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What the Heck is EBITDA? My Experience in Investment Banking and What It Means
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. When I first crossed paths with the career of...

Jack Zhang
Aug 20


The Escalation, Aftermath, and Human Cost of the 2025 U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program
On June 21–22, 2025, the U.S. launched a major attack on Iran’s top three nuclear sites, escalating tensions with Iran and Israel and...
Aaron Thomas
Jul 24


Breathing New Life into Finance: How Vieira Helped Rebuild FiscalFighters from the Ground Up
When Vieira joined FiscalFighters, it wasn’t as a founder, at least not at first. The project was struggling, and its early momentum had...

Jack Boyd
Jul 21


The Chain of Conflict: How Russia's Support Network Disrupts Global Commerce
Russia backs Iran. Iran backs the Houthis. The Houthis fire missiles at ships headed to Israel. Your Amazon package costs more as a...

Zay Kopelovich
Jul 17


Young, Ambitious, and Digital: The Story Behind Silke Media’s Mission to Uplift Seattle’s Small Businesses
Since Vieira was a kid, like many budding entrepreneurs, she wanted to start a business, even if it meant selling slime on the street to...

Jack Boyd
Jul 14


The Phoenix Suns: Spending Big, Winning Little
The Phoenix Suns pose an interesting economic enigma of professional sports: how does a team manage to spend record-breaking sums of...

Justen Bienstock
Jul 10


Beyond the Trend: How Nikita Used Dropshipping to Build Her Business Skills
When Nikita first launched her clothing and lifestyle brand, she was just 12 years old. What started as a passion for fashion and a...

Jack Boyd
Jul 7


Nova Credit: Challenging a System Built on Wealth
About 10% of Americans do not have any credit record and are therefore considered credit invisible. This equates to 26 million consumers...
Gregory T
Jul 3


Through the Lens: How the Love of Cars Turned into a Visual Craft
For Max, the love of cars wasn’t a phase; it was practically inherited. His earliest memories are filled with miniature cars and weekends...

Jack Boyd
Jun 30


Boeing Machinist Strike of 2024
In the past century, protesting has become a major way for people to push back against large companies and demand their needs. One method...

Deren Kurtay
Jun 26


It all started with a bad haircut, but it left a lasting mark.
Week after week, Michael – known as GS – sat in the barber’s chair watching his fade and lineup get botched. Eventually, frustration...

Jack Boyd
Jun 23


Cleared for Takeoff: How Nathan Turned Questions into a Lasting Journey
Nathan’s passion for aviation took off at a young age, inspired by his father’s experiences as a plane enthusiast in Alaska. As he got...

Jack Boyd
Jun 16
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