
James Chen
James Chen — Editor-in-Chief at OwlyTimes, which he founded in 2025 with a small team of editors. Reports on markets with a CPA's suspicion and a reporter's notebook. Came to the project after seven years on a regional business desk in Chicago, where he learned to read footnotes before press releases. Numbers tell stories; he edits the stories so they tell the truth.
1488 articles published
Latest Articles
BusinessNexity: Bassien’s €2.15M Exit – A Market Signal?
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Uncover the surprising power of LGBTQ+ spending & how one podcast sparked a $1.7T financial revolution. Analyze the shift in wealth strategies – don't miss it!
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Uncover the surprising economic shift in arts education! Penn State's new competition reveals why entrepreneurial skills are now vital for artists' success.
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Uncover why Trump's SOTU overlooked small business! Our analysis reveals a troubling disconnect between policy & the realities driving economic growth. Lea...
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Unmasking the AI hype! Our analysis reveals why human judgment remains crucial, even as AI transforms business. Discover the surprising edge that matters most.