Archive - The Weekly Business Story

May 2025

She Got 100+ Rejections. Then Built a $40B Company.

You’ve probably used Canva to make a quick design or remove a background in seconds.

May 31 •

Sébastien Bouckaert

The First Yes: How a Small Store Made Apple Real

Before Steve Jobs returned to Apple and changed the world he was kicked out of his own company.

May 24 •

Sébastien Bouckaert

How Two Students Turned a Newsletter Into $75 Million.

Have you ever wondered how newsletters became a thing?

May 17 •

Sébastien Bouckaert

How Bill Gates Almost Lost Microsoft’s Only Client

Hey subscribers,

May 12 •

Sébastien Bouckaert

Real stories from real entrepreneurs. One sharp insight, every Saturday.

Short, true stories about the bold decisions, big mistakes, and hidden turning points behind businesses you know — and some you’ve never heard of.

May 11 •

Sébastien Bouckaert

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