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Comcast Leverages NBA All-Star Weekend to Boost Economic Mobility

Comcast's Project UP and partnerships with NBA Foundation, Beyond the Ball, and others create pathways to opportunity through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Industry Innovators 2026: Eric Jones

The founder of Memberly is rethinking the event business model, building a subscription-based platform designed to turn event audiences into communities.

Los Angeles Longevity Industry Turns Aging into Investable Market

Biotech, AI diagnostics, and venture capital are converging to make longevity a growth frontier in Southern California.

Faraday Future Cleared by SEC After Years-Long Investigation

The electric vehicle company can now focus fully on its core business and strategic partnerships.

Ryan Coogler's $200K Student Debt Turned Into $330M 'Sinners' Oscar Wins

The 'Creed' and 'Black Panther' director overcame financial struggles early in his career to become a box office powerhouse.

Faraday Future Founder Addresses Suspected Illegal Market Manipulation

Company takes action to protect shareholders and maintain fair trading environment

HSR Capital Acquires StratDev Following Competitive Sale Process

StratDev, a growth marketing agency, has been acquired by private investment firm HSR Capital.

Everytable Launches Core Franchise Program to Expand Affordable, Scratch-Cooked Meals

Mission-driven meal brand seeks single- and multi-unit operators to scale across California, Arizona and other Western markets.

Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters

The pop culture star's new initiative aims to support female small-business owners impacted by disasters nationwide.

Saaso Highlights Industry Collaboration at Kicking SaaS Summit Costa Rica 2026

Saaso founder Rabbi Russell Rabichev participated in discussions on branding, automation, and growth strategies for SaaS companies.

Hardware testing startup Nominal raises $80M at $1B valuation

Nominal's software aims to significantly speed up hardware tests for complex physical systems like cars and satellites.

The First Digital Asset Every New Business Should Own

A domain name is a small but crucial step for any new business, often overlooked in the excitement of launching.

Startup Lender Sues Rival Over Alleged Sabotage

Lendwise claims Priority Financial Network falsely reported fraud to damage its business

Create Music Group Completes $450M Fundraise at $2.2B Valuation

The company remains majority-owned by its founders, with institutional investors Ares Management, 2 Mile, and Flexpoint Ford each holding minority stakes.

David Ellison's Skydance Poised to Acquire Paramount and Warner Bros.

The once-unknown actor turned billionaire studio head is set to become one of Hollywood's most powerful figures.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners to Acquire Care.com from IAC

The $400 billion family care platform will become a standalone company focused on enterprise expansion and consumer marketplace growth.

RSG Security Expands Into California, Scaling Orlando's Fastest-Growing Private Security Firm

Founder Matthew Sierra leads the company's growth as it brings customized protection programs and advanced security technology to new markets.

AIxCrypto Partners with Pinnacle Real Estate Group to Integrate Real-World Assets into Web3

Collaboration aims to bring blockchain and AI capabilities to real estate finance and transactions.

From Average Student to Automated Empire: Jaime Bejar's Approach Changes the Game

Bejar's journey from uncertainty to building scalable e-commerce systems offers a blueprint for sustainable entrepreneurship.