Sarah Mitchell

A Third-Wave Philanthropy Unlocked By AI Could Supercharge Federal R&D

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How AI-Powered Philanthropy Could Spark a New Era in Federal R&D Funding In the world of government-funded research and development, the status quo is no longer enough. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)—the agency that bankrolls everything from quantum computing breakthroughs to STEM education initiatives—faces a persistent challenge: how to stretch federal dollars further, faster, … Read more

Here’s how Meta is justifying its layoffs to thousands of employees

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Meta’s Layoff Strategy: Why AI Investments Are Driving a 10% Workforce Reduction—And What It Means for B2B Leaders When Meta announced its latest layoff wave—cutting roughly 10% of its 78,000-person workforce—the company’s internal messaging was notably sparse. In a memo obtained by Business Insider, Meta leadership offered a terse explanation: the reductions are part of … Read more

Google Wants Search To Stop Answering And Start Acting

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Google’s Search Evolution: From Answering Questions to Taking Action In a move that signals the most significant shift in its core product in over a quarter-century, Google has officially redefined what “search” means. The company’s latest AI-powered Search box isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a fundamental transformation. For the first time in 25+ years, Google is … Read more

Elon Musk said Cybertrucks can float like boats. Somebody drove one into a lake. Here’s what happened

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When “Boats Mode” Goes Wrong: Why a Cybertruck Ended Up Stranded in a Texas Lake H1: Cybertruck “Wade Mode” Fail: What Happened When a 70-Year-Old Driver Took Elon’s Sea-Crossing Promise Literally Let’s get one thing straight: no one buys a pickup truck expecting to commute across the English Channel. Yet when Elon Musk announced in … Read more

Why the NAACP wants Black student-athletes to boycott public universities in 8 states across the South

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The NAACP’s “Out of Bounds” Campaign: Why Black Student-Athletes Are Being Asked to Boycott 13 Major Public Universities Across the South The intersection of college athletics and civil rights has long been a flashpoint in America, and a new campaign from the NAACP is about to heat things up even further. On Tuesday, the historic … Read more

Build elite education around access, not just instruction

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The New Elite: Why Access Trumps Curriculum in Building High-Value Networks For decades, the mark of an elite education was simple: a prestigious diploma, a world-class faculty, and a storied brand. Those signals still carry weight in boardrooms and hiring conversations. But for founders, executives, and investors navigating today’s fast-moving economy, the real question has … Read more

Intuit layoffs today: Stock takes a dive as company cuts 17% of jobs, citing AI acceleration

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AI Acceleration Drives Intuit’s 17% Workforce Reduction: What It Means for B2B Revenue Teams When TurboTax’s parent company cuts 3,000 jobs and pivots to AI-first operations, your go-to-market strategy demands a recalibration. On Wednesday, Intuit—the $115B fintech giant behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp—announced it would eliminate 17% of its global workforce, roughly 3,000 … Read more

The CEO’s Guide to AI

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The CEO’s Guide to AI: Separating Hype from Real Business Impact By B2B Pulse Editorial Staff If you’re a CEO at a SaaS or tech company, you’ve probably lost count of how many AI pitches you’ve sat through this year. Every vendor claims their solution is “AI-powered.” Every competitor seems to be “leveraging machine learning.” … Read more