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Jeff Bezos Is Genius Who Helped Benefit Himself And The World With Amazon, VC Says: 'The Beneficiary Is The Consumer'
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 6:15pm | 535Venture capitalist Tim Draper has invested in companies such as Hotmail, Skype, Tesla and SpaceX over the years. While he's never invested in Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), he couldn't help but praise founder Jeff Bezos for changing the world. Capitalism for Good: Draper is best known for his focus...
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Bitcoin To Hit $250K By End Of 2025 Tim Draper Predicts: 'Will Be The Dominant Currency Of The World'
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 4:41pm | 591Venture capitalist Tim Draper is well known for his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price predictions over the years. In a new interview, Draper is sticking with a price target of $250,000 for the leading cryptocurrency. What Happened: Draper is best known for his 2014 prediction that Bitcoin would reach a...
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Elon Musk Is 'A Gift From The Gods': Why A Venture Capitalist Thinks Tesla CEO Will Help America Look 'Really Cool'
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 2:59pm | 448Venture capitalist Tim Draper is best known these days for his investment and bullish outlook in Bitcoin. It wasn't too long ago he was investing in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX, investments that draw continued praise for Elon Musk in a recent interview. What Happened: In a recent appearance...
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Fintech Innovators To Gather At Benzinga's Deal Day & Awards In NYC: '$100M Of Deals To Be Done'
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 2:40pm | 571On Nov. 19, New York City will host Benzinga's Fintech Deal Day & Awards, drawing top names in financial technology for a day of networking, discussions, and recognition. With the July 31 deadline for fee-free nominations fast approaching, companies across the industry are preparing to showcase...
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Benzinga Founder Jason Raznick On Meme Stocks, Importance Of Diversification: 'Didn't Want To Lose A Generation Of Investors'
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 5:10pm | 627The rise of meme stocks in recent years has led to more investing education — and some investors realizing they need to diversify. What Happened: Benzinga founder and Chairman Jason Raznick shared his take on how meme stocks have changed the markets during an interview on the Schwab Networks' "...
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'AI Can Be A Hugely Democratizing Tool': Wendy Kopp Discusses Future Of Education
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 12:46pm | 617What are the most important skills held by the next generation’s leaders? How can we empower disadvantaged communities through education? What place does AI have in education? CEO and Co-Founder of Teach for All, Wendy Kopp, discussed all of these questions and more in this week’s...
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Was Cathie Wood Right About Crypto As An Issue In 2024 White House Race? 'You Can't Be On The Wrong Side Of Young People And Win An Election'
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 1:21pm | 1103In recent weeks, several items have pointed to the cryptocurrency sector becoming a bigger issue for politicians ahead of the 2024 election. Ark Invest Founder Cathie Wood told Benzinga this would be the case with a prediction made back in August 2023. What Happened: While many voters could be...
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EXCLUSIVE: Eminem's Manager Paul Rosenberg Shares His Story With Multiplatinum Rapper — 'Nobody Wanted To Sign Him, I Didn't Give Up' (UPDATED)
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 11:55am | 937Editor’s note: This story has been updated with video. Paul Rosenberg has been managing rapper Eminem for 27 years. Speaking at the Benzinga Sports Business Titans event, Rosenberg shared how he initially met Eminem and the hurdles they overcame together on their path to success. What...
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Looking For Hands-Off Profits? Discover How Option-Based ETFs Can Work For You
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 3:15pm | 538If you've been investing or trading for a while, you've probably heard of or dabbled with option trading. Many traders are drawn to option trading because of the ability to make more money quickly compared to traditional stock trading.But, options are inherently more risky than buying common stock...
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Cracking The Code: 26-Year-Old Frankie LaPenna's Secrets To Viral Success, Billions Of Views
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 11:22am | 453Millions of people post short videos on TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms every day. Few of those people will get more than 1,000 views on those videos. Even fewer will break the 10,000 mark. Only a very select number of users will ever see one of their videos surpass the 100,000...
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From 'Billion-Dollar Mistake' To $300M Exit: The Early Entrepreneurial Experiences Of Benzinga Co-Founder Jason Raznick
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 5:37pm | 878You might not have heard of the Razzie, but that's the name Benzinga co-founder Jason Raznick gave to his first invention: a device developed in the early 90s that could digitally record TV programs. Raznick never patented the idea, and it was eventually developed by TiVo. But the experience taught...
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NFL Veteran Chase Winovich On Success Tips, Morning Routines, And Entrepreneurship: 'Loving Myself The Way I'm Supposed To'
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 10:06am | 563A successful football career playing for the University of Michigan Wolverines led Chase Winovich to being drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft and playing multiple seasons in the National Football League. Now retired from professional football, Winovich shares insights into his...
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The Key To Connect With Decision-Makers In The Cannabis Industry: How To Pitch CEOs, CFOs And CMOs Directly
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 9:21am | 866As the cannabis industry oscillates between booming growth and nail-biting volatility, there’s a beacon of opportunity on the horizon: the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, slated for April 16 and 17, 2024, in Hollywood, Florida. The event promises to redefine the landscape for cannabis...
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CEO Predicts $400 Million In Cannabis Industry Deals Will Happen In Just These 2 Days
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 3:06pm | 581The cannabis industry is on the brink of a monumental shift, with the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference poised to play a pivotal role in shaping its future. Set to take place on April 16 and 17, 2024, at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, this event is not just another conference,...
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Innovation, Risk And Growth: Lessons In Entrepreneurship From Benzinga's Co-Founder Jason Raznick
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 12:31pm | 857Entrepreneurialism isn’t solely about the idea, research and drive to succeed — rather it’s primarily about the people you take along on the journey, the team you build around you. Jason Raznick, co-founder of Benzinga, emphasized this point in The Raz Report podcast on Wednesday,...