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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cathy Xie, a 25-year-old marketing professional based in Toronto. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I remember opening my laptop about a month into my job hunt, seeing yet another automated rejection, and feeling this kind of collapsing desperation. I knew…
I’ve sailed around the world as a cruise-ship employee, and now I enjoy cruising as a passenger.I love inhaling the salty sea air, waking up in a new country, and spending lazy days by the pool — and, over the years, I’ve learned a lot of great tips for saving…
He worked in Big Tech. Now, he fears half of its software engineers are on the chopping block.Steve Yegge worked with Jeff Bezos in Amazon’s early years. Then he went to Google, where he worked for over 12 years and earned the title of senior staff software engineer. He also…
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Victor Riparbelli, the CEO of AI video platform Synthesia. On Monday, the company announced a $200 million Series E funding round led by Google Ventures. This story has been edited for length and clarity.I founded Synthesia in 2017, and it’s…









