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An original three-part series from Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs interviews eleven Black and Latinx startup founders about how they balance business with personal life.

Over 10 years, Girls Who Code has helped introduce over half a million girls to computer science. Now, the nonprofit’s founder and CEO want to address toxic tech culture.

Billionaire investor Charlie Munger says its more difficult for young people to get rich off investments — and maintain that wealth — than it used to be. Here’s why.

In 2019, 27-year-old entrepreneur Maya Portorreal decided to start her own side hustle selling jewelry that wouldn’t make her skin rash. Last year, she pulled in over $350,000 in total sales.

Six-time entrepreneur Ben Lamm says that despite his success, he doesn’t wish the start-up life — and all its various challenges — on anyone. Here’s why.

A new program called The City Fellowship aims to improve the lives of New York City residents by supporting Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and women-led small businesses. New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and early-stage venture capital firm Company Ventures launched the program last month. The inaugural class consists of 16 entrepreneurs whose companies highlight economic equity or...

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicts that future technology will clear the way for more imaginative jobs, especially in tech and computer science.

A new program called The City Fellowship aims to improve the lives of New York City residents by supporting Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and women-led small businesses. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.

Steve Wozniak, inventor of the first commercial PC, says he recently deactivated his Facebook account — and he doesn’t trust the platform’s privacy standards.

Reading the fine print means you could save money, according to Erika Kullberg, lawyer and founder of Plug and Law.

Mark Cuban rejected a deal with a profitable engagement ring company that brought in $11 million last year, and donated a fifth of its profits to charity. Here’s why.

Warren Buffett views trust and “integrity” as essential in the workplace. That’s likely why he seems confident that Berkshire Hathaway’s latest acquisition will succeed.

Lisa Skeete Tatum, founder and CEO of career development company LandIt, shares her secrets to success, including who’s on her dream team and self-advocacy.

In the 1980s, the Apple co-founder offered an $80,000 salary to a former colleague while trying to convince him to work at his new start-up. Now, the recipient says he regrets turning Jobs down.

On a March episode of Lex Fridman’s podcast, the Meta CEO explained why he thinks college students should be selective about who they hang out with.

Monica Sunny, a former “human performance” consultant, turned her family’s tea tradition into a chai business endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. Here’s how.

Steve Wozniak is a famously cautious investor who hates owning stocks. He also stars in online reality investing show “Unicorn Hunters.” Here’s how he weighs his decisions.

A CFP was nearly conned out of $3,000 on Instagram. These were his mistakes, according to a former White House CIO.

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is investing an undisclosed amount and joining the board of Genies, a start-up that lets you create your own digital avatar to explore the metaverse.

On ABC’s “Shark Tank,” Barbara Corcoran invested in children’s clothing start-up Ade + Ayo — after advising its co-founders not to underestimate their brand.