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Wayne Huizenga: How This Modest Garbage Man Became a Self-Made Billionaire
This is the inspiring story of a Chicago-born man by the name of Wayne Huizenga. From an early-age, his father told him, “You can’t make money working for someone else.” After dropping out of college after only one year, a family friend convinced him to get into the trash…
· Editorial Staff
China’s Douchiest Millionaire Just Did Something Unbelievable to Homeless People in New York
Editors note: All images credited to Julia La Roche of Business Insider.
· Waylae Gregoire
These Ladies Have Been Entrepreneurs For Just 6 Weeks & Have Already Raised $20,000
Truly successful people hate how so many ‘wantrepreneurs’ talk about how much they want to build a company, but never act on it. These two college entrepreneurs are about to make most aspiring entrepreneurs look like wimps. Delara Fadavi and Danee Kenyon have only been…
· Benny Luo
Craig Clemens: How I Went From a Broke Salesman to a “Lucky Bastard” Entrepreneur
Every entrepreneur has been there- rock bottom. With no money and nowhere to go, the only way up is to build yourself to success. Is it hard? Harder than anything you’ve ever done before I’ll bet. Is it doable? Absolutely.
· Editorial Staff
Quippi Founder: How He Raised $3 Million For His Startup
There are only two types of startups that seem to get funded these days- the really cool ideas and the most disruptive ideas. But leading a unique startup through funding rounds takes the experience of a seasoned entrepreneur, and no one knows how to do this better than…
· Albert Chang
How to Never Worry About Saving Money Ever Again
Saving money is boring. It’s unsexy, uncool and the alternative is way more fun. It also provides zero instant gratification, which is probably why our generation is so shitty at it. The thing with saving money though, is that it’s kind of like losing weight. You can’t just go…
· Editorial Staff
You’ll Never Think of Doritos the Same Again After Learning How They Were Invented
Have you ever heard the story of “where” Doritos were invented? It’s not a story you’ll forget and it’ll leave you thinking “Only in America.” Let’s go back to 1955 when Disneyland first opened. The founder of Frito-Lay got permission from Walt Disney to open up a Mexican, as…
· Albert Chang
12 Ways To Get the Raise You Want Faster
What’s stopping you from asking your boss for a raise? Does this sound like something you would do? Like most people, your initial reaction might probably be to reject this idea. Maybe your company just laid people off… maybe you’re certain your boss won’t give it to you… maybe…
· Sarah Lesnar
10 Traits Every Entrepreneur Needs in a Significant Other
Most mentors will advise young entrepreneurs to not get involved in a relationship, especially when their startups are really popping off- being in a relationship is just too risky no one wants an emotionally compromised founder to lose sight of the company’s best interest.…
· Editorial Staff
Alexa Dell: An Interview With Billionaire Michael Dell’s Daughter
We live in a day and age where people love sharing every moment of their lives on the internet. As social media platforms and technology evolve with location tracking, we all seem to be getting more transparent. This is how billionaire Michael Dell’s daughter Alexa Dell first…
· Editorial Staff
UPDATED: The 14-Year-Old Girl Who Tweeted Terrorist Threat to American Airlines Has Been Arrested
[Updated April 14, 2024 8:33 p.m PST] The girl has been arrested at her home by Dutch police in Rotterdam, Netherlands. A spokesperson told BusinessInsider: We’re not in a state that we can communicate any state of charges at this point. We just thought it was necessary to bring…
· Editorial Staff
MediaTakeOut.com Founder Questions Whether Sites Like Upworthy Are Sustainable
In January 2006, corporate lawyer and small-business owner Fred Mwangaguhunga (try to say that five times straight) launched MediaTakeOut.com, a blog-style gossip website focused on urban celebrity news. Working with limited resources, the site has grown to be a big media power…
· Editorial Staff
New Study: Attractive Males Have it Way Easier When Raising Startup Funding
According to a new study, businesses started by women receive less venture capital money than their male counterparts. Fiona Murray, who researches business innovation at MIT recently told NPR: “Women-led businesses probably only receive between 5 and 10 percent of all the…
· Editorial Staff
SCOTTEVEST Founder: Why ‘Shark Tank’ is Not a Good Way to Raise Money
“Shark Tank” is a show many aspiring entrepreneurs dream of being on to raise funding for their business idea. According to Business Insider, a slot on the show could be worth “as much as $4 million to $5 million in free marketing exposure.” Scott Jordan was one of those…
· Waylae Gregoire
Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma: The Rules of Entrepreneurship
If you don’t know who Jack Ma is, you should. Regarded as one of the first Chinese internet entrepreneurs, Jack Ma started in 1995 with China Yellowpages before founding what is now Alibaba Group, a highly successful internet-based holding company that earned Ma a spot on the…
· Waylae Gregoire
Live, Work and Party in Bel Air: The Crazy Life of Interning Under the Founder of Rap Genius
We all dream of getting a chance to work that dream job right out of college- I know I would have killed to intern for someone like Kanye West. Some students do get that lucky though and we had the chance to talk with a couple of interns for Rap Genius founder Mahbod Moghadam.…
· Aamir Patel
How I Raised $298,251 on Kickstarter
For an entrepreneur, there isn’t a worse feeling than having an unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign or watching someone with your same idea raise a boatload of money. There are several key points to consider so that you give yourself the greatest chance to succeed. I’ve played…
· Waylae Gregoire
She Got Her Start as a Hooters Waitress. Now She Runs a Billion Dollar Company
One of the things our generation would really love to change in society is to see more female leaders in business. It’s on the rise, there’s no doubt about that, but we still feel there aren’t enough female role models for women to learn and take notes from on how to find…
· Benny Luo
Sean Stephenson: You Will Never Complain Again After Hearing This Man’s Life Story
Struggle is something we all deal with throughout our lives. It tests us in every way imaginable and can drive us past our physical and mental limits. But few can argue that they have gone through as much as Sean Stephenson.
· Editorial Staff
Orbitkey: You Won’t Believe How Much Money They Made Off a Keychain
Sometimes it really is the simplest ideas that are best. Founded by Australian entrepreneurs Rex Kuo and Charles Ng, Orbitkey is a startup that set out to solve a common and obvious problem- annoying jingling keys. The Orbitkey is a keychain that uses a simple design to quietly…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
Results
Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.