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WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official
Lauren Feiner, The Verge
President Donald Trump made an unconventional pick for his nomination to the Federal Trade Commission: WeatherTech founder and CEO David MacNeil. MacNeil founded the company, which makes weather-resistant car floor mats, in 1989, according to its website, and…
Jan 13, 2026, 10:28 PM
Marc Andreessen says being controversial gives his VC firm an 'incredible competitive advantage'
Henry Chandonnet, Business Insider
Marc Andreessen said that his VC firm benefits "the more outspoken we are." Startup founders are drawn to their candid messaging, he said.
Jan 12, 2026, 10:59 AM
10 Friday Monday AM Reads
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
52 things I learned in 2025: This year I stopped being a consultant, started a tiny company, sold hundreds of little modular synths… https://medium.com/@tomwhitwell/52-things-i-learned-in-2025-edeca7e3fdd8 See also 52 things I learned in 2025 The news (to m…
Jan 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
Michael Dell's journey to a $148 billion fortune began with a $1,000 investment
Bryan Metzger, Business Insider
Dell founded his computer company in 1984 while a student at University of Texas. He had just $1,000 to start with.
Dec 2, 2025, 6:50 PM
Is Enova International (ENVA) The Best Small-Cap Stock to Benefit From Fed’s Rate-Cut Cycle?
Fahad Saleem, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Best Small-Cap Stocks With Huge Potential According to Reddit as Market Looks Beyond AI Trade. Enova International Inc (NYSE:ENVA...
Nov 27, 2025, 1:56 PM
Donald Trump’s War on Christmas
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic
It’s a bad year for shoppers. It’s a terrible year for small-business owners.
Nov 27, 2025, 12:00 PM
SP Media Group’s Avenue Six Studios To Provide Financing For California-Based Film & TV Productions
Anthonypauldalessandro, Deadline
Avenue Six Studios, a Van Nuys-based production facility, owned by SP Media Group, will be providing production financing to support movie and TV projects shot on its soundstages or utilize its services. SP Media Group is led by veteran producer Steven Paul, …
Nov 11, 2025, 4:29 PM
Tariffs may sound simple on paper, but they unleash a tangle of costs for small businesses
Huileng Tan, Business Insider
Ripple effects from President Donald Trump's tariffs include failed shipments, customs holds, surprise inspections, and contract disputes.
Oct 22, 2025, 12:00 AM
Trump's H-1B overhaul could kneecap startups in the talent wars.
Ben Bergman,Charles Rollet,Julia Hornstein,Alex Nicoll,Henry Chandonnet, Business Insider
Startup founders are worried that changes to the H-1B visa program could make it even harder to compete with bigger companies in the talent wars.
Sep 24, 2025, 9:00 AM
Trump Mobile’s earliest actual phones are neither made in America, nor cheap
Tushar Mehta, Android Authority
Trump Mobile has started selling phones from other brands while leaving out details about the proclaimed T1 Phone's availability.
Sep 17, 2025, 9:05 AM
Why your favorite Etsy treasures could soon cost more — or go away entirely
Chabeli Carrazana, Salon
Women who turned to Etsy to build small businesses face the prospect of closing or downsizing because of tariffs.
Sep 14, 2025, 10:00 AM
2 boutique owners are rethinking whether their business is still viable after a long-standing tax exemption ended
Katherine Li, Business Insider
A boutique business that imports goods from Europe is facing skyrocketing costs after the de minimis exemptions ended.
Sep 9, 2025, 11:02 AM
Oracle’s layoff train rolls on: 101 in WA, 250+ in CA - with more cuts looming
Thomas Claburn, Theregister.com
Big Red bloodbath not yet acknowledged by the company Oracle on Tuesday laid off more than 100 workers in Washington State and more than 250 in California, though we're told that the database giant may be firing thousands around the world.…
Sep 3, 2025, 11:28 PM
Small businesses worldwide — from sticker shops in Japan to beret sellers in New Zealand — are scrambling after Trump's tariff rule on small packages
htan@insider.com (Huileng Tan), Business Insider
Starting Friday, package deliveries to the US will face duties, prompting postal carriers of at least 25 countries to pause package deliveries.
Aug 29, 2025, 1:53 AM
India's small businesses scramble to cushion blow from Trump's 50% tariffs
Ashwin Manikandan and Ira Dugal, Yahoo Entertainment
MUMBAI (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of Indian small businesses are scrambling to find new buyers in markets across Europe, Africa and Asia to dull the impact...
Aug 28, 2025, 11:50 AM
Republicans pitch Trump’s domestic policy agenda in Iowa, but some entrepreneurs aren’t yet sold
Annie Grayer, CNN, CNN
When Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler touted that her agency guarantees approximately 2,000 small business loans every week, Laura Pager, a small ...
Aug 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
Restaurants under threat as costs skyrocket and consumers cut back...
Bryan Mena, Sarah Dewberry, CNN
Restaurants under threat as costs skyrocket and consumers cut back... (Second column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Republican Congressman: 'Prices Are Up' -- but It's 'For Good of Country'... Inflation to Rise as Higher Tariffs Feed…
Aug 10, 2025, 11:40 AM
Expensify, Inc. (EXFY) Announces $3 Million Share Repurchase; Expands its International Network
Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment
Expensify, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXFY) is included in our list of the 10 Best AI Stocks to Buy Under $3. On July 1, 2025, Expensify, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXFY) announced a $3...
Aug 10, 2025, 12:07 AM
Amazon Is Laying Off Wondery Staff as It Rethinks Its Podcast Business
Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com
Amazon is moving some of its Wondery shows to Audible as video podcasts are taking over
Aug 4, 2025, 7:15 PM
Genmab A/S (GMAB) Opens U.S. Hub in New Jersey to Drive Global Growth
Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently compiled a list of 11 Best Undervalued Stocks to Invest in Now. Genmab A/S stands eighth on our list and has recently opened new sites in the US....
Jul 26, 2025, 2:37 AM
Frustrated By The Obstacles in Selling Second-Hand Furniture, This Entrepreneur Launched Her Own Platform, AptDeco. It Has Attracted More Than $20 Million In Funding.
Elaine Pofeldt, Senior Contributor, Elaine Pofeldt, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/elainepofeldt/, Forbes
AptDeco is a fast-growing marketplace for pre-owned furniture dreamed up by an entrepreneur from Sudan who wished she could find a site that simplified transactions and shipping.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:36 PM
What it takes to be a thriving Amazon seller making seven figures
Steve Russolillo, Business Insider
In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about an exclusive Facebook group for Amazon sellers, DOGE cuts, and outspoken VCs.
Jul 13, 2025, 10:39 AM
Feds brag about hefty Oracle discount – licensing experts smell a lock-in
Lindsay Clark, Theregister.com
If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is The US General Services Administration (GSA) has announced an agreement with Oracle it claims offers a 75 percent discount on the vendor's license-based technology.…
Jul 8, 2025, 12:24 PM
Prime Medicine Focuses on Genetic Liver Diseases, Partnered Programs After Positive CGD Data
Maham Fatima, Yahoo Entertainment
Prime Medicine Inc. (NASDAQ:PRME) is one of the best hot stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. In May, Prime Medicine announced a strategic...
Jul 6, 2025, 8:01 AM