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58 minutes ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.

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Online learning

Why Corporate Training Programs Are Essential for Future-Ready Organizations - eLearning

Corporate training programs are essential for organizations to remain competitive, agile, and future-ready in a rapidly changing environment.

13 hours ago

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future | Fortune

American education must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce influenced by artificial intelligence.

Digital life

fromBuzzFeed

2 hours ago

Older People Are Sharing What College Life Was Like Before Smartphones

Smartphones have significantly altered social interactions and experiences, particularly in college, leading to challenges in making genuine connections.

15 hours ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.

fromAol

13 hours ago

8 Best Places to Live Abroad for Young Adults, According to Experts

"Thailand's five-year, multi-entry digital nomad visa is the best one of its kind in the world, making Chiang Mai incredibly attractive for remote workers and business owners."

Fundraising

15 hours ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.

13 hours ago

Jamie Dimon's reality check for ambitious workers: 'There's going to be a grunt part to every part of a job. Get over it' | Fortune

Work is hard; young workers should embrace challenges and stay in jobs longer to advance their careers.

What Are Young People's Most Important Life Goals?

Life History Theory emphasizes the tradeoffs individuals make in allocating energy to survival, growth, and reproduction, highlighting the competitive nature of energy acquisition.

Psychology

Retirement

Gen Z are already more bullish than millennials about early retirement-and many think they can quit work for good with just $500,000 | Fortune

Gen Z and millennials are planning for retirement with ambitious savings goals, but many may face challenges in achieving them.

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.

Apple

Soccer (FIFA)

fromESPN.com

International rookies who could shape the 2026 World Cup

Newcomers to the World Cup include players with fewer than 10 caps who may significantly impact their teams' performances.

Relationships

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.

Law

Young Americans are turning to bankruptcy. Are you one of them?

Personal bankruptcy filings are increasing among Gen Z and young millennials due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.

Tech industry

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

Meta and Block are redefining managerial roles to embrace AI, with Meta introducing 'org leads' and Block using 'player-coaches'.

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.

fromThe Atlantic

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.

The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs

A misguided ideology of 'Passive Income Brain' misleads aspiring entrepreneurs into prioritizing quick profits over genuine business understanding.

Bootstrapping

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.

Bootstrapping

I started a business at 16 to make money. Now I'm building generational wealth.

Growth hacking

fromWestenberg.

The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs

A misguided ideology of 'Passive Income Brain' misleads aspiring entrepreneurs into prioritizing quick profits over genuine business understanding.

Bootstrapping

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.

Bootstrapping

I started a business at 16 to make money. Now I'm building generational wealth.

more#entrepreneurship

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

1 month ago

Remote teams

Gen Z Says When They're in Charge, Everyone Can Work From Home

Remote teams

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

1 month ago

Remote teams

Gen Z Says When They're in Charge, Everyone Can Work From Home

Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto-and they blame the risky bet on FOMO. Fear of missing out | Fortune

Wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by FOMO, despite significant volatility and risks.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders? | MarTech

AI is transforming marketing analysis but may obscure foundational issues that affect decision-making.

fromHyperallergic

Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership

Curiosity is foundational in the arts, as demonstrated by the Menil Collection's exhibition, which transformed a gallery into an education room through public programs.

Arts

Silicon Valley

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they're turning 'welcomer cities' into the next big tech towns | Fortune

Younger workers are leaving San Francisco for more affordable 'welcomer cities' like Nashville and Orlando, seeking better work-life balance and job opportunities.

London startup

fromComputerWeekly.com

How the UK's 'Neet' youth can power the digital economy | Computer Weekly

Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant social and economic challenge.

Renovation

fromArchDaily

fromHarvard Business Review

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.

#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Don't Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive

AI can enhance performance but risks undermining an organization's unique identity and adaptability.

fromBusiness Matters

fromHarvard Business Review

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.

