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The flow of data across a connected world.(World Map Courtesy of NASA: https://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=55167)gettyWhen we look at what parts of the world are most aggressively moving in AI disruption, Asia looms large. It’s a region where, for one reason or another, there’s a focus on what artificial intelligence can do, a willingness to experiment with its capabilities, and proactive integration into societies.“Across the continent, innovation is seen as a strategic lever to unlock economic growth, accelerate transitions and shape new markets,” writes Claudia Ukonu for the World Economic Forum, with an included tagline: Innovation ecosystems across Asia are enabling tech-driven solutions…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Voting rights give you legal control, but relationships determine whether your merger creates lasting value or lingering resentment. Understand that misaligned expectations will cost you talent, and legal fees can devour deal value fast. Protect yourself if you’re staying on, and get creative with entity structure to solve legacy problems. Good faith builds goodwill, but stay prepared for the worst and be willing to make compromises As M&A activity surged in 2025, with projections showing U.S. M&A volume hitting $2.3 trillion this year, founders across every industry are exploring exit…

Stress is built into every leader’s work life. But sometimes it’s even more intense. Just as airlines say to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others, executives need to take care of their physical and mental health to effectively lead the team and the company. There’s no one way to do it right, and solutions are as individual as the leaders themselves. That said, there are some buckets that well-being solutions fall into, such as exercise, sleep, and healthful eating. But how those are carried out can vary. We asked our Fast Company Impact Council members what they…

Madera, California, isn’t exactly a tourist trap. The small Central Valley city, with a population of about 69,000, sits along Highway 99, functioning more as an agricultural town and Yosemite gateway than as anything resembling a destination. But its first 7-Eleven just became the most expensive in California history. The store sold for $12.18 million just weeks after opening in late April, setting a California record for a single-tenant 7-Eleven, according to the California Post. The buyer, a private investor from the Bay Area, purchased the 4,644-square-foot franchise store on a 4.04-acre lot through a 1031 exchange. The property comes…

In case you missed Thursday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers here:Forbes‘NYT Mini’ Clues And Answers For Thursday, May 14By Paul TassiThe NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper’s larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. However, you’ll need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.The…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Financial automation gives SMBs stronger cash flow visibility and faster, smarter decision-making. Scalable finance systems reduce manual work and free teams for strategic growth initiatives. Real-time cash flow insights help organizations strengthen planning, transparency and stakeholder trust. Today’s economy may be presenting new challenges for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). Still, these businesses have shown us time and time again that they have an innate ability to innovate, adapt and persist in every environment.How do successful businesses stay resilient? They leverage strategic financial tools to build stability, sustain and grow…

A case of mistaken identity can cost you, especially if it involves Kim Kardashian. When Kardashian shared a photo of a Texas death row inmate on Instagram to raise questions about his conviction for double murder, there was only one problem: She had the wrong man.  With his execution date nearing in early 2024, Kardashian posted on Instagram and Facebook to raise awareness about Ivan Cantu, who was convicted of killing his cousin and his cousin’s fiancée. Unfortunately, the image she posted featured a different Ivan Cantu—one very much not behind bars, who was living in Westchester, New York, and…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Josh and Katy Whalen built Joi + Blokes, a personalized telehealth company focused on hormone optimization, longevity and preventative wellness. The bootstrapped business has since grown into more than $50 million in revenue as demand for GLP-1 drugs, longevity treatments and proactive health optimization surged. The Whalens believe fertility and reproductive health could become the next major frontier in wellness. Years before “longevity” became a wellness buzzword, Josh and Katy Whalen were building Joi + Blokes, a company focused on helping patients feel better as they age. The married couple…

xAI cofounder Igor Babuschkin is in talks to raise up to $1 billion for his new startup, River AI© 2024 Bloomberg Finance LPxAI cofounder Igor Babuschkin is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in initial financing for a new AI research startup called River AI, multiple sources familiar with the deal told Forbes. The startup aims to raise funding at a valuation of up to $5 billion, multiple sources said. VC firm General Catalyst is in talks to lead the round, two of the sources added, noting the round is still ongoing and the deal size could change.…

Robert Wolfe describes his company Zeck in one brutally efficient line: “We’re reimagining the entire miserable, archaic board meeting process.” After building and selling two companies with his brother Jeffrey Wolfe — outdoor retailer Moosejaw to Walmart and charitable giving platform Crowdrise to GoFundMe, where the brothers partnered with investor/actor Edward Norton — Wolfe realized his personal experiences with boardroom pain weren’t unique. “We thought we were the only ones who were having this challenge,” he told Entrepreneur, “and it wasn’t until after our companies were acquired that we realized this angst we were having was universal.” The problem: Traditional…