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‘A perfect storm for the whole food system right now’: One of the world’s largest fertilizer companies…
The war in Ukraine, supply chains, and climate change are creating a "perfect storm for the whole food system."
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Researchers have followed over 700 people since 1938 to find the keys to happiness. Here’s what they…
The secret to happiness is more in our control than we may believe. Here’s how to start.
The inside story of ChatGPT: How OpenAI founder Sam Altman built the world’s hottest technology with billions…
The A.I. future, according to Altman, could be spectacular—unless it goes spectacularly wrong. Why Big Tech giants and business leaders everywhere are losing sleep over generative A.I.
COVID isn’t just infecting you—it could be reactivating viruses that have been dormant in your body for…
“Long COVID” in some may not be an entirely new entity, researchers say.
Hustle culture is a dangerous myth, burnout expert says. Here are 6 ways to beat it
Busyness no longer constitutes success. How to say no to the hustle.
Shopify is axing all meetings involving more than two people in a remote work ‘calendar purge’ that…
The e-commerce giant wants to eliminate unnecessary meetings to give workers more time for other tasks.
FORTUNE on Blitzscaling
Hey Reid Hoffman, What Is Blitzscaling?
The founder/CEO/VC talks about his new book.
FORTUNE on Business
Two business school professors break down the deeper reasons why Starbucks customers were so enraged when the…
Loss aversion, a key concept in behavioral economics, provides a simple explanation.
The CEO of OnlyFans wants you to know her $1-billion-a-year business isn’t just about sex anymore
OnlyFans became a runaway hit thanks to adult content. Amrapali Gan wants to diversify its image without losing its edge.
FORTUNE on Career
The next era of work will be about skills–not pedigree. Here’s how employers are changing the way…
Employers are increasingly relying on skills rather than experience and degrees as the key filter through which to evaluate candidates on LinkedIn.
What is career cushioning? It’s the newest workplace term everyone’s about to hate, thanks to an impending…
There’s a new workplace colloquialism in town—and you’ve likely already taken part.
FORTUNE on Diversity
Men Agree That Gender Diversity Is Important on Boards—But They're Sick of Hearing About It
Sixty-three percent of directors now say that shareholders pay too much attention to board gender diversity.
Diversity and Inclusion Is Meaningless If People With Intellectual Disabilities Are Left Out
Commentary: Diversity and Inclusion must include leaders with intellectual disabilities, writes Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis.
FORTUNE on Ecommerce
The NYSE's Owner Wants to Bring Bitcoin to Your 401(k). Are Crypto Credit Cards Next?
Backed by Microsoft and Starbucks, ICE wants to make the cryptocurrency safe for your 401(k). Bitcoin for retail payments could be next.
FORTUNE on Etsy
How Etsy Crafted an E-Commerce Comeback
To survive competition from e-commerce giants, the handmade-goods retailer had to persuade its quirky community to get just a teensy bit corporate.
FORTUNE on Fintech
Amex Is Getting Into Blockchain-Based Payments With Ripple
American Express has introduced instant blockchain-based payments using Ripple, a fintech start-up.
‘Anti-woke’ bank shuts down after less than 3 months
Collapse came after it was unable to raise funding.
FORTUNE on Java
Nestle Enters Into $7.2 Billion Alliance with Starbucks
Nestle hopes to capture more upscale java drinkers in the U.S.
FORTUNE on Music Industry
Spotify Saved the Music Industry. Now What?
Profits are hard to come by—and Apple and Amazon aren't going away.
FORTUNE on Venture Capital
Exclusive: Why star VC Katie Haun departed Andreessen Horowitz with an audacious plan to build a $1…
The a16z vet made her name with big bets on Coinbase and OpenSea. Her new venture is on track to be the biggest Web3 fund raised by a solo female VC.
Andreessen Horowitz conquered venture capital without breaking a sweat. Gobbling up the rest of the world won’t…
A16z is betting its startup growth recipe can launch its own business far beyond Silicon Valley. Can its ambitions defy a tanking tech market?
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The Ugly Unethical Underside of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s startup scene celebrates iconoclasts and rule breakers. But are entrepreneurs taking “fake it till you make it” too far?
The Tinder algorithm, explained
Some math-based advice for those still swiping this Valentine’s Day.
Remote work is probably hurting your body and brain—but there are simple ways to fight it
Walking through a doorway and playing games can help ease some of the negative impacts of working from home.
America’s CEOs Seek a New Purpose for the Corporation
Putting the needs of shareholders above all else has been the leading aim of the US corporation for decades. The Business Roundtable, an influential association of the top bosses of America’s most noteworthy firms, is seeking to alter that singular focus. Alan Murray, head of Fortune magazine, pens a succinct yet wide-ranging look at what is prompting these executives to rethink capitalism’s mission, at a time in which employees, customers, suppliers and voters are demanding greater accountability from their leaders. Readers could regard this insightful analysis as a manifesto for corporate change.
VC fund Variant raises $450M, doubles down on Web3 amid ‘crypto winter’
In an interview with Fortune, Variant co-founders Jesse Walden and Li Jin announce their third fund raising $450 million. “We aspire to be the marquee seed fund in Web3,” Walden said.
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