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Paul Allen spent years building the world’s biggest airplane. He’ll never see it fly.

In an interview last year, Allen talked about the future he envisioned in space, he was at ease and excited at the possibilities — especially with the advancements in satellite technology......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 18th, 2018

It would be the world"s largest airplane. It"s being built by a billionaire. And it"s getting ready to fly.

Paul Allen, the Microsoft co-founder, is building an airplane that could “air launch” as many as three rockets and perhaps even a space shuttle......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 16th, 2018

Paul Allen spent years on a project to build the biggest plane ever. He never saw it finished.

The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft was an aerospace enthusiast and Stratolaunch was to be his crowning achievement......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 19th, 2018

I"ve spent the last 20 years recruiting top talent for over 500 companies. Here are the 4 most important hiring criteria every company should prioritize.

Courtesy of Jay Rosenzweig Jay Rosenzweig is the founder of Rosenzweig & Company. He's an expert in designing, building, and attracting world-class teams. He says that while online services seem like they've changed the h.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 28th, 2019

Skinny and sweet: US refiner earnings depend on the oil diet

Over the last 20 years, the nation's biggest refiners spent billions building units capable of turning heavy, sour crude into gasoline, diesel fuel and other products.....»»

Category: topSource: business-standardApr 26th, 2018

The world’s largest airplane is being built by a billionaire. And it’s getting ready to fly.

Paul Allen, the Microsoft co-founder, is building an airplane that could “air launch” as many as three rockets and perhaps even a space shuttle......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 17th, 2018

The world’s largest airplane is getting ready to fly

Billionaire Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft, is building an aircraft with a wingspan bigger than the length of a football field that could “air launch” as many as three rockets and perhaps even a space shuttle......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 16th, 2018

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies of cancer complications at 65

Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen, the man who persuaded school-friend Bill Gates to drop out of Harvard to start what became the world's biggest software company, died on Monday at the age of 65, his family said......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 15th, 2018

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies at 65

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the man who persuaded school-friend Bill Gates to drop out of Harvard to start what became the world's biggest software company, died on Monday at the age of 65, his family said......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersOct 15th, 2018

Ted"s excellent adventure

Ted Leonsis is a man of many stories. He tells them to illustrate a point, impart wisdom and highlight his views on the world and the empire he has spent years building. How Fugazi was a punk rock pioneer. (Feel free to debate him.) That Pete Marav.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 6th, 2018

Paul Allen"s Stratolaunch jet performs world"s biggest wheelie in new taxi test

After being silent for months about a first flight promised for last summer, Stratolaunch rolled out for a high-speed taxi test......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 9th, 2019

One year in, Amazon Go attracts a host of cashierless imitators

Mighty AI spent much of its first five years building software that helps self-driving cars recognize real-world objects. The Seattle startup went so far as to open a Detroit office to cozy up to the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 24th, 2019

Buono adds building to resume and makes it all count

The finance world is not too different from the development industry, according to Michael Buono, the CEO of Mulberry Development. Buono spent more than five years of his professional life .....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyJan 24th, 2019

I worked at Disney World for over 3 years. Here are answers to 8 questions guests are too embarrassed to ask.

As a former Disney World cast member who spent three years working in the parks, I've answered plenty of "embarrassing" questions from tourists. Ther.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 15th, 2024

Why an Energy Company Is Building the World’s Biggest Plane

The plane will be the world’s biggest, but the company building it insists that it’s an energy company. .....»»

Category: topSource: timeApr 12th, 2024

"Extremely Successful" - World"s Largest Aircraft Hits Skies For Second Time 

"Extremely Successful" - World's Largest Aircraft Hits Skies For Second Time  Stratolaunch Systems Corporation, founded by the late billionaire Paul G. Allen, flew the world's largest .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 1st, 2021

World Class files 2 more bankruptcies, including for LP that owns downtown Fogo de Chão building

Click into this story to learn about the latest bankruptcy filings by Nate Paul's World Class as well as read about the Austin real estate veteran involved in buying up Paul's debt......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 7th, 2021

Introducing Scott Hanson, a 2021 Most Admired CEO honoree

"We have an ambitious growth plan for the next three years. We spent the past five years building our platform and securing capital and we've been growing tremendously.".....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 3rd, 2021

SpaceX says it"s working on a "state-of-the-art" manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas

Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder, recently said he thinks Austin will be the biggest boomtown the US has seen in 50 years. Musk's carmaker, Tesla, is building its next US plant in Austin. .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 2nd, 2021

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have been publicly feuding for over 15 years. Here are all the biggest rivalries that have formed between some of the world"s most high-powered tech leaders.

While some feuds between tech executives appear to be friendly rivalries, others have become more contentious. Jeff Bezos, left, and Elon Musk. Katherine Taylor/Reuters/Axel.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 1st, 2021

Why China’s Nascent Carbon Market Has Long Way to Go

China, which surpassed the U.S. as the world’s biggest polluter years ago, is looking to financial markets to help restrain its greenhouse gas emissions. It plans to launch the world’s largest carbon market this year and will shortly put in pla.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 25th, 2021