Gen Z tech founders stay sober — or risk losing their drinking buddies
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Good morning. The highest-stakes thing my sibling and I ever co-owned was a video game console. "We will share it," we said. We did not. Within days, our parents had to mediate. The dispute was never truly settled — not that I'm bitter about it.
So, us running a business together? Unlikely. Meanwhile, Business Insider spoke with two brothers who've cracked the code. Here are the three rules they swear by to keep the peace while running multiple companies.
In today's big story, a shift that could create a new wave of nimble, fast-moving companies — while leaving workers to face fewer jobs and limited career paths.
What’s on deck
Markets: Dealmaking on Wall Street is so back — but hiring isn’t.
Tech: More young tech founders are staying sober to focus on the grind.
Business: The former Miss USA and Miss Teen USA give Business Insider their first joint interview since resigning.
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Inside KPMG's lavish Florida “Lakehouse,” where interns get drumming parades, soft-serve ice cream, and mini-golf.
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General Manager at Milky Way Security
4hNever start a business with friends that you smoke crack with
Founder – U.S. Islamic Banking Initiative | Islamic Finance Strategist | 19+ Yrs Supporting Shariah-Compliant Growth in Kuwait | Building U.S. Platform
13hIt’s interesting to see a new generation of founders moving away from late-night party culture and putting more focus on execution. In finance, I’ve seen the same discipline in values-based, asset-backed models — a mindset that can be just as powerful a driver of sustainable growth.
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13hIt's inspiring to see young entrepreneurs prioritizing focus and clarity. This generation's approach to building ventures with a clear head opens up so many creative avenues for sustained success. It's a refreshing outlook on the demands of innovation.
Director at Financial Think Thank
13hdrinking buddies = drinking buddies ≠ buddies
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