This week, the security workers who stand guard outside some of Silicon Valley’s most deep-pocketed AI companies decided they were ready to go on strike if necessary. The unionized workers, who are represented by SEIU-United Service Workers West, are staffed at tech giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, Salesforce, and Google, where they provide critical building security. The union has been in the midst of negotiations with major security contractors like Allied Universal and Securitas; by voting to authorize a strike, the workers represented by SEIU-USWW have signaled that they’re willing to take action if needed. On Wednesday, security workers picketed in…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Autonomous agents are expanding the attack surface in organizations, as they increasingly operate with direct access to sensitive data — often without human oversight or key security controls in place. Traditional identity and access management strategies were not designed for this shift since they’re built around human users rather than autonomous systems. Automated management must be prioritized in the boardroom, security teams need access to tools that can comprehend what the user is asking for, and there must be a separation of duties at the user level. For almost two…
Our September Webinar Series is here. These are some of our long-running educational webinars that attendees have relied on for years to better understand Martin Armstrong’s methodology, models, and approach to the markets. The concepts may be familiar, but with everything unfolding across the global economy, markets, currencies, sovereign debt, and geopolitics, their application could hardly be more relevant. And there is one major advantage to attending live: you can ask questions. These webinars provide attendees with the opportunity to submit questions and receive answers live, allowing you to go beyond simply reading about these concepts and address the areas…
Robert Rivani never graduated from middle school. He never got a high school diploma. Yet he’s built a real estate portfolio that has generated over a billion dollars in acquisitions and dispositions — without a single outside investor or partner. Rivani, who works out of Miami with roots in Los Angeles, has become known for spotting undervalued properties and reimagining them, most recently with Class X, a new category of workplace that treats hospitality and wellness as core to the business model. I spoke with him about how he learned to trust his instincts, what a career selling sneakers taught…
All Republics eventually turn against their citizens when they begin to see their power slipping away through their fingers. Today in Europe, free speech has vanished. In the US, you see “See Something, Say Something.” Looking at history, we see this same pattern. Perhaps the most famous example was the Venetian Republic, which eventually destroyed its own power. The practice of encouraging citizens to report others was instituted by Maximinus I (236-248AD) who tore Rome apart declaring all wealth belonged to the state and paid rewards to people who reported others. Once he turned everyone against each other, there was…
Key Takeaways According to a recent Pew Research analysis, 60% of Americans think of themselves as working class, up from 54% in 2024. Fully half of upper-income adults, those above Pew’s $155,600 threshold, also say they are working class. The phrase working class has no universal definition, causing some high-earners to identify with the label. How much do you have to make to consider yourself working class? The targets keep moving. According to a recent Pew Research analysis, 60% of Americans think of themselves as working class, up from 54% in 2024. Working class has traditionally referred to lower-income workers.…
Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned after a €70 million ammunition deal intended to supply Ukraine blew up into a procurement scandal. Estonia agreed to purchase artillery shells from Datasel, an Italian-registered company owned by India’s Neco Defense Munitions, despite the companies having no established history of selling artillery shells. Millions were paid in advance, deliveries ran into problems, Estonia terminated the contracts, and the dispute has now gone to arbitration. This is what happens when government declares everything an emergency and suddenly the normal rules surrounding public money become inconvenient. Pevkur says he did not negotiate the contracts…
Key Takeaways Several years ago, Ken and Sarah Barlow realized their South Carolina city did not have a self-service frozen yogurt business. They started working with 16 Handles in early 2024 and opened their franchise location in June 2025. In their first six months, they did $1 million in sales. For Ken and Sarah Barlow, the idea to open a frozen yogurt franchise started during a simple family moment. Their young daughter asked if she could go somewhere to “make her own ice cream” or choose her own flavors and toppings. The couple realized that their hometown of Forest Acres,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Showing up isn’t the hard part anymore. What people find when they show up is. The moment a potential seller sees your name, they look you up. Not to find your website, but to find what other people say about you. Get in front of local media and show up as a source in market coverage rather than just producing your own. Have properties featured in publications rather than just posted on your own channels. There was a time when putting your face on a billboard in the right zip…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The most crucial factor in a successful franchise recruitment effort is leadership engagement. The Executive Sponsor is the key driver of alignment and credibility in turnkey recruiting efforts. Leadership engagement done right enhances brand reputation and builds a more aligned network. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “Executive Sponsor,” allow me to enlighten you by first sharing what it doesn’t mean. This term isn’t a reference to paid media in exchange for brand exposure, nor does it describe the mentorship provided by an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support coach. In the…