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Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle and a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, witnessed a significant increase in his net worth on Wednesday, driven by a substantial rise in Oracle's stock price. This surge has narrowed the wealth gap between Ellison, now the world's fifth-richest individual, and Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg,...

My wife and I attended a graduation ceremony this weekend for a dear friend who recently earned her second master’s degree. This commencement event celebrated the accomplishments of more than 500 students receiving their master’s or doctoral degrees. Held in a magnificent church in Pasadena, California, we heard some wonderful...

A wave of high-profile CEO departures is sweeping through major companies. Boeing's Dave Calhoun, who became well-known during the 737 Max crisis, is set to exit the company by the end of the year. Additionally, Chairman Larry Kellner will not seek reelection, and Stan Deal, CEO of Boeing's commercial airplanes...

Doug Worman, currently executive vice president and global head of underwriting at CNA Financial Corporation, will assume the roles of president and chief executive starting next year. The transition will involve the current chairman and CEO, Dino E. Robusto, moving to the position of executive chairman. In his new role...

The landscape of flexible work is rapidly evolving, reshaping how organizations approach employee wellbeing, productivity, and engagement. Insights from Valerie Garrett, VP & Director of Design at Fifth Third Bank, Rosemary R. Sheehan, Former CHRO at Mass General Brigham Hospital, and Dr. Gale LaRoche, Senior Human Resources Consultant at ADK...

LXP Industrial Trust, a real estate investment trust (REIT), has announced significant changes in its executive team. Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Beth Boulerice will step down from her roles on March 1, 2025, transitioning to an advisory position within the company. Nathan Brunner will succeed her, taking on the...

SAB Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: SABS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that Chief Financial Officer Michael King will leave his position on June 4 to become CEO of a private oncology firm. King will continue to advise SAB until the end of the year. The Board of Directors has initiated a search...

Tony Tiedemann was inspired to start Raghouse.com at a pivotal moment. He was drawn to the concept of building a business that not only aligned with his values but would allow him to lead, innovate, and grow at his own pace, all while maintaining a lifestyle that prioritized family life...

Krishna Rao, an Indian American strategic finance leader, has been named the Chief Financial Officer of artificial intelligence startup Anthropic. Anthropic announced Rao's appointment on May 21, highlighting his nearly 20 years of experience in strategic finance roles for customer-centric, high-profile brands, as well as his background as an investor. The company emphasized...

In the world of venture, authentic relationships and trust are the drivers of collaboration and investment, though establishing these relationships is often easier said than done.  But at a stunning 40-acre estate in Beverly Hills earlier this month, SVRN, an innovative founder-investor community out of Los Angeles, and Velvet, an AI...