Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.
Category: Entrepreneurship
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With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect
A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.
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Pitchfork Alumni Launch New Music Publication, Hearing Things
After the popular publication was folded into GQ, a group of them is striking out on its own. One of the first orders of business: doing away with album scores.
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Led by Believers in the City’s Future, Detroit Is on the Rebound
Once the largest city in the U.S. to declare bankruptcy, this Midwestern metropolis is now thriving. But some obstacles still remain.
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Inside Detroit’s Newlab, a Hub for Mobility Startups in Henry Ford’s Hometown
Entrepreneurs once flocked to Motor City to build cars. Now, they’re building its mobility future.
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Ratan Tata, Whose Indian Business Empire Went Global, Dies at 86
The patriarch of a powerful family, his Tata Group put an indelible stamp on Indian life while acquiring British brand names like Tetley Tea and Jaguar.
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How Everyone Got Lost in Netflix’s Endless Library
Ten years after Silicon Valley remade TV, it’s become clear how the streaming revolution distorted our collective viewing habits — and sense of the culture.
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The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.
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Small Independent Watchmakers Draw Big Brand Interest
Chanel has taken a stake in MB&F, the latest example of how customer enthusiasm for artisanal timepieces has prompted luxury groups to look for partners.
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In Silicon Valley, a Rogue Plan to Alter the Climate
A pair of restless entrepreneurs are releasing pollutants in the sky to try to cool the planet.
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Women Entrepreneurs Are Hitting a Funding Wall
For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women are vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing.