VR development, "asset creation," NFTs: who's winning and losing these battles in building the metaverse Some companies are surging ahead while others fall behind in these spaces before the metaverse is even built. Othmane Zizi 1.11.22 10:11 PM Innovation
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
How Guy Griffithe went from making a thumb wrestling mockumentary to promoting a pot investment scam The president of Bridgegate Pictures Corp., who has made at least nine flicks and worked with VR film specialist Travis Cloyd, now owes $5.3 million for his role in a "Ponzi-like" scheme. Christie Smythe 11.29.21 6:14 PM Outcasts
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
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
Accused stock scalper “Alex DeLarge” was arrested and kicked off of Twitter — now users are asking: who’s next? Twitter plays host to numerous anonymous accounts pumping stocks. Users are openly wondering which others might be “leading sheep to the slaughter.” Christie Smythe 10.28.21 6:59 PM Outcasts