The Best of Observer
9 most popular Observer articles, as voted by our community.
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Observer on Business
Marne Levine, Meta’s Chief Business Officer, Is Leaving After 13 Years
Meta’s chief business officer, Marne Levine, is leaving the company after a 13-year career with the social media giant. The departure comes as Meta is reportedly planning more layoffs, accord…
Observer on Investing
Why I Stopped Angel Investing (And You Should Never Start)
I did win at angel investing. Barely, and I did it with a ton of advantages you probably don’t have. And even I’m getting out, because I know so much of my success was luck.
Observer on Legaltech
Artificial Intelligence Is on the Case in the Legal Profession
Robot lawyers are here—and they aren’t going away.
Observer on Voice Computing
What Happens When ‘Generation Voice’ Grows Up?
An entire generation of kids are growing up in an age where conversational technology is the norm, and this will have major implications for the future.
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Derided for Centuries, Romance Novels Are a Huge Business
Women make up the majority of book buyers, and have made romance novels a massive industry.
How to Let Your Employees Work From the Beach
So your workers want to take calls from the beach. Should you let them? HR experts weigh in on how to maintain some flexibility on location.
Want to Take an Even Bigger Bet on Apple or Tesla Stock? Meet the Single Stock ETF
A new investment product has emerged this summer: the single stock ETF, for investors who embrace risk.
New York’s Antiquity Fraud Unit is Looking to Arrest a Former Source Turned Suspect
For years, Georges Lotfi provided tips and information to assist with antiquity fraud investigations at the New York District Attorney’s Office. Now, he’s at the center of one.
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No matter what happens in your life you must keep doing your task.
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