Insights from Business Leaders: Interviews & Stories

Luis von Ahn's journey from a young boy in Guatemala to one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world is nothing short of inspiring. Known for his pivotal role in creating Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning app, and for co-founding reCAPTCHA, the tool that helps digitize books and secure websites, von Ahn’s story is one of ingenuity, perseverance, and a commitment to social good. But behind these monumental achievements lies a man who believes that technology should not only solve problems but also give back to the world.

In recent months, a seismic shift has occurred in the AI industry. The emergence of DeepSeek, a free, open-source, high-performance AI model from China, has disrupted the status quo. Many are already calling it a strong competitor to ChatGPT, but can it truly transform the market? More importantly, how will it impact businesses, developers, and the global AI industry?

In 2025, as artificial intelligence continues to dominate the business world, Canva remains one of the most popular tools for design creation. Used by millions of entrepreneurs, marketers, students, and even major corporations, Canva has become synonymous with accessible and professional graphic design. Yet not everyone knows who stands behind its incredible success. The answer is Melanie Perkins, an Australian entrepreneur who transformed a simple idea into a company worth nearly $50 billion.

Real estate investment is a proven way to build wealth, but what if you have no funds to start? Keith Wasserman, founder of Gelt, Inc., turned the challenges of the 2008 financial crisis into an opportunity, creating a multi-billion-dollar real estate empire. His story provides a roadmap for anyone looking to enter the real estate market, even with limited resources.

This article explores how an entrepreneur built a million-dollar online business from scratch using a six-step strategy. Learn the key steps, actionable strategies, and real-life examples to replicate this success in any niche.

One of Our Subscribers Shares Their Experience Using Free Platforms to Promote a YouTube Channel. Recently, one of our subscribers, Ethan, sent us an insightful article about his personal experiment with using seven free platforms to grow his YouTube channel. Ethan runs a small channel about self-development and productivity tips and decided to test how effective these websites are in attracting views and subscribers without spending a dime. Here’s his story in his own words.

Northern Finland greeted me with sparkling snow and crisp air. I had arrived to personally experience the unique offerings of Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos—spending nights in both a snow hotel and a glass igloo—and to understand how this winter venture has become a standout on the global tourist map.