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Founder of Adobe Dies at Age 81

Long-time Slashdot reader sandbagger brings the news that Charles 'Chuck' Geschke, the co-founder of Adobe, had died at the age of 81. The company started in co-founder John Warnock's garage in 1982, and was named after the Adobe Creek which ran be.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotApr 18th, 2021

David Wilson"s gift to alma mater establishes business school in his name

David Wilson, founder of the auto group that bears his name, donated $25 million to his alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa. It is the largest gift in the school's history and establishes the David W. Wilson College of Business......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2023

Steve Wozniak suffers minor stroke in Mexico City before scheduled talk

Apple co-founder felt dizzy, couldn't walk. Flew home after 24-hour hospitalization. Enlarge / Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak attends the Digital X 2022 event by Deutsche Telekom on September 13, 2022, in Cologne, Germany. (credi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 10th, 2023

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, hospitalized after "minor stroke"

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was hospitalized in Mexico City after suffering a 'minor stroke.' Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hospitalized after suffering from a minor stroke, according to a report from ABC News.Through initial repor.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsNov 10th, 2023

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak suffers minor stroke

The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak suffered minor stroke, released from hospital

After being hospitalized late Wednesday, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been released from the hospital, confirming he suffered a minor stroke.Steve WozniakInitial reports from Mexico City said Steve Wozniak had been hospitalized late Wednesday......»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Omegle shut down: Video chat website closed after abuse claims

The founder of controversial firm Omegle said the site was no longer "psychologically" sustainable......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Bumble Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd to Step Down as CEO

Wolfe Herd will step down from the company she founded nearly 10 years ago in January, to be replaced by Slack CEO Lidiane Jones. Bumble Inc. Chief Executive Officer Whitney Wolfe Herd will step down from the company she founded nea.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, hospitalized

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hospitalized in Mexico City. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hospitalized, according to numerous outlets.Wozniak was scheduled to speak in Mexico City on Wednesday, said a CNN source involved with.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital - reports

The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hospitalized over possible stroke

Local reports from Mexico City are saying that Steve Wozniak has been admitted to hospital, but conflicting sources mean it's not known for certain why.Steve WozniakAccording to Reuters, Woz had been scheduled to take part in a World Business Forum i.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the Sun

The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 8th, 2023

China detains DouYu founder, investment guru - reports

They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 8th, 2023

How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the sun

The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 8th, 2023

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as boss of dating app

Billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd, who created the firm in 2014, will be replaced by Slack's chief......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 6th, 2023

Guilty: Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on all counts after monthlong trial

Bankman-Fried convicted on seven charges, faces maximum sentence of 110 years. Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried leaves court in New York on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) FTX founder Sam Bankman-.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2023

Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly dies aged 87

A NASA astronaut who was removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission but helped bring its crew back home safely thanks to his problem-solving efforts from ground control has died at the age of 87......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2023

This top tech co-founder wants young workers to work 70-hour weeks

In order for India to grow its GDP, one of the country’s top billionaires is asking its youth to consider working longer hours......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 28th, 2023

Jeff Bezos shows off new Moon lander design for NASA

“We’re building our landers to enable global landing capability on the Moon, day or night." Enlarge / Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin's founder, meets NASA Administrator Bill Nelson with a mock-up of the Blue Moon Mark 1 lander behin.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 28th, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried repeatedly told to “stop talking” during rambling testimony

FTX co-founder scolded for making up his own definition of market manipulation. Enlarge (credit: ANGELA WEISS / Contributor | AFP) On Friday, Sam Bankman-Fried began his first day testifying before a jury with a loss. Th.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried testifies, says he “skimmed over” FTX terms of service

SBF said he thought loans were legal but didn't fully read FTX terms of service. Enlarge / FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at US District Court on March 30, 2023, in New York City after being hit with a criminal charge for.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023