Ellen Chang

2 weeks ago | time.com | Ellen Chang

Two months after the Hamas attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, real estate mogul Sylvan Adams donated $100 million to Ben Gurion University of the Negev, the region’s largest employer. It was one of the biggest gifts ever made to an academic institution in the country and Adams’ largest single donation to date. “To bring people back, they need economic opportunity,” says Adams, who moved to Tel Aviv from his native Quebec City in 2015.

2 weeks ago | time.com | Ellen Chang

Investor Ken Griffin’s approach to philanthropy has a lot in common with the strategy he pursues at Citadel, the highly successful hedge fund company he founded in 1990: Both are focused on evidence-based initiatives with the potential to deliver high-impact, scalable results. “I want to be seen first and foremost as a person who supports problem solvers,” Griffin says.

3 weeks ago | hbs.edu | Ellen Chang

On the heels of BiGS’ first debate addressing whether Big Tech is too big, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says his company plans only a quarter out — instead of years ahead — because technology is moving so fast. This raises key questions about the pace of the industry, and how business leaders and policymakers can make decisions. BOSTON—During an appearance on the Harvard Business School campus earlier this month, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas was asked how far ahead his team plans.

1 month ago | rbnenergy.com | Ellen Chang

Tech giants such as Google, Amazon and Meta have long sought to meet their data-center power needs while at least limiting their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But while many developers and utilities have turned to natural gas to power data centers because of its ability to provide reliable 24/7 power, renewable generation continues to play a role, especially if it includes plans to utilize on-site battery storage.

Mar 6, 2025 | turnto10.com | Ellen Chang

Key takeawaysYou can make your mortgage payment through your lender’s website or mobile app, in person at a branch location or by calling them. If you’re worried about remembering to make payments each month, setting up automated withdrawals can be a good solution. There are options for paying off your mortgage faster, such as making bi-weekly payments or putting a lump sum payment toward the principal amount. Paying your mortgage on time helps you build equity in your home.