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Tony Loeb, co-founder of 10minutes.news, laughing with a notebook during his cover story interview
Founders & operators

The Ten-Minute Revolution — how Tony Loeb simplified an entire industry's future.

From a childhood shaped by empathy to a career built on clarity and rigor, Tony Loeb, co-founder of 10minutes.news, has engineered a media engine that distills complexity into intelligence — and quietly rewired how 220,000 hospitality professionals start their week.

The Desk·9 min·Jul 09, 2026

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  1. Sridhar Vembu, founder and CEO of Zoho, photographed in his library
    Founders & operators

    The man who built a $6 billion company from a village.

    The Desk·May 14, 2026
    8min
  2. A person using a touchscreen ordering system in a modern restaurant setting.
    Founders & operators

    Bbot Founders' Exit to Olo: Contactless Ordering Success A Post-Pandemic Market

    Editorial Desk·Aug 11, 2026
    13min
  3. Close-up of a person using a smartphone calculator amid money and financial documents on a wooden table.
    Founders & operators

    Rippling's AI Spend Console: Lessons for Founders on AI Costs & ROI

    Editorial Desk·Aug 08, 2026
    12min
  4. A multicultural team brainstorming and collaborating during a business meeting.
    Founders & operators

    Jeff Dean Departs Google DeepMind for New AI Startup Impact on AI & Founders

    Editorial Desk·Aug 06, 2026
    16min
  5. A robot and woman engage in chess, showcasing technology and strategic thinking.
    Founders & operators

    Travis Kalanick's Atoms Hires Ex-Uber CFO, Signaling Growth Strategy

    Editorial Desk·Aug 06, 2026
    10min
  6. From below of adult African American businessman with personal bag walking in city center
    Founders & operators

    Nazara Tech: CEO Exit, ₹82 Cr Loss, New Funding Explored Lessons for Founders

    Editorial Desk·Aug 04, 2026
    14min
  7. Overhead view of a person analyzing business charts and graphs on paper.
    Founders & operators

    African Fintech Jumo Enters Business Rescue Amid Funding Crunch

    Editorial Desk·Jul 29, 2026
    14min
  8. 12 traits every successful entrepreneur shares — backed by
    Founders & operators

    12 traits every successful entrepreneur shares — backed by real founder interviews.

    Marcus Vihaan·Jul 28, 2026
    7min
  9. View of Cádiz industrial port with cranes and oil rig on a sunny day.
    Founders & operators

    Ghanaian Founder's N$4B Oil Base Blocked: Key Lessons Lessons for High-Stakes Ventures

    Editorial Desk·Jul 27, 2026
    12min
  10. Close-up of two professionals shaking hands in a business environment.
    Founders & operators

    Bira 91 Founder Ankur Jain Steps Down, Relinquishes $30M Stake Founder-Investor Dynamics Shift

    Editorial Desk·Jul 22, 2026
    12min
  11. Two professionals collaborating using laptops and communication software in a business setting.
    Founders & operators

    Jack Dorsey Launches 'Buzz' for Integrated Team Collaboration

    Editorial Desk·Jul 22, 2026
    11min
  12. A woman engineer focuses on software analysis using a laptop indoors.
    Founders & operators

    Rippling Co-founder Launches Vorflux with $15M Seed Funding A Founder's Strategic Pivot

    Editorial Desk·Jul 16, 2026
    14min
  13. Close-up of a woman scanned with a laser for facial recognition, showcasing advanced technology.
    Founders & operators

    Sam Altman's Worldcoin Faces Spain Ban & €25M Fine Over Iris Scans

    Editorial Desk·Jul 15, 2026
    13min
  14. Businessman in suit reading documents at office desk, appearing stressed or thoughtful.
    Founders & operators

    BYJU's Founder Byju Raveendran: Legal, Debt, & Governance Crisis Lessons in Founder Accountability

    Editorial Desk·Jul 15, 2026
    14min
  15. Vibrant close-up of multicolor programming code lines displayed on a screen.
    Founders & operators

    Chamath Palihapitiya's AI Coding Startup: $135M Series A & CEO Role Chamath's Return to Founder Mode

    Editorial Desk·Jul 15, 2026
    14min
  16. Researchers working with advanced robotics technology in a laboratory setting.
    Founders & operators

    Papermark vs. PitchPerfectAI: AI IP Battle Over 'Vibe Coding' The Startup IP Dispute

    Editorial Desk·Jul 15, 2026
    16min
  17. Two people shaking hands over a desk signifies a business agreement or partnership.
    Founders & operators

    Wiz Co-Founder Assaf Rappaport Launches $50M Venture Fund for Early-Stage Israeli Tech

    Editorial Desk·Jul 15, 2026
    10min
  18. Close-up of server racks in a data center highlighting modern technology infrastructure.
    Founders & operators

    Erik Voorhees' Venice.ai Raises $65M for Private AI

    Editorial Desk·Jul 05, 2026
    10min
  19. Business professionals engaging in a collaborative meeting with charts and documents.
    Founders & operators

    Bending Spoons CEO: Engineering Predictable Startup Success A Scientific Approach

    Editorial Desk·Jul 03, 2026
    11min
  20. Young professionals collaborating in a stylish office environment.
    Founders & operators

    Omnea Pays Employees to Launch Startups, Takes No Equity A New Talent Retention Model

    Editorial Desk·Jul 01, 2026
    11min
  21. Confident businesswoman working on her laptop in a modern office setting. Perfect for business themes.
    Founders & operators

    Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp? Unconfirmed Reports & India's Role

    Editorial Desk·Jun 29, 2026
    13min
  22. Creative illustration representing economic profit concept with flying rocket among falling dollar cash
    Founders & operators

    SpaceX vs. Blue Origin: The Employee Wealth Divide *Musk vs. Bezos's Equity Models*

    Editorial Desk·Jun 28, 2026
    15min
  23. Close-up of a modern server unit in a blue-lit data center environment.
    Founders & operators

    Databricks Ex-AI Chief's Un-0 Aims to Slash AI Energy Cost A 1000x Reduction Goal

    Editorial Desk·Jun 26, 2026
    13min
  24. 3D render abstract digital visualization depicting neural networks and AI technology.
    Founders & operators

    Vishal Sikka's Hang Ten: $32M AI Venture to Disrupt IT Services *An AI-native IT services challenge*

    Editorial Desk·Jun 25, 2026
    12min
  25. Two scientists working with a robotic arm in a lab setting, focusing on innovation and technology.
    Founders & operators

    Nobel Laureate Jumper Leaves DeepMind for Anthropic AI Talent War Heats Up

    Editorial Desk·Jun 21, 2026
    13min
  26. Scientists in lab coats analyze advanced robotics technology, highlighting innovation and teamwork.
    Founders & operators

    OpenAI Hires Transformer Co-Inventor Noam Shazeer Before IPO

    Editorial Desk·Jun 19, 2026
    13min
  27. A determined climber with a prosthetic leg overcoming challenges on an indoor climbing wall.
    Founders & operators

    From Rock Bottom to Startup: A Founder's Comeback Story

    Editorial Desk·Jun 08, 2026
    14min
  28. A person interacts with digital code on a screen, symbolizing cybersecurity technology.
    Founders & operators

    Reid Hoffman Enters 'Founder Mode' with AI Drug Startup Manus The Future of AI Drug Discovery

    Editorial Desk·Jun 06, 2026
    14min
  29. Close-up of server racks in a data center highlighting modern technology infrastructure.
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    Anthropic President: AI IPOs, Costs, & The Long Game for Returns Understanding AI's Capital Demands

    Editorial Desk·Jun 05, 2026
    16min