Joshua Baer, known as an “Austinpreneur, ” helped launch Austin’s tech scene. He started Capital Factory in 2009, a venture‑capital hub that backs startups from robots to autonomous ships. Baer was famous for encouraging people to leave corporate jobs and start their own businesses. The Austi
A 26-year-old Australian entrepreneur, once celebrated for his plant-based food startup, now faces serious charges after an intense confrontation with his ex-partner in a luxury New York hotel. The incident, which took place in late March, has drawn attention not just for the alleged violence but al
In the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, a local billionaire made a quiet yet impactful return. Liang Wenfeng, a 40-year-old math genius and hedge fund owner of High-Flyer, and his bodyguards, quietly slipped into the province for Lunar New Year celebrations. Wenfeng's homecoming was a big
