StartEngine

You never know what you'll get when a company goes public. Some start fast and then die off faster. Others have a slow and steady rise to the top. And of course, some take off and provide investors with massive returns in a short period In 2021, there were 1,035 IPOs. So, when you consider that...

Few people have more influence on corporate culture and strategic innovation than Amazon.com Inc. Founder Jeff Bezos. His annual letters to shareholders are a source of insight and a blueprint for organizational success.  The 2017 edition is notable for its earnest dive into the essence of...

Billionaire Charlie Munger’s design for a sizable student housing project at the University of California, Santa Barbara has generated considerable debate. His blueprint for the structure, which envisioned over 4,500 students residing in windowless rooms, was met with diverse reactions,...

Bill Gates is a central figure in the tech and business sector, having transformed the technology landscape as the co-founder of Microsoft Inc. and becoming one of its most affluent individuals. He reached billionaire status in 1987, and by 1995, Forbes named him the world’s richest person, a...

There's no such thing as a boring "Shark Tank" episode, and episode five of season 15 proved this to be true once again. If you took in the action live, you were sure to be on the edge of your seat for all 60 minutes. For those who missed the Halloween-themed episode of the most recent season, here...

Leaders are often celebrated for their steadfastness and quick decision-making, but Amazon.com Inc. Founder Jeff Bezos, the second-richest person in the world, proposes a different approach to effective leadership.  Contrary to popular belief, it is not the consistency of thought but the ability to...

In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), Tesla Inc. is the cream of the crop. While Elon Musk's company is the "cool kid on the block," there's plenty of opportunity for other EV manufacturers to grab a piece of the pie. Lucid Group Inc. is one such company, with Andrew Liveris,...

Tune into "Shark Tank" on any Friday night and you're sure to be impressed by the moxie (or lack thereof) of the sharks and entrepreneurs. Season 15, episode 3 was no different.  The sharks in this episode were Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary and guest shark Michael Rubin...

Last week was full of big funding rounds, including one exceeding $1 billion. While investors have been relatively tight with their money this year, it hasn't stopped some companies from securing cash. Take a look at last week's top 10 announced funding rounds. 1. Metropolis Metropolis raised $1.7...

Investing in giants like Apple Inc. during its early years was once reserved for the financial elite.  The title accredited investor was the golden ticket, a designation carved out in 1933 legislation to protect against the financial debacles that preceded the Great Depression. This meant that...

In a recent interview with GQ, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban shared his perspectives on Elon Musk's leadership of the platform formerly known as Twitter. Cuban's insights offer a glimpse into what it takes to successfully run such a significant platform and the challenges that come with it....

StartEngine made Inc. magazine's Inc. 5000 list, which includes the fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. StartEngine reached the rankings in both 2022 and 2023, ranking in the top 25% overall and the top 100 for financial services. According to Inc.'s metrics, StartEngine's revenue growth over...

America's billionaires have had a great year from a financial standpoint.  The top 20 people on Forbes' 2023 richest list have added $310 billion to their fortunes. Together, they have a combined wealth of $1.9 trillion, a 30% increase from a year ago. To give a sense of how significant their...

While carbon dioxide is often referenced as a core culprit of climate change, the greenhouse gas methane is over 80 times more impactful during 20 years in the atmosphere. Methane is also the primary component of natural gas, which often moves into the atmosphere from the flaring and venting of oil...

Warren Buffett, the renowned investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, is set to make a substantial commitment to the renewable energy sector by allocating $3.9 billion toward wind and solar power projects. This strategic move underscores his dedication to sustainable energy initiatives....