Entrepreneurs
33-year-old American living in Germany: ‘I don’t worry about not being able to pay my bills here’
At the age of 33, I sometimes feel like I’ve already lived a thousand lives. I’m originally from Los Angeles, and over the last decade, I’ve done everything from teaching English in China to serving as an emergency aid worker in Turkey during the war in Syria. After I completed my master’s degree in London, […]
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72-year-old hotel tycoon cautions against a major character flaw in successful people: ‘Never get caught by hubris’
Ho Kwon Ping, 72, is the executive chairman of Banyan Group. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Building a business is not for the faint of heart, and many of those who dare to take the chance share one trait: self-confidence. That’s according to hotel tycoon Ho Kwon Ping, 72, the founder and executive chairman […]
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44-year-old who left the U.S. for Spain: I have ‘shorter work hours’ and ‘more energy’
From the moment I set foot in the Netherlands at 17, I knew I wanted to move abroad. But my dream of living overseas always felt just out of reach. I made several attempts: studying Spanish in Spain at 21, teaching English there at 26, and even returning to pursue a master’s degree at 29. […]
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I interviewed 70 parents who raised highly successful adults: 4 things they wish they had known
Over 15 years, I interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs and their parents to learn how they were raised. On the whole, these families are very happy with how their kids turned out. The parents say their grown children are not only accomplished and financially successful, but generous and kind. But looking back now, so many of […]
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Side hustle expert: 4 great, easy, ‘low-maintenance’ ways to make money from your house
For nearly seven years, as the founder, CEO and editor of SideHusl, I’ve devoted my time to researching and reviewing platforms that aim to help people make some extra money. A common question I’m asked is, “How can I turn what I already own into a side hustle?” If you find that you are house […]
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He bought a KFC store in Australia for $100,000 in 1969. Today, his fast food company is worth over $3 billion
Jack Cowin, founder and chariman of Competitive Foods Australia. Courtesy of Jack Cowin As a kid, Jack Cowin shoveled snow, delivered newspapers and sold Christmas cards for cash. By the time he reached his 20s, it was burgers instead of cards. Fast forward to today: The 82-year-old is a billionaire, thanks to his fast food […]
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‘We can overcome climate change’: Richard Branson says young people should not be down about the future
The billionaire Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson said younger generations should feel positive about the future — and that they can “achieve an enormous amount.” “Any of us who get ourselves into a position where we can make a difference, however small it is, just shouldn’t waste that position,” he said, speaking to CNBC’s Tania […]
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‘Many dark times’: How this startup founder overcame self-doubt and started a $100-million-a-year business
Jeffrey Tiong, founder and CEO of PatSnap. Courtesy of Jeffrey Tiong. Many entrepreneurs will say that building a successful startup is costly — both financially and emotionally. Just ask Jeffrey Tiong. The 40-year-old is the founder and CEO of intellectual property and research and development startup Patsnap, a Singapore-based unicorn company that has surpassed an […]
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The rise of Grab: How I built a super app that brings in over $2 billion a year
Anthony Tan is the co-founder and CEO of Grab. Founded in 2012, the ride-hailing app has now grown into a “super app” that offers services in mobility, deliveries, and digital financial services. Grab is listed on the Nasdaq and has more than 35 million users across eight countries in Southeast Asia as of 2023. Anthony […]
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I grew my side hustle into a $20,000 a month business — here are 4 tips I have for aspiring entrepreneurs
Jean Kang, 32, brings in about $20,000 a month with her business. Courtesy of Jean Kang Jean Kang never thought she would be an entrepreneur. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, she had always envisioned herself working for a big tech company. “I grew up watching a lot of ‘Shark Tank’ [and] thought […]
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