Artificial intelligence

Don't Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive

AI can enhance performance but risks undermining an organization's unique identity and adaptability.

fromBusiness Matters

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The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.

fromDigiday

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

"Our investment paid off, because two months later, COVID hit and TikTok booms. This is where it really all began in terms of the TikTok creator economy."

NYC startup

Productivity

How (and why) to give your team time to think

Teams are optimized for activity over creativity, leading to a lack of innovative breakthroughs.

Right-wing politics

fromThe Atlantic

The Gen Z Christian Revival That Wasn't

A young group of Catholics meets weekly at St. Joseph's Church, showing a growing interest in faith among young professionals despite broader trends of religious decline.

Graphic design

fromThe Verge

Like it or not, AI is part of art school curriculums

Generative AI poses a significant threat to creative professionals, impacting job prospects and sparking protests among students.

Travel

fromLos Angeles Times

Low on PTO? Join the Gen Z travelers taking international 'microtrips'

Microtrips are becoming popular among Gen Z travelers, allowing for quick getaways that fit into busy schedules.

#social-media

fromMiami Herald

Social media marketing

Popular Gen Z Job Sees Salaries Soar

The most valuable job today is social media influencing, requiring only a phone and content creation skills.

Social media marketing

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.

Social media marketing

fromMiami Herald

Popular Gen Z Job Sees Salaries Soar

The most valuable job today is social media influencing, requiring only a phone and content creation skills.

Social media marketing

How To Reach Gen-Z And Gen-Alpha On Social Media: Expert Tips

Social media has become essential for discovery and community-building among younger audiences, reshaping how brands engage and plan campaigns.

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Non-profit organizations

The federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers | Fortune

The Trump administration is launching a recruitment initiative for early-career workers to address a looming retirement crisis in the federal workforce.

fromeLearning

Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.

Education

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.

Digital life

Gen Z is engineering an analog future - and it's at least a $5 billion opportunity | Fortune

Gen Z expresses nostalgia for a tech-free past, longing for simpler times before social media and constant connectivity.

How content creators 'supercharged' Coach's Gen Z strategy

Coach aims to enhance brand relevance with Gen Z through long-term partnerships with content creators like Haley Pham.

What Gen Z can teach us about commanding respect in the workplace

Gen Z founders leverage unique insights from limited workplace experience to foster ownership and impact among their team members.

Your stereotypes about Gen Z aren't just inaccurate. They're hurting your business

Gen Z is not a monolithic group; brands must recognize their diversity to avoid misrepresentation.

The entry-level job market is the worst it's been in 37 years. Stop blaming Gen Z | Fortune

The labor market's structural collapse is hindering Gen Z's job opportunities, not a lack of work ethic or demands.

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.

Digital life

Gen Z is engineering an analog future - and it's at least a $5 billion opportunity | Fortune

Gen Z expresses nostalgia for a tech-free past, longing for simpler times before social media and constant connectivity.

How content creators 'supercharged' Coach's Gen Z strategy

Coach aims to enhance brand relevance with Gen Z through long-term partnerships with content creators like Haley Pham.

What Gen Z can teach us about commanding respect in the workplace

Gen Z founders leverage unique insights from limited workplace experience to foster ownership and impact among their team members.

Your stereotypes about Gen Z aren't just inaccurate. They're hurting your business

Gen Z is not a monolithic group; brands must recognize their diversity to avoid misrepresentation.

The entry-level job market is the worst it's been in 37 years. Stop blaming Gen Z | Fortune

The labor market's structural collapse is hindering Gen Z's job opportunities, not a lack of work ethic or demands.

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.

fromAxios

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.

fromAxios

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.

Psychology

A Note to Generation Z as You Prepare to Graduate

Soft skills are learnable, and building on strengths accelerates growth.

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.

Arts

fromHyperallergic

Opportunities in April 2026

Monthly opportunities for artists include residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from various organizations.

Media industry

fromNieman Lab

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

Podcast

Millennial Creators Are Becoming The New Media Establishment ...And Workforce

Digital creators and podcasters have evolved from media disruptors into institutional platforms shaping how audiences consume information and access services.

