Ryan Smith
Coverage of Ryan Smith in the Nexus archive.
- What is — and is not — in ICE’s plan to improve conditions at privately run Adelanto
The federal government, under a court order to improve conditions at the privately run Adelanto ICE Processing Center, claims the facility is already compliant with some standards but faces pushback. Four people have died at Adelanto since September 2025, and the government plans to appeal the court's order requiring long-term improvements.
- Why Wyandotte avoided power outages while thousands across Metro Detroit remain in the dark
Wyandotte avoided power outages during recent storms due to its municipal electric utility, while neighboring Lincoln Park and other Metro Detroit areas served by DTE Energy experienced prolonged outages. Wyandotte's smaller service area and local utility response allowed quick restoration, contrasting with DTE's larger coverage and