The Best One Yet 🤓 “Ivy League-ish” — Harvard’s profit puppy. eBay’s all-time-high. Trickle Down AI-nomics. IBO = Initial Baby Offering.
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Aug 4, 2025 Harvard is reshaping its financial landscape through its lucrative executive education program, now a significant revenue generator. eBay's stock hits an all-time high, thanks to a fresh metric measuring customer enthusiasm. Big tech is pouring billions into AI, with Microsoft’s spending capable of purchasing all NBA teams! Plus, an amusing twist with the announcement of an 'Initial Baby Offering' adds a fun layer to the business talk.
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Nick's Initial Baby Offering Reveal
- Nick Martell announced his family's expecting a second child, termed an "Initial Baby Offering" (IBO).
- The baby is due in Q3, increasing their family size by 33%.
Harvard's Profitable Executive Education
- Harvard University's executive education generates 42% of its tuition and fees revenue.
- Harvard treats these non-degree certificates as a major profit source despite the exclusivity risk to its brand.
eBay's Niche Strategy & Enthusiasm Metric
- eBay thrives by specializing in niche categories that Amazon ignores.
- They use "enthusiasm" as an official metric to quantify customer loyalty and drive profits.