- June 19, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
What U.S. Industry Can Learn from the Rise of Vertical Farming
When people hear “vertical farming,” they think salad greens, stacked LEDs, and startups trying to disrupt agriculture. But beneath the hydroponics and climate controls is a broader story — one…
Read More- June 19, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
How Nippon Steel’s $14.9 B Acquisition of U.S. Steel Impacts American Manufacturing
In a deal that reshapes the landscape of American steel production, Nippon Steel officially finalized its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel in June 2025. This cross-border transaction has drawn…
Read More- June 18, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
Why Water Is the Next Bottleneck in AI Infrastructure
When most people think about AI infrastructure, they focus on chips and electricity. But there’s another vital input that’s quietly becoming a limiting factor: water. Modern data centers — especially…
Read More- June 17, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
Why Hybrid Work Isn’t Cutting It for Most Americans
When offices reopened in 2022 and 2023, hybrid work was billed as the perfect compromise — a little office time for collaboration, a few days at home for focus. But…
Read More- June 14, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
What Is a Soft Landing? And Why Economists Care So Much About It
You’ve probably seen it in headlines or heard it mentioned by analysts: “The Fed is aiming for a soft landing.” But what exactly is a soft landing, and why does…
Read More- June 11, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
Main Street vs. Wall Street: Who’s Really Winning in 2025?
Introduction: A Tale of Two Economies One day, we see soaring stock markets, record-breaking IPOs, and mega-mergers lighting up Wall Street. The next, we hear about small businesses closing their…
Read More- June 11, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
How to Stay Human While Building a Company
The Myth of the 4-Hour Founder If you spend even a little time on social media, you’ve likely seen some version of the fantasy: a founder sipping espresso in Bali,…
Read More- June 11, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
How To Scale Your Business FASTER
Scaling Isn’t Just About Growth When business owners think about growth, they often envision more customers, higher revenue, and a bigger team, but scaling is a different beast. Scaling is…
Read More- June 11, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
The Guide to Avoiding Legal Trouble When Hiring Freelancers
Why Worker Classification Matters More Than Ever As the freelance economy continues to grow, so does the complexity of employment classification. Companies of all sizes are increasingly relying on independent…
Read More- June 11, 2025
- Ashley Waterman
How Manufacturing is Rebranding Itself for a New Generation
A Legacy Industry at a Crossroads Manufacturing once defined the American dream. It offered steady jobs, generational wealth, and national pride—embodied in the iconic image of the factory worker with…
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