even if they are performative. In an odd twist, corporate America has been unusually reserved …
The Future of College Education and AI’s Impact In a thought-provoking column for Fortune, Chris Hyams, CEO of Indeed.com, highlighted the potential obsolescence of skills taught in college due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Hyams raised concerns about the rapid pace at which technological innovation is reshaping industries compared to the gradual evolution of …
Kiwi Camara, a former CEO of software company CS Disco, famously appeared on the list of America’s highest-paid CEOs in July 2022, surpassing Apple’s Tim Cook in terms of compensation. However, Camara’s tenure came to a sudden end this month as he resigned from his position, forfeiting stock options that were once valued at $110 …
Dave Clark Considering 2026 Gubernatorial Run in Texas Dave Clark, the former CEO of freight and logistics firm Flexport, is reportedly exploring a potential bid for the Texas gubernatorial race in 2026. Known for his work as a longtime executive at Amazon, where he played a key role in developing the company’s shipping operations, Clark …
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon addressed recent criticism in a live interview on CNBC, acknowledging that it was “not fun,” but emphasizing his commitment to running the firm. He stated that he did not recognize the negative portrayal of him in the media and that his colleagues and clients shared this sentiment. Despite this, he …
In October, Elon Musk borrowed a staggering $1 billion from his own company, SpaceX, around the same time he acquired Twitter for $44 billion. The loan was approved by SpaceX and backed by Musk’s stock in the company. Although the exact date of the loan is unknown, Musk completed the acquisition of Twitter on October …
Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has made the decision to step down from her position, according to the pharmacy chain operator. This comes less than three years after Brewer, a former executive at Starbucks, took on the top job at Walgreens. The departure of Brewer from the company was a mutual decision, according to …
Shares in Better, the company whose CEO fired 900 workers via Zoom earlier this year, experienced a significant decline of more than 95% on Thursday. The online mortgage lender recently went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Aurora Acquisition Corp. However, this move was met with investor indifference, likely influenced …
Neeraj Khemlani, the co-president of CBS News, has reportedly informed close associates that he will no longer be overseeing the news division. Khemlani has faced scrutiny for his alleged bullying and rude behavior, with HR monitoring his actions. Following the publication of a Post story detailing these concerns, rumors of his departure intensified. Despite being …