The computer software company Microsoft was founded by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975, at a time when the majority of Americans were using typewriters. When Microsoft went public in 1986, Gates became the world’s youngest billionaire at the age of 31. However, Gates seldom took a vacation to establish … Read more
When Shizu Okusa decided to start a new business, she knew where to find the best guidance. “I wanted to reverse engineer everything I did wrong in my last company,” she says. Raised on a farm in Vancouver by Japanese immigrants, she’d founded a cold-pressed juice brand called JRINK after feeling burned out at Goldman … Read more
Are you a high school student getting ready to take the SAT? Preparing for this important exam can be intimidating but meticulous preparation is key to success. The Scholastic Assessment Test, or SAT, administered by the College Board, has transitioned into a digital format, ushering in a new era of assessment. If you are planning … Read more
