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Barbara Corcoran famously sold the real estate company she founded for $66 million in 2001. Since then, she became an original investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” which is now filming its 17th season, and now makes about $4.5 million a year from her investments.On Tuesday, Corcoran posted on Instagram that, despite accumulating millions, there are some “rules to being rich” that she wishes she had known sooner.Related: Barbara Corcoran Did ‘Crazy Things’ to Retain Employees, From Hot Air Balloon Rides to a Free Bentley: ‘We Had No Turnover'”If you want to be rich, follow these rules,” the post begins. Then…

In a world that often rewards aggression over empathy, noise over stillness, and speed over reflection, staying soft-hearted can feel like a radical act. But gentleness is not weakness — it’s a strength refined through clarity, compassion, and inner peace. Few spiritual leaders embody this more gracefully than His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.The Dalai Lama’s teachings are not just for monks or mystics. They are for everyday people — those of us struggling with burnout, navigating toxic workplaces, recovering from heartbreaks, or simply trying to be better versions of ourselves. His words soothe, inspire, and quietly guide us toward…

JPMorgan Chase is far ahead of its rivals — but the bank is still running the race with an eye on its competition.In the first half of the year, JPMorgan’s market value reached nearly $800 billion, more than the market values of its competitors Citigroup ($168 billion), Bank of America ($344 billion), and Wells Fargo ($260 billion) combined. In the same period, the bank raked in $30 billion in profit.According to a Wednesday Bloomberg report, JPMorgan was able to reach market value highs because it benefited from acquiring First Republic Bank in May 2023. The acquisition made the bank even…

Electric car sales penetration is expected to cross 7% by FY28 subject to timely resolution of rare earth element (REE) disruption and riding on the back of new model launches, according to a report by CareEdge Advisory.The increase in penetration would also be dependent on government push for improving the charging infrastructure in the country.India’s electric car ecosystem has witnessed significant momentum over the past three years, growing from just over 5,000 units in FY21 to more than 1.07 lakh units in FY25, it said.”India’s electric car sales penetration is likely to cross 7% by FY28, provided rare earth disruption…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Professional skills and experience are essential in hiring, but they’re only part of the equation. When screening candidates, it’s equally important to consider how well someone aligns with your company’s culture. This alignment influences employee satisfaction, team collaboration and long term retention. In short, it’s the difference between simply filling a role and building a resilient, values-driven organization.In my own hiring process, I look beyond resumes and technical credentials. I pay close attention to how candidates show adaptability, a growth mindset and genuine interest in our mission. I want to know how…

When engineer and MIT graduate Calvin French-Owen joined OpenAI in May 2024, the startup had around 1,000 employees. A year later, OpenAI’s workforce had tripled to 3,000 employees, and French-Owen was in the top 30% by tenure.In a blog post published Tuesday, French-Owen detailed what it was like to work for the ChatGPT-maker for a little over a year, from May 2024 to June 2025. He quit OpenAI three weeks ago, stating that there was no “personal drama” behind his decision, but that he was simply “craving a fresh start.”Related: OpenAI Is Creating AI to Do ‘All the Things That…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. My investment journey started over 10 years ago. Having invested in over 200 companies since then, I couldn’t help but realize the need for a better infrastructure to close my deals. I’d set up a lot of SPVs and tools, and I invested in other providers building tools for investors and fund managers, but I needed fast, efficient and customized platforms.However, the platforms I was looking for did not yet exist, so I adapted by creating my own tools to facilitate a smoother investment experience. This was when I realized that the…

Mira Murati spent six and a half years at OpenAI as its chief technology officer (CTO) before stepping down in September 2024. Now, her AI startup Thinking Machines Lab (TML), which was founded in February, closed a $2 billion seed round this week that values the startup at $12 billion, a spokesperson told TechCrunch.TML has yet to launch any products, at least publicly. But on Tuesday, Murati said on X that the company would be sharing its first product “in the next couple of months.”Related: This New AI Startup Led By a Former OpenAI Exec Is Offering $500,000 Salaries “We’re…

India’s festive season is expected to generate over 2.16 lakh seasonal jobs in the second half of 2025, marking a 15-20% year-on-year increase in gig and temporary employment, a report said on Wednesday. The rise in festive hiring is being driven by sectors, including retail, ecommerce, BFSI, logistics, hospitality, travel, and FMCG, workforce solutions firm Adecco India said in the report. Hiring activity has gained momentum in anticipation of upcoming festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Dussehra, Diwali, seasonal sales and the wedding season.Many companies are advancing their hiring cycles to stay ahead of demand and ensure operational readiness for what is expected to…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At some point in elementary school, you were probably asked what you wanted to be when you grew up. If you were a kid in New York or New Jersey, odds are someone in that classroom wrote down shortstop for the New York Yankees.Most people never reach the heights their childhood selves aspired to.But Anthony Volpe isn’t most people. Fueled by years of preparation, passion and patience, Volpe made his major league debut for his beloved Yankees in 2023, just four years after being drafted. Today, he’s living his dream — starting…