Sol Price: The Godfather of Costco, Walmart, and Modern Retail
Sam Walton said he borrowed more ideas from Sol Price than anyone else. Jim Sinegal of Costco said, “I didn’t learn a lot from Sol. I learned everything.” Jeff Bezos studied him. Home Depot echoed him. Sol Price is the most influential retailer you’ve never heard of. A man who never sought the spotlight, but whose legacy and lessons cover the entire landscape of modern retail.
Alibaba Cloud Founder Expects Big AI Shakeup After OpenAI Hype
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with Bloomberg, Alibaba Cloud Founder and Zhejiang Lab Director Wang Jian speaks about AI’s future, and his career journey.
Perplexity CEO: Browser Wars and Taking on Google
What prompted him to build his own browser? Why does he think Perplexity can beat Google and become the #1 browser? Is Perplexity building an operation system?
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When I was a student, the narrative around education was straightforward: study hard, secure a degree from a good college, perhaps attend grad school, and the world would open its doors to you. Whether it was medicine, engineering, law, or business, these paths promised stability and a prosperous career.
Fast-forward to today, and we're on the verge of a seismic shift driven by advancements in AI, humanoid robotics, and super-intelligent autonomous agents. As someone deeply involved in technology investments and having witnessed firsthand the rapid acceleration of innovation—like humanoid robotics company FigureAI, which was just a dream a couple of years ago and is now on the cusp of reshaping entire industries—I often reflect on how the educational paths we once trusted are being dramatically reshaped.
If I were entering college or grad school today, knowing what I know now about the trajectory of technology, I’d think carefully about not only what subjects I study but the skill sets I cultivate.
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