Author: Steve LL

I'm Senior Editor at Business d'Or, covering Venture Capital, Cloud and Startups out of Chicago. I Studied Medieval History and Archeology at Harvard University.

Billionaires

MacKenzie Scott Donated $2.15 Billion to Hundreds of Charities This Past Year

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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is feeling generous this holiday season. She shared on her website, Yield Giving, that she donated $2.15 billion over the past year. In her post, she mentioned supporting 360 organizations, all of which could benefit from more allies. The donations covered various causes. Examples include an undisclosed amount to the Asian American Journalists Association, $12 million to the Howard University College of Medicine, and support for organizations aiding rural communities in India, abortion pill delivery services, and legal aid services. MacKenzie Scott’s Generous Donations and Commitments Yield Giving has a record of donation amounts from various philanthropic…

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Billionaires

Bill Gates Could Be A Trillionaire Today If He Had ‘Diamond-Handed’ His Original Microsoft Shares

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Bill Gates, who helped start Microsoft, is famous for his big role in technology and being one of the richest people globally. But, let’s think about something interesting: What if he didn’t sell his Microsoft shares, meaning he held onto them even when the market was unpredictable? Some people use the term “diamond-handed” to describe this. There’s a thought that if Gates had done this, he could be even richer than he is now. An article from 2021 brings up this idea: What if Gates kept his first Microsoft shares? Could he have become even wealthier than today’s richest people,…

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Real Estate

Home Sales Fell to a 13-year Low in October as Prices Rose

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In October, the number of homes sold that were previously owned went down by 4.1% compared to September. The National Association of Realtors says this is equal to a rate of 3.79 million units per year when adjusted for seasonal changes. This is the slowest rate of sales since August 2010. Analysts were expecting a smaller decrease, down to 3.9 million units. Compared to the same time last year, sales were down by 14.6%. What Happened in the Housing Market in October The count of sales in October is based on deals probably made in August and September. In August,…

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Billionaires

Elon Musk Denies Report of Potential Starlink IPO in 2024

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On Wednesday, Elon Musk denied rumors that his space company SpaceX is discussing the possibility of making its satellite internet branch, Starlink, a publicly traded company through an initial public offering (IPO) by 2024. He called the claim “false” in response to a post on the social media platform X, which shared a Bloomberg News report suggesting that SpaceX was moving the assets of the Starlink unit to a wholly-owned subsidiary, setting the stage for a spin-off. Starlink’s Plan to Go Public The well-known business person had previously explained his intention to make Starlink a publicly traded company once its…

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Billionaires

Billionaire Ron Baron Says SpaceX Will Be Worth $500 Billion by 2030

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Billionaire investor Ron Baron told CNBC on Friday that he believes SpaceX, which is founded by Elon musk, will make its Starlink satellite internet service available to the public through an initial public offering (IPO) around 2027. Going Public and Investor Perspectives He mentioned that “We think that by the time they go public with SpaceX, with Starlink … in 2027 or so, four years, the company will be worth $250 billion to $300 billion.” Baron is a big supporter of Elon Musk’s companies, with Tesla and SpaceX being among the largest holdings in Baron Capital, his investment firm. He…

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Technology

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Just ‘Outmemed’ Elon Musk, Shows Off ChatGPT As Daddy Of ‘Grok’

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The not-so-friendly relationship between OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk has some new excitement. Recently, Elon Musk revealed a new project called “Grok,” which is a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. It’s known for its bold sense of humor and is trained using recent posts from X, the company previously called Twitter. Twist of Boomer Humor On Thursday night, Sam Altman shared a picture of the updated OpenAI platform. Now, users can make their own personalized versions of ChatGPT called GPTs. During OpenAI’s DevDay 2023, the release of tools like GPT-4 Turbo amazed users. Held at the SVN West Facility…

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Motivation

6 Effective Ways to Maintain Motivation for Career Success

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Motivation plays are key for a successful career. It helps you tackle challenges, stay focused on goals, and keep going even when things get tough. Knowing how to stay motivated can boost your career success. In this article, we talk about ways to stay motivated at work, with tips to improve when motivation is low, and why it matters for your career success. Why is Motivation Important in Your Career? Employee motivation enables you to carry out your company responsibilities with top-notch quality and efficiency. It brings a sense of achievement with each task, making you noticeable to supervisors and…

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Billionaires

Elon Musk’s Net Worth Just Dropped Below $200 Billion for the First Time Since June

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Elon Musk, money has gone down. He’s the boss of Tesla, and as of October 31, he’s worth $193 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index. This is the first time his money has been less than $200 billion since June. Musk owns 13% of Tesla, which is most of his money. But after Tesla had a bad third quarter and a not-so-great earnings call on October 18, his money went down by about $41 billion. One Wall Street expert even called it a “mini disaster.” Before Tesla’s latest report, his money was estimated to be $234 billion. Tesla Stock Price…

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Arts

10 Most Exciting New Art Exhibitions to See in London in November 2023

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Looking for an awesome London exhibition this November? Here’s our roundup of must-see shows in the capital plus a bonus one from further afield. Furthermore, 10 modern artists created great things. 1. Creativity in Confinement: Koestler Arts at Royal Festival Hall This yearly art show features artwork created by people in prisons and young offender institutions. It shows how art can be a positive way for those in the criminal justice system to express themselves. Image Credit: Londonist Poet Joelle Taylor put together this year’s exhibition, selecting from more than 8,000 pieces. It highlights the creativity and skills of artists…

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Taylor Swift Reaches ‘Billionaire’ Status For the First Time With Eras Tour Success

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Taylor Swift, has won more than 12 Grammy Awards and is still winning more, including three times for Best Album. She began her career in 2006 when she was just 15 years old and has made a lot of music since then. She’s the female musician with the most songs that debuted at number one. Now, she’s achieved something even more impressive because she’s become a billionaire. Taylor Swift’s Journey to Becoming a Billionaire Bloomberg reported that Taylor Swift, who is known for doing many things in addition to singing, has reached a very rare status for a pop singer…

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