Posts by Mark Darwin
What Emotionally Mature Founders Do When Everything Feels Uncertain
There is a specific kind of uncertainty that only founders experience. Not the hypothetical kind, but the lived version where the runway is shrinking, customers are quiet, and every decision feels like it might be the wrong one. You refresh your bank balance more than your inbox. You wonder if everyone else has figured something…
Read MoreStart Young, Pivot Fast, Build Relentlessly Now
I’m Erik Huberman, and my stance is simple: momentum beats perfection. Careers are not straight lines. They are a series of quick moves, tough pivots, and compounding lessons. That’s the only way I’ve ever built anything that lasted. The story people don’t see is the messy middle. It’s the year you make almost nothing. It’s…
Read MoreAre Premarital Assets Protected in Divorce?
If you’re thinking about filing for divorce, you might also be thinking about how your assets will be divided. For those who brought assets into the marriage with them, it’s an even more critical point. Known as premarital assets, most are protected in a divorce, but it’s not always cut-and-dry. Knowing what is protected and…
Read MoreHow Epinal’s Narcolyzer Addresses a Growing Emergent Need For Non-Invasive, Rapid, Handheld Narcotics Testing
Public institutions across the world are reassessing how they identify and respond to narcotic impairment. Courts, transportation agencies, probation departments, and treatment programs are confronting a drug landscape that has evolved through legislation, making it more unpredictable than ever before in history. Polydrug use, increased prescription use, and rapidly changing substance trends create challenges for…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide on Automotive Software Development Lifecycle
Every new car feature nowadays depends on software. From safety alerts to touchscreens tied to car functions, software can shape everything to deliver great experiences. But with more features comes more pressure and complexity. Automotive teams now deal with complex requirements, strict safety rules, and rapidly changing customer demands. This creates a simple but painful…
Read MoreWhat Is Brand Tracking? Definition, Benefits and Top Companies of 2025
The construction industry is increasingly shifting from traditional word-of-mouth referrals to digital marketing strategies. More clients are researching suppliers and service providers online, meaning only companies with a strong digital presence can effectively meet this demand. Monitoring how customers perceive a business reveals insights that help drive growth. This data-driven approach turns actions from generic…
Read MoreNike climbs as Apple’s Tim Cook buys US$3 million in stock
[NEW YORK] Nike shares ticked up 2 per cent in premarket trading on Wednesday (Dec 24) after Apple CEO Tim Cook bought nearly US$3 million worth of the sportswear maker’s stock. Cook, who has served on Nike’s board since 2005 and is its lead independent director, bought 50,000 shares at US$58.97 each, according to a…
Read MoreGrab rides to cost S$0.30 more from Jan 1 with platform fee hike
[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s largest ride-hailing firm Grab will be increasing its platform fee by S$0.30 come Jan 1, 2026. Passengers will then pay S$1.20, up from the current S$0.90, the firm said in an e-mail announcement on Wednesday (Dec 24). The hike in “platform and partner fees” will support upcoming updates to drivers’ CPF contribution rates…
Read MoreBP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for US$6 billion
The sale proceeds, which include US$800 million for accelerated dividend payments, will be used to reduce debt [LONDON] BP said on Wednesday (Dec 24) that it had agreed to sell a 65 per cent stake in Castrol to investment firm Stonepeak for about US$6 billion, in a deal that values the oil major’s lubricants unit…
Read MoreSanofi to buy Dynavax for US$2.2 billion to add shingles vaccine
[PARIS] Sanofi agreed to buy Dynavax Technologies for about US$2.2 billion to expand its vaccines business with a shot for hepatitis B and an experimental shingles inoculation. Sanofi will pay US$15.50 a share in cash for the Emeryville, California-based company, according to a statement on Wednesday (Dec 24). The price is 39% above Tuesday’s closing…
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