Monday is May Day and I’m Diamond Naga Siu, needing some caffeine to make it to the end of the weekend. Trader Joe’s instant cold brew is my go-to, but I think Starbucks may have a stronger shot than usual, considering the recent story of their loyalty account reward misstep. Let’s take a look at what’s hot in tech today.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has two distinct identities when it comes to running the company. He is “Ohana” Benioff, focused on nurturing a family-like atmosphere. He is also the “highest-performing software executive” with a strong business focus.
Turo, a car rental service, is both a blessing and a curse. One lucky user made over a million in rental income but others have had cars totaled and stolen.
For Uber and Lyft drivers, tipping is a major issue. According to surveys, drivers attribute low tips to rider ignorance of wages, fare prices, and some companies’ poor tipping culture.
One CTO kick-starts his day with a three-minute cold plunge. Doing this apparently sets the tone for the day and gives Brad Margist the focus and motivation for everything else.
The Tesla Sentry Mode reportedly detected arson when its car was set ablaze. It recorded the incident and caught it on camera.
Only Fans have seen their businesses flourish with Reddit as their platform. Despite some difficult rules and restrictions, they said that the rewards were worth it.
Using a chatbot to make a vegan recipe, one food blogger cooked up something ‘underwhelming’ using tomato, cauliflower and onions.
Tesla’s biggest Chinese rival just launched an EV costing only $11,000. It has a range of 251 miles and can charge up to 80% in a half an hour.
American Airlines recently hired its first woman pilot, Bonnie Tiburzi, in 1973. Hear the story of coming on board when women’s uniforms did not even exist.
Finally, the ‘ketchup boat guy’ expressed his disappointment after being promised a boat with a GPS from Heinz. In the end only a small boat and motors were purchased for him.
Salesforce is a game-changing CRM solution for organizations of all sizes, helping them make smarter decisions and strengthen customer relationships with streamlined data services. Founded in 1999, Salesforce delivers integrated technology to companies aiming to not only accelerate growth and innovation, but also personalized customer experiences.
Marc Benioff is the founder and CEO of Salesforce, and currently serves on the board of directors for Fortune 500 companies, mentoring aspiring tech executives, and leading philanthropic and healthcare initiatives. Born in 1964, his career spans three decades and encompasses many roles, from programmer analyst to public leader, emphasizing the mantra ‘Technology is the new business’.
