Brock Pierce arrived in Puerto Rico seven years ago, promising to use crypto magic to revitalize the local economy. Now he’s mired in legal disputes and fighting with his business partners.
Category: Entrepreneurship
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Can This Tiny Economy Show Europe How to Compete Again?
Sweden outperforms in tech, has a roster of $1 billion-plus start-ups and could be a model as the European Union refigures its growth policies.
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Why Google, Microsoft and Amazon Shy Away From Buying A.I. Start-Ups
Google, Microsoft and Amazon have made deals with A.I. start-ups for their technology and top employees, but have shied from owning the firms. Here’s why.
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How Beverly Nguyen Made a Name in NYC’s Fashion and Culture Scenes
Beverly Nguyen, a stylist, editor and merchant, has become a new soft power broker in New York.
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Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Pledge to Support Kamala Harris
The group, including Democratic donors such as Reid Hoffman and Vinod Khosla, has been organized under an effort called VCsForKamala.
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Memecoins, Cryptocurrencies Based on Internet Memes, Roar Back
One of the wildest, most scam-ridden corners of the cryptocurrency industry — memecoins, which are rooted in internet memes — has roared back.
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Watch Microbrands Find Success in Individuality
Small operations such as Anoma and Baltic say their unusual designs and lower-end prices have fueled significant growth.
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Founder of Fandango, J. Michael Cline, Dies After Plunge From Manhattan Hotel
J. Michael Cline was the co-founder of an online ticketing company that changed how Americans went to the movies.
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The End of the Affair? Not for Eric Schmidt.
While Mr. Schmidt was chief executive of Google, he had an extramarital relationship with Marcy Simon, a public relations executive. A decade after they split, things are still messy.
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As Chronic Work Stress Climbs, Enter the Burnout Coach
As chronic work stress climbs, entrepreneurs find opportunity in the burgeoning space of burnout coaching.