It’s unlikely the former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals will answer questions Thursday
Read More Coding program seeks apprentices to close skills gap
Grand Circus is looking to train 15 to 20 apprentices from Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park
Read More Rubin: Ignore the NFL — you can so say Super Bowl
Just be prepared for a grumpy letter from the league’s team of lawyers if you correctly use the trademarked name
Read More How To Ensure Your Company Doesn’t Become Complacent
It’s all about the legacy you are creating.
Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands recently sat down with us at the Fast Company Innovation Festival. Walker shares his business values, and tells us why complacency is the enemy of a company with a strong legacy.
Why Amazon’s Rumored “Bookstores” Probably Won’t Be What You Think
Amazon has something no other physical bookseller does—a sprawling, high-tech distribution network—so don’t expect traditional bookstores.
On an earnings call yesterday, a shopping mall exec mentioned that Amazon has plans to open 300–400 bookstores. It was a surprising revelation, and probably not quite as straightforward as it sounds.
Apple Retracts Claim That Apple Watch Sport Is “Impact Resistant”
A U.K. man sued the tech giant when the screen of his new Apple Watch cracked 10 days in—and he won.
After a U.K. man filed—and won—a suit against Apple, the tech giant has removed the “impact resistant” characterization found in the Apple Watch Sport‘s description.
Here Come YouTube Red’s First Original Shows
YouTube is inching its way toward Netflix territory, one batch of new shows at a time.
Starting next week, YouTube will officially compete with streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon to win over viewers (and creators) of exclusive, premium original content. That’s not to say that we should expect see YouTube start taking home Emmys next year—although, who knows?—but the 10-year-old video site is pushing further into “original programming” territory as it tries to rope in paying subscribers.
New Anti-Aging Startup Hopes To Clear Out The Body’s Retired Cells
A startup called Unity Biotechnology is a potential competitor to Alphabet spinout Calico.
The cells in our bodies are constantly under stress from all kinds of sources. In response, they can recover or die.
Sources: Health Startup Practice Fusion Laid Off Up To 75 People Ahead Of Possible IPO
The layoffs primarily affect marketers, engineers, and customer service teams, according to sources.
Practice Fusion, a health-technology startup with more than $150 million in financing, is planning to lay off approximately 75 people—30 of them engineers, according to a source familiar with the matter. The company was reportedly preparing for a possible IPO.
Local CrowdRise helps celebs raise $500,000 for Flint
Royal Oak-based company used by Pearl Jam, Big Sean and Jack White helps individuals raise millions for charity
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