Lego mania is outlasting the pandemic — why the toymaker’s headcount is up 33% (and it’s still hiring) The Danish toy company got a lift from lockdowns. Now innovation and the steady release of new products are propelling continued expansion. Jael Goldfine 10.18.21 6:56 PM Innovation
These charts show how Southwest’s thin staffing contributed to its flight cancellation debacle An analysis of Thinknum data shows that Southwest has a much lower headcount compared with its market share than competitors. Othmane Zizi 10.13.21 9:34 PM Markets
Udemy will be the latest edtech unicorn to go public in a rumored October IPO Online learning platform Udemy plans to go public next month, aiming for a valuation of between $6 billion and $8 billion for its IPO. Ivan De Luce 9.30.21 4:02 PM Markets
Poop-testing startup founder who lied about her age in “30 under 30” profile charged with defrauding insurers, VCs Married uBiome co-CEOs Jessica Richman and Zachary Apte were hit with a 47-count indictment and a lawsuit by the SEC. Christie Smythe 3.19.21 6:37 PM Outcasts
How Olaplex grew from a cult haircare brand into a beauty staple seeking a $1.5 billion IPO Founder Dean Christal nearly gave up on finding the right formula for his product back in 2014. Now, Olaplex is Sephora’s top haircare brand ahead of its public debut. Ivan De Luce 9.1.21 8:15 PM Markets
How TikTok went from tween lip-syncing fad to the main stage of the internet There’s no question TikTok, which entered the mainstream in 2020, is a social media force to be reckoned with. But its future is far from certain. Jael Goldfine 8.26.21 12:33 AM Features
170-year-old Dole is going public in an IPO — again. This time it could be worth $1.7 billion Fruit and vegetable giant Dole is seeking a $559 million IPO which would value the company at $1.7 billion. Ivan De Luce 7.28.21 7:41 PM Markets