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The Mystery Of The Millionaire Hermit

An Old Man Dies. He Has A Lot Of Money But No Will. Where Does It Go?

There's No Price Like Home

Even when offered millions for their houses in Tel Aviv’s historic port district, few Arabs in Jaffa will sell to Jews

The Little State That Could

Venture capitalist-turned-politician Gina Raimondo is bringing prosperity to Rhode Island

Serenity Now

In this golden age of wellness, resort titans miraval and canyon ranch are battling for a share of your inner peace

Foxconn Struggles To Put Wisconsin First

Progress is slow on promises to create jobs and support business in the state

One More Chance For South Africa

Ramaphosa has to win big to consolidate power in the ANC. Then there’s a bigger problem: The economy

Korean Beauty Goes Mainstream

Snail-slime masks and beevenom balms are here to stay

Please Wash Your Hands With Germs

The world’s best-known antibacterial labels are pouring millions into probacterial health and beauty startups. Next up, bugs to treat everything from acne to cancer.

Tesla Wants To Cut Size Of Board From 11 Directors To 7

Tesla plans to cut its board of directors from 11 to seven in a move the electric-car maker says will allow the board to act more nimbly and efficiently.

With Or Without Amazon, The Tech Makeover Is Coming To New York

The tech business will remake New York even without Amazon.

Welcome Tech

Gizmos and gadgets are making your hotel stays more amenable, but the basics are still person-to-person

Supersonic Comeback

Lessons learned from Concorde are making faster-than-sound more workable this time around

May I Have Your Card?

Global business card dimensions vary. So does card stock, font, color and the content on the card. Add in different languages, titles, methods of exchanging and storing cards, and your potential for faux pas increases exponentially.

Industrial Revelation

Travelers to Manchester feel the hum of history as well as an intellectual openness to things new and challenging

Back On The Road

We all know travel can be a pain, but when it hits below the belt you need to know there’s something you can do about it

Into A World Without Marchionne

A new book details the 2018 crisis when Fiat Chrysler lost its “indispensable” chief executive.

&Pizza, Robots & The Future Of Dining

Meet Michael Lastoria— the unlikely pizza mogul who’s quietly reinventing his industry.

The Art Of The Pitch

Asking for money for your business is always time-consuming, often fruitless, and inevitably stressful. But there are ways to make the process more productive and maybe even a little bit enjoyable— beginning with how, and to whom, you make your pitch. To start, “keep it short,” advises Barry Schuler, the former America Online CEO and chairman turned high-profile venture capitalist at DFJ. He’s one of several top investors Inc. recently asked to share their pitching advice for entrepreneurs—based on their experiences vetting thousands of founder pitches, managing billions of dollars, and backing companies including Tesla, Uber, and Twitter. So while there’s no one right way to make the money ask, you can get ahead of the game by consulting these investors’ secrets for making successful pitches.

The Future Of Steak Depends On Science

We may be able to protect our food from global warming. But what will it taste like?

She Found Something In Her Mug, And It Wasn't Coffee

Lee Stowell says she was harassed at Cantor Fitzgerald. She wants her day in court.

Uber Wants The Law On Its Side

With an IPO looming, the company that’s often clashed with authorities tries another approach.

The New Math Of private Jets

Even for the super rich, owning a plane isn’t always the answer. Experts advise maintaining a portfolio of options—including ride-sharing, jet cards, and fractional ownership.

Tech Fights Conflict Minerals

Startups are using blockchain to ensure commodities come from sustainable mines.

No Taxes........Taxes

Real estate tycoons get a host of special breaks not available to most other investors.

Audrey Gelman Building A Business That Nurtures Female-led Startups

Audrey Gelman, cofounder and CEO of the women-focused coworking space The Wing, talks about building a business that nurtures female-led startups.

The Death Of The Smart Gun

Firearms makers have resisted a Silicon Valley innovation that could transform public safety

How I Beat Cancer— While Still Running My Company

Saundra Pelletier Evofem Biosciences - Evofem Biosciences is a pharmaceuticals startup that makes products supporting women’s reproductive health.

Is TikTok Using Kids?

The next big thing in social media, TikTok, is fun, irreverent, and Made in China. It’s also got some unusual ideas about censorship and free speech

A Company With Soaring Sales and Global Impact

What do four actors know about ending child hunger? Back in 2013, when they started their mission-driven company, This Saves Lives, not much. But today, thanks to an entrepreneurial can-do mindset, Ryan Devlin, Ravi Patel, Kristen Bell, and Todd Grinnell (from left) are leading a company with soaring sales—and global impact.

A Retailer Breaks All The Rules

Don Quijote won a cult following in Japan by giving local stores unprecedented control. Can that strategy work internationally?