Daily Digest · March 18, 2026
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Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
I Used to Be a VC. Now I’ve Found a Better Way to Build a Company
If you want to create an Evergreen company that’s designed to last, follow the example of some of the world’s largest tech companies: Don’t raise large amounts of venture capital.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
Why Harrison Ford Says You Should Keep Your Full-Time Job While You Start Your Own Business
According to Ford, the longer you keep your full-time job, the longer you can stick it out—and ultimately prevail.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
Are You a Leader Looking to Get More Done in Less Time? AI Is the Answer
The leaders who thrive will be the ones who use AI — early, imperfectly, and often enough to get good.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
The Industries Most at Risk as the Middle East Conflict Disrupts Trade
As fighting disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, supply‑chain data shows which industries—and S&P 500 companies—face the greatest risk.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
This McDonald’s Video Campaign Undoes the Lazy Gen-Z Narrative. Here’s Why You Should Be Lovin’ It
The fast food company filmed a documentary style campaign to celebrate younger workers.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger Review: Is the New Burger Worth the Hype?
The burger is actually good. The CEO’s video is not.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
4 Steps to Move Beyond the AI Hype
C-suite leaders can use this four-part framework to move past pilots to effective implementation.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
Workers Are Returning to the Office—but Their Workspaces Aren’t Ready
New survey data finds two-thirds of workers report they’re forced to improvise workarounds for cramped, outdated office spaces.
MIT Sloan Management Review · Mar 17, 2026
Bridge the Intergenerational Leadership Gap
Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images Today’s workforce spans five generations, with millennials and Generation Z together accounting for over 60% of workers globally — a share projected to reach 74% by 2030. Yet…
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
Michael B. Jordan Says He Owes His Oscar to Journaling. Psychologists Say You Can Write Your Way to Greater Success Too
At an after Oscars Q&A, Michael B. Jordan credited the statuette in his hand to his journaling habit. Non-actors should steal it.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
This Controversial Tax Benefit Means Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Could Score a Payday of Over $800 Million
Excise tax gross-ups have grown less popular over the years, but Paramount’s winning acquisition bid now includes one.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
CEO’s $250 Million ChatGPT Mistake Smacked Down in Court
ChatGPT‑driven firings backfire, costing Krafton millions and a court‑ordered executive reinstatement
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
Is AI Stealing Your Leads?
The rise of AI summaries and search means website traffic is dropping for many. This simple strategy brought my company 149,028 leads last year.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
Amazon Escalates the Delivery Wars With New 1‑Hour Shipping
For the moments when same-day delivery just is not fast enough.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
OpenAI Just Revealed Cheaper Versions of Its Flagship Model. Here’s How to Use Them
OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 mini and nano are here, and they’re designed to help you get stuff done on a budget.
Small Business Trends · Mar 17, 2026
What Is Customer Loyalty Program Software and How Does It Function?
Discover what customer loyalty program software is and how it functions to enhance customer retention, boost engagement, and drive sales. Learn how to implement effective loyalty strategies for your business.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
Melinda French Gates Tells Gen-Zers to Ask 1 Important Question About Their Career Path
As Gen Z struggles to land jobs, Melinda Gates argues transitions are their greatest tool.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
This Grocery Chain Is Offering Free GLP-1 Starter Kits
For in-store pharmacy chains, the rise of weight-loss drugs represents a business opportunity to reshape shopping habits.
Inc.com · Mar 17, 2026
While Tesla Fights in Court, Its Competitors Are Quietly Winning the Autonomy War
Tesla’s new legal gambit to defend its autonomous driving fantasy clashes with the brutal reality of a deficient technology.
Entrepreneur · Mar 17, 2026
Self-Driving Semi Trucks Are Coming, and They’re About to Transform a $900 Billion Industry
Multiple companies including Aurora, Kodiak, and Waabi plan to deploy autonomous fleets on the streets of Texas, Arizona and beyond.
