A 29-year-old transgender woman beat out a 13-year-old competitor to win a June 25 skateboarding contest in New York City, according to the competition’s results. Los Angeles-based Ricci Tres, a biological man who identifies as a female, beat out five biological females in “The Boardr Open at New York City Women’s FINALS Presented by DC,” according to the organization’s results . Tres won the women’s division of The Boardr’s open street skateboarding competition and a $500 prize. The transgender adult beat out 13-year-old Florida native Shiloh Catori, who came in second place and won $250 in prize money. The 29-year-old also competed against Juri Iikura, a 10-year-old who took fifth place in Friday’s competition. Four of the six finalists listed on The Boardr’s results page are under the age of 17. Tres is globally ranked a 833, while Catori is globally ranked at 133, according to Boardr’s website. Male wins women’s skateboarding finals and money at the Boardr Open NYC … [Read more...] about Trans 29-Year-Old Beats 13-Year-Old Female In New York Skateboarding Competition
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Here are some of the creative new business models and strategies that have come out of the coronavirus pandemic
New York (CNN Business) The coronavirus pandemic has forced everyone to get creative. Whether through Zoom meetings , online fitness classes or take-out cocktails , companies in nearly every industry are pivoting to get through the crisis. Some work-arounds have been especially creative, such as individual exercise "pods" to get people back into gyms. But beyond short-term fixes, many innovative new strategies and business models have emerged that are likely to stick, even as many jurisdictions begin to reopen in some capacity. In many cases, these transformations are thanks to the increased adoption of technology and the digitization of businesses. Many of these changes were underway pre-coronavirus; the pandemic has just accelerated them. "What's important to customers has changed," John Roese, Dell ( DELL ) Technologies chief technology officer , told CNN Business. "We've broken through a bunch of psychological or … [Read more...] about Here are some of the creative new business models and strategies that have come out of the coronavirus pandemic
Is This 31-Year-Old The First Black Woman In New Jersey To Raise More Than $1 Million?
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I t’s hard enough for women to raise venture capital; of the more than $300 billion deployed to startups last year, women received just $6 billion, or 2%. And women of color get an even smaller piece of the pie; last year, according to Crunchbase , Black women received 0.35% of all startup venture funding. Mindright founder Ashley Edwards, 31, knows this reality all too well. But she’s also managing to beat the odds: Today she’s announcing a $1.8 million seed round for her company, which provides mental health services to underserved teens via SMS text messaging. Investors like Melinda French Gates and Lifeforce Capital were attracted to the company in part due to its team of specially trained coaches who check in with youth daily to help them manage the challenges of both crises and everyday stressors. The SMS structure of the service, which helps eliminate technical and financial barriers to traditional mental … [Read more...] about Is This 31-Year-Old The First Black Woman In New Jersey To Raise More Than $1 Million?
Mah Sing buys Johor land for new mixed project with RM469 mil GDV
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): Mah Sing Group Bhd has acquired a new plot of land in the district of Tebrau, Johor Bahru — the group's first land deal this year — to develop a mixed project that will have an estimated gross value of about RM469 million. In a statement Tuesday (June 28), Mah Sing said the prime land parcel — measuring about 6.938 acres and valued at RM39.29 million — is located in Taman Seri Austin next to an existing McDonald's drive-through, and is accessible via Persiaran Eco Cascadia. The proposed mixed project, M Minori, will comprise three blocks of serviced suites with 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units, with indicative build-outs ranging from 550 sq ft to 880 sq ft, with indicative prices starting from RM260,000. “It is about 6.5km from Mah Sing’s Johor office in the matured township of Austin Perdana, and is targeted for registration of interest in the fourth quarter of 2022. This proposed mixed development also features some retail … [Read more...] about Mah Sing buys Johor land for new mixed project with RM469 mil GDV
What does a hybrid office look like? This company has 5 ideas
Like many companies, manufacturing technology firm Augury ditched its New York City office during the pandemic. With few people coming in, and most work able to be done remotely, paying rent on an empty office was a waste. advertisement advertisement But the need for an office didn’t go away completely, and now the company is fitting out a new space in the city. As it does, it’s fundamentally rethinking how the space will work by looking at who will actually be using it. To help guide the new design, the company surveyed its teams to understand how different departments expected to use the space, especially in a more hybrid work mode. “When we were talking about that, we started asking what kind of people will be there?” says Tiffany Millar, Augury’s workplace experience director. Home Away From Home The first persona is what Augury calls Home Away From Home, or people who live in the tristate area who may come into the office once or more per … [Read more...] about What does a hybrid office look like? This company has 5 ideas
Cathie Wood Claims Economy Already In A Recession—Warns Inflation And Inventories Pose ‘Big Problem’