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

Podcast

Millennial Creators Are Becoming The New Media Establishment ...And Workforce

Digital creators and podcasters have evolved from media disruptors into institutional platforms shaping how audiences consume information and access services.

Forget free lunch and nap pods: AI startups are luring workers with soaring salaries-some recent computer science grads are making over $300,000 | Fortune

Startups are offering unprecedented salaries, with median base offers reaching $200,000, driven by competition for AI talent.

Graphic design

fromItsnicethat

in 1 week

"You may need to step down in order to segue"

A degree is not necessary to become a designer; understanding fundamentals and tools is essential.

#ai

12 hours ago

Leveraging AI And Automation To Streamline CTE Content Creation And Localization

AI-powered automation enhances CTE content creation, enabling rapid curriculum development and alignment with industry standards while reducing operational strain.

College students say they are changing their majors because of AI

AI influences college students' major choices, with 16% changing majors due to its impact on the job market.

Careers

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

12 hours ago

Leveraging AI And Automation To Streamline CTE Content Creation And Localization

AI-powered automation enhances CTE content creation, enabling rapid curriculum development and alignment with industry standards while reducing operational strain.

College students say they are changing their majors because of AI

AI influences college students' major choices, with 16% changing majors due to its impact on the job market.

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.

Last chance to submit for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026

Fast Company extends the application deadline for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 to April 3 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

fromPR Daily

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.

Bootstrapping

3 Financial Habits Every Expat Startup Founder Should Adopt Now

US expat founders must manage both US and foreign tax obligations from the start.

fromTechCrunch

Diverse teams start with diverse VCs | TechCrunch

Diverse hiring practices must be implemented from the first hire to create an inclusive company culture.

Psychology

People who grew up calculating whether they could afford both the drink and the entree before anyone else sat down don't stop doing that math when they earn six figures. The arithmetic isn't financial anymore. It's a loyalty ritual to a younger version of themselves who promised never to be caught without an exit. - Silicon Canals

Child poverty in the U.S. leads to adult poverty more than in Denmark, Germany, the UK, or Australia, with lasting effects beyond financial circumstances.

Continuous Learning Cultures: What High Performing Organizations Do Differently

Organizations must adopt a continuous learning culture to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and evolving job roles.

Parenting

fromBusiness Insider

I've raised my teen to be independent since kindergarten. Now she's teaching me how to be self-reliant with tech.

Raising children with independence and autonomy from an early age develops self-reliance, problem-solving skills, and confidence to handle adult responsibilities without panic.

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Rethinking Aging on College Campuses

UCLA's Age-Friendly University initiative promotes vibrant, inclusive lifelong learning for older adults, combating ageism and fostering intergenerational engagement.

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.

This new style of leadership is the key to attracting and keeping top talent today

The leader who hasn't examined their own fears, assumptions, and blind spots will inevitably project those shadows onto their teams. Inner work enables outer connection. This ancient wisdom has never been more urgent. Here's an irony worth sitting with: the more AI dominates our workplaces, the more desperately we crave authentic human connection.

Philosophy

What Is Lifelong Learning? Definition, Key Principles, And Examples Explained

Lifelong learning is essential for personal and professional growth in a rapidly changing world.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Despite Skepticism, Widespread AI Use at Cal State

The California State University system shows significant AI tool usage among students, faculty, and staff, despite some skepticism about its role in education.

Young Founders Are Using AI Agents to Run Their Entire Lives. Some Worry They're Losing Control.

Laverty's social media agent started randomly deleting his posts. One founder's attention span is shrinking from constantly switching between coding ideas - he compared it to 'TikTok for work.'

Digital life

Social-Emotional Learning and STEM in Immersive Spaces

Virtual environments enhance science learning by fostering empathy, collaboration, and multisensory engagement.

