Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'founder'

Apple's Steve Jobs Explains Weight Loss

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

Over the past year, the gaunt appearance of Apple founder Steve Jobs has alarmed many Mac and iPod lovers. In a public letter, Jobs said the weight loss had been a mystery to him and his doctors until a few weeks ago. He says he will be undergoing a "relatively simple" treatment for a hormone imbalance.

Steve Jobs Discloses 'Nutritional Problem'

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:49:00 EST

The Apple founder and CEO says he'll stay on during "simple and straightforward" treatment for hormone imbalance.

A Bumpy Anniversary For Braille

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:48:00 EST

Happy birthday to Louis Braille, the founder of the tactile communication system for the blind, born 200 years ago Sunday.

Playful Pranks From Apple's Founder

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:22:00 EST

Steve Wozniak isn't just known for being a tech innovator. He's also widely-known for playing pranks at the launch of new Apple products — like ordering 4,000 cups of coffee from Starbucks during the launch of the iPhone.

Web Site Helps Prevent Sartorial Faux Pas

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

The Web rises to solve yet another social nightmare — the horror of showing up at a formal event and seeing someone else wearing the same dress. Andrew Jones, co-founder of dressregistry.com, talks about how his site works.

Fed Cracks Down On Credit Card Industry

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

The Federal Reserve Board approved new rules last week about how credit card companies set fees and interest rates, the biggest reform in decades. Money Coach Alvin Hall and Scott Bikler, founder of Debtsmart.com, explain how the new rules will shake down for consumers and how to mind your debt during the holidays.

Tim O'Reilly On The Future Of Social Media

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

From Flickr to Facebook, Twitter to MySpace, social media sites help people follow the news and, in some cases, become part of the story. Tim O'Reilly, founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media, looks back at the role of social media in 2008 and gives predictions for the future.

Rick Warren To Deliver Inaugural Invocation

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

Pastor Rick Warren has made controversial statements about gay marriage, and he opposes abortion. Liberals have decried this choice, but Steven Waldman, co-founder of Beliefnet, says that having Warren speak at the inauguration could be politically advantageous for Obama.

Finding A Formula For Movie and Music Preferences

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:13:00 EST

There may be a way of accounting for taste, after all. Tim Westergren, founder of Internet radio service Pandora, and Reed Hastings, founder and CEO of Netflix, explain how their companies are trying to develop algorithms that predict whether someone will like a song or film.

Understanding The Science Of Shopping

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:06:00 EST

What makes a shopper spend at one store and not others? Paco Underhill, founder and CEO of Envirosell and author of Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping, explains how he sizes up a shop for its selling potential. Also: why spending may not slow even in a slumping economy.

Labor Unions Losing Their Way...

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

The financial crisis facing America's Big Three auto companies has spotlighted the role of the United Auto Workers Union. Many think that the wages and benefits of union workers have dragged down business and profits. Author Bill Fletcher, a longtime advocate of the AFL-CIO, disagrees with that point of view. He's the co-founder of the Center for Labor Renewal and co-author of the book Solidarity Divided: The Crisis in Organized Labor and a New Path Toward Social Justice. He tells Farai Chideya why many unions have lost their way in the global economy.

After The Election: Wither The Religious Right...

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:58:00 EST

Beliefnet.com founder and editor-in-chief Stephen Waldman discussses the role of religion and the state of the religious right in post-election politics. Plus, will the coalition of religious groups that united in support of Barack Obama fracture over specific issues?

Django's World: Hot Club Jazz

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:44:00 EST

Manouche Jazz, commonly known as "Gypsy Jazz," is a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, it was first popularized by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist StÃ©phane Grappelli. Hear five songs from the genre's founders and modern jazz musicians.

Yahoo Founder, Jerry Yang, To Step Down As CEO

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Renee Montagne has business news.

Miami Book Fair Celebrates 25 Years

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Miami International Book Fair is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Co-founder Mitchell Kaplan owns the Miami bookstore Books and Books and is past president of the American Booksellers Association. He tells Ari Shapiro that he helped start the fair to combat the idea that Miami wasn't a literary town.

Black Finance Guru Weighs In On Financial Crisis

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

Ariel Capital Management LLC is one of the largest African-American owned money management firms in the U.S. Its founder John Rogers, Jr. shares how he beat the odds and rose to success, and what lessons can be learned from the current financial crisis.

Africans In America, Abroad Welcome Obama Win

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:03:00 EST

It's one thing to celebrate the election of Barack Obama, as many Africans did, but it's another to see how he lives up to Africa's high expectations. For insight, Farai Chideya speaks with Roxanne Lawson of TransAfrica Forum and Samuel Dongmo, founder of African Immigrants Movement for Barack Obama.

The President-Elect Online

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

Obama's campaign exploited the possibilities of new technology to raise money, rouse support and rally the voters. Now that he's President-elect Obama, what happens to the online community used to getting e-mails signed "Barack?" Host Scott Simon speaks TechPresident.com co-founder Micah Sifry on how to translate Obama's online success.

Vanguard's John Bogle Says 'Enough'

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:41:00 EDT

The founder and former CEO of The Vanguard Group shares his views on executive compensation, Wall Street and the financial system as a whole. His thoughts on the importance of ethical, moral and spiritual values are in his new book, Enough: The True Measure of Money, Business and Life.

Charlotte Struggles As Big Banks Founder

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:01:00 EDT

A major banking center's biggest employers get caught up in the world's financial mess. Now, the city and its residents must deal with the aftermath.

Pimco Played It Safe And Won

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Pacific Investment Management (Pimco) avoided the worst of the mortgage mess by not investing in toxic assets. Pimco founder and co-chief investment officer Bill Gross explains his decision and offers some advice.

Putting Pimco Into Plain English

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

We just heard from Pimco founder Bill Gross. Chris Arnold helps help translate some of the business jargon that was used.

Unwitting Ambassadors: Talking Politics Overseas

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:23:00 EDT

In the midst of a hotly contested election, Americans traveling abroad can find themselves answering questions about U.S. politics and foreign policy. Mercedes Alfaro, founder of First Impression Management, talks about what American travelers should do if they get grilled about U.S. politics.

Nest Egg Tips From Vanguard Founder John Bogle

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:20:00 EDT

Investors have been pulling tens of billions of dollars out of stocks and mutual funds. But if history is any guide, this is probably not the time to panic and sell a lot of stock. John Bogle, the founder of the giant mutual fund company Vanguard, offers some advice for people trying to protect their nest eggs.

Thanksgiving How-To: Your Questions

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:02:00 EDT

Are you cooking for Thanksgiving this year? It doesn't have to be stressful. Chris Kimball, founder of Cooks' Illustrated magazine, will help answer your questions.