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline High-profile stock picker Cathie Wood conceded to being wrong about the duration of high inflation that's contributed to her fund's steep decline this year while doubling down on her belief that the economy has fallen into a recession—defying a vast majority of experts noting a recession is unlikely this year despite growing odds of one next year. Key Facts “We think we are in a recession,” Wood, the founder and CEO of New York City's Ark Invest, said on CNBC's Squawk Box Tuesday, noting that excess inventory driving up costs and leading to wider-than-expected profit shortfalls for corporations like Walmart and Target is a "big problem" facing the economy. Wood first declared the U.S. had fallen into a recession last week, warning on Twitter that massive inventories (often viewed as a leading indicator for demand) have the potential to unwind and hurt growth for the rest of the year, as consumer … [Read more...] about Cathie Wood Claims Economy Already In A Recession—Warns Inflation And Inventories Pose ‘Big Problem’
Cathie Wood Claims Economy Already In A Recession—Warns Inflation And Inventories Pose ‘Big Problem’
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline High-profile stock picker Cathie Wood conceded to being wrong about the duration of high inflation that's contributed to her fund's steep decline this year while doubling down on her belief that the economy has fallen into a recession—defying a vast majority of experts noting a recession is unlikely this year despite growing odds of one next year. Key Facts “We think we are in a recession,” Wood, the founder and CEO of New York City’s Ark Invest, said on CNBC's Squawk Box Tuesday, noting that excess inventory driving up costs and leading to wider-than-expected profit shortfalls for corporations like Walmart and Target is a “big problem” facing the economy. Wood first declared the U.S. had fallen into a recession last week, warning on Twitter that massive inventories (often viewed as a leading indicator for demand) have the potential to unwind and hurt growth for the rest of the year, as consumer … [Read more...] about Cathie Wood Claims Economy Already In A Recession—Warns Inflation And Inventories Pose ‘Big Problem’
How To Make A Great First Impression In An Interview
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Within moments of meeting, the other person immediately forms an impression of you. A successful way to do well in an interview is by quickly capturing the interviewer’s attention—making them feel comfortable and like you. Obviously, skills are important, but people place a large premium on a person’s personality, looks and actions. The corporate world is usually buttoned-up and traditional. If you are interviewing for a job with an investment bank, you will most likely wear a sharp, tailored suit. At a startup tech company, a more casual attire is acceptable. The managers want someone who they feel comfortable with. Since they will work closely together with you, the supervisors want to like and trust you. To gain their interest, you need to play the game by doing a number of things. Here are some suggestions for making a great first impression. The Interviewer Is The Most Important Person In The World At this … [Read more...] about How To Make A Great First Impression In An Interview
‘A Colossal Mistake’: Russian Billionaire Deripaska Doubles Down On Ukraine War Criticism
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Billionaire Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, emphasizing the negative economic fallout of the war, a rare admission for an oligarch closely allied with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Key Facts Deripaska told reporters Tuesday that destroying Ukraine would be a “colossal mistake” for Russia, according to Reuters. The aluminum tycoon Deripaska questioned “whose victory” the war in Ukraine represents, Reuters reports. His comments largely focused on the economic fallout of the conflict, saying it’s “obvious” sanctions from the West have negatively affected the Russian economy, something Putin has refused to admit . Russia has “abandoned everything” it achieved economically in the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Deripaska said. Big Number $3.6 billion. That’s how much Deripaska is worth, according to Forbes ’ … [Read more...] about ‘A Colossal Mistake’: Russian Billionaire Deripaska Doubles Down On Ukraine War Criticism
Inside The Forbes Under 30 EMEA Summit: Tackling Conflicts And Forging Coexistence In Israel
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s been two weeks since I returned from our 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit EMEA in Israel and it’s still hard for me to answer everyone’s first question: What was the best part? Sure, tasting my way through “The Shuk” marketplace in Jerusalem was an experience unlike any other, as was ringing the bell at the opening ceremony of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange alongside a group of brilliant and talented Under 30 alums. But I think the part that sticks with me the most was my time at Jerusalem’s Margalit Startup City , one of Startup Nation’s signature innovation hubs. Situated under vibrant cherry trees, I got to watch members of the Forbes Under 30 community mentor 11 early-stage Middle Eastern startups —many of who have made it their mission to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Take Andy Hirsh, whose animation studio Olive Branch Pictures is addressing the conflict with a children’s film about two young women … [Read more...] about Inside The Forbes Under 30 EMEA Summit: Tackling Conflicts And Forging Coexistence In Israel