AI can't replace these 5 skills, says LinkedIn CEO: 'Young people' need them now

Human skills, particularly curiosity and courage, are essential in navigating the evolving job market influenced by AI.

fromScary Mommy

Artificial intelligence

What Careers Will Be The Most Lucrative For Future Generations?

fromwww.cnbc.com

AI can't replace these 5 skills, says LinkedIn CEO: 'Young people' need them now

Human skills, particularly curiosity and courage, are essential in navigating the evolving job market influenced by AI.

fromScary Mommy

Artificial intelligence

What Careers Will Be The Most Lucrative For Future Generations?

more#future-of-work

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.

Should You Serve on the Board of Your Alma Mater?

Higher education is essential for the U.S. economy and requires significant institutional change to adapt to current challenges.

The most profound disconnect between boomers and younger generations isn't about avocado toast or laziness - it's that boomers inherited an economy designed to reward time invested, while millennials and Gen Z are navigating one that rewards attention captured, and the skill sets don't translate - Silicon Canals

Generational tension arises from differing economic realities between baby boomers and younger generations, affecting perceptions of work and success.

fromTalentLMS Blog

Learning Paths: What They Are & How They Build Skills

Skills clarity is essential for effective training; learning paths bridge the gap between training and measurable capabilities.

Create Your Unicorn Career, Explore the Multiverse

Harness your superpowers and embrace infinite opportunities to create a fulfilling career.

fromCity AM

Meet Gen Zalpha: The new generation up-starts reshaping consumer culture

Gen Zalpha, the fusion of young Gen Z and older Gen Alpha, wields significant commercial influence through direct purchases and persuasion over parents, making them a critical target market for brands.

Business intelligence

1 month ago

Meet the Gen Z college students who turned Excel into a competitive esport-they're competing in spreadsheet challenges and it's helping them land jobs | Fortune

Competitive Excel esports at universities provides Gen Z students with professional opportunities and a competitive edge in job markets by showcasing analytical and problem-solving skills.

Welcome to the Gen Z career squeeze

Managers are overwhelmed with responsibilities, leading to burnout and less time for training junior employees.

My daughters are entering the workforce in the AI era. Hard work isn't enough anymore | Fortune

Success in modern workplaces requires adapting communication styles to different generations and preferences, not just working longer hours.

Gen Z Parents Are 'Career Co-Piloting' Their Kids - Joining Interviews, Contacting Employers, and Negotiating Salaries

44% of Gen Z workers have parents help with resumes, 20% have parents attend job interviews, and 10% have parents negotiate salaries directly with employers.

1 in 5 Gen Z job seekers are bringing mom or dad to interviews-and some are even letting them negotiate their salary with the boss | Fortune

One in five Gen Z job candidates bring parents to interviews, with some allowing parents to negotiate salaries, raising employer concerns about workplace readiness.

Gen Z Parents Are 'Career Co-Piloting' Their Kids - Joining Interviews, Contacting Employers, and Negotiating Salaries

44% of Gen Z workers have parents help with resumes, 20% have parents attend job interviews, and 10% have parents negotiate salaries directly with employers.

Intellectual property law

1 in 5 Gen Z job seekers are bringing mom or dad to interviews-and some are even letting them negotiate their salary with the boss | Fortune

One in five Gen Z job candidates bring parents to interviews, with some allowing parents to negotiate salaries, raising employer concerns about workplace readiness.

more#gen-z-employment

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

8 years ago

How the U.S. Can Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators

Support future innovators through early-stage programs, role models, structured commercialization pathways, networks, training, and accessible cloud-based tools.

Mental health

This is how Gen Z is rewriting the parenting playbook at work

Gen Z parents set firmer work-life boundaries, prompting workplace shifts as younger parents prioritize personal time over immediate work requests.

fromwww.bbc.com

AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur

Even before he'd graduated from the University of Bath in 2024, Arnau Ayerbe landed a highly coveted role as an AI engineer with JP Morgan - yet he felt limited and uninspired. "I realised very quickly that the person to my right and to my left were going to be me in 20 years, and I didn't want to become that," recalls London-based Ayerbe.

Artificial intelligence

Relationships

fromBusiness Insider