Health and Wellness Startups in the AI Era Max Effgen, November 14, 2025 The integration of artificial intelligence into health and wellness startups marks a pivotal shift from traditional, one-size-fits-all models to hyper-personalized, data-driven ecosystems. This evolution began in the early 2010s with basic machine learning applications for diagnostics and fitness tracking but accelerated post-2020 amid the AI boom, driven by advancements in… Continue Reading
Energy Credits Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Max Effgen, October 27, 2025 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), formally known as H.R. 1 in the 119th Congress, represents a significant overhaul of U.S. tax policy, particularly in the realm of energy incentives. Enacted in July 2025, this legislation builds upon and modifies provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022,… Continue Reading
Rodin’s Thinker: An Unintended Revolution in Modern Sculpture Max Effgen, October 14, 2025 Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker (Le Penseur), originally conceived as a mere component of a larger work, profoundly altered the landscape of modern sculpture. This iconic bronze figure, depicting a muscular man in deep contemplation, was not designed to disrupt artistic conventions but emerged as a symbol of introspection and human… Continue Reading
Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA): Empowering Families Through School Choice Max Effgen, September 26, 2025 The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), codified under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) in 2025, creates a permanent, uncapped federal tax-credit scholarship program. It incentivizes private donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) with dollar-for-dollar tax credits up to $1,700 per return. Eligible families (up to 300% of… Continue Reading
Fixing the World’s Largest Machine Max Effgen, September 8, 2025 The North American Power Grid in the Age of AI and Cloud Computing What is the world’s biggest machine—and how we can fix it? You are connected to this machine every day. With a simple flick of a finger, we tap into its immense power, and we only truly notice… Continue Reading
How to Win Friends and Influence People Max Effgen, August 23, 2025 Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People, first published in 1936, remains one of the most influential self-help books of all time. Its timeless principles on human interaction, communication, and leadership have guided millions in building meaningful relationships and achieving personal and professional success. It has sold over… Continue Reading
AI Tools for Entrepreneurs to Boost Productivity and Innovation Max Effgen, August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 In today’s fast-paced business landscape, entrepreneurs face immense pressure to innovate, scale, and operate efficiently while keeping costs low. Guess what? Today will be fast paced. Yesterday was fast paced. Tomorrow will be fast paced. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have emerged as transformative solutions, enabling startups to streamline operations, enhance… Continue Reading
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Exclusion Max Effgen, July 28, 2025 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Exclusion: Tax Incentive for Entrepreneurship The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion, codified under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), is a significant U.S. tax benefit designed to encourage investment in small businesses and foster entrepreneurship. Enacted as part of the Omnibus Reconciliation… Continue Reading
Dreiser’s The Financier Max Effgen, July 17, 2025 “The Financier,” published in 1912, is the first book in Theodore Dreiser’s “Trilogy of Desire,” depicting the life of Frank Cowperwood, a character inspired by real-life tycoon Charles Yerkes. Set during the Gilded Age, it examines the intersection of finance, politics, and personal ambition, offering a critique of capitalism’s ethical… Continue Reading
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game Max Effgen, July 1, 2025 Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis Michael Lewis’s Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game is a captivating exploration of innovation, underdog triumph, and the clash between tradition and data-driven decision-making in Major League Baseball (MLB). Published in 2003, the book chronicles the 2002… Continue Reading