A brazen new player in the high-stakes, shadow-filled world of offensive cybersecurity has emerged, promising million-dollar payouts for zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, behind the polished veneer of the McLean, Virginia-based firm "IRIS C2" lies a far more dubious reality. The startup is the latest venture by Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman—a duo infamous for a decade-long…
In the modern corporate landscape, the promise of the “American Dream” is often reduced to an annual performance review. For millions of professionals, hard work is measured by incremental salary adjustments that barely outpace inflation. Remington Lyman, a former finance analyst at JP Morgan, found himself at this exact crossroads when a stellar performance review…
By PYMNTS July 6, 2026 In a landmark shift for the venture capital landscape, a new breed of "AI-first" conglomerates is emerging, signaling that the next frontier of artificial intelligence is not just in foundation models, but in the radical operational transformation of traditional, unglamorous service industries. Thrive Holdings, a specialized holding company established by…
In the modern corporate landscape, the promise of hard work often hits a ceiling. For many, the annual performance review is a hollow ritual, culminating in modest, inflation-matching raises that fail to keep pace with the cost of living. Remington Lyman, a former finance professional at JPMorgan, found himself at this exact crossroads. After a…
For the frequent flyer, the airport security experience is a calculated dance of efficiency. In recent years, the combination of TSA PreCheck and CLEAR has been heralded as the "gold standard" for bypassing the friction of domestic air travel. However, the economics of this convenience have shifted once again. As of July 1, 2026, CLEAR—the…
