Business History
From Dot-Com Darling to Cautionary Tale: The Enduring Lessons of Boo.com’s $135 Million Collapse
Boo.com burned through $135M in 18 months. Discover the critical lessons its spectacular dot-com bust holds for today’s investors and founders.
The Ellison Playbook: Can a Brutal 20-Year-Old Software Takeover Strategy Conquer Hollywood?
Can a 20-year-old software takeover strategy conquer Hollywood? We dissect the brutal Oracle-PeopleSoft war and what it means for the future of media tech.
From Enron’s Ashes: Andersen’s Consulting Arm Aims for Redemption with $1.75B IPO
A consulting firm bearing the name of the disgraced Enron auditor, Arthur Andersen, has gone public with a $1.75 billion valuation.
From Yorkshire to Hollywood: The 100-Year-Old Firm That Taught Investors a Masterclass in Value
Discover how a 100-year-old UK firm’s journey from wool grease to a life-saving therapy became a Hollywood film and a masterclass in long-term investing.
The Rock & Roll Star’s Guide to the Stock Market: Lessons from The Byrds vs. The Monkees
A 1960s musical feud between The Byrds and The Monkees offers surprising lessons for navigating today’s stock market, fintech, and the global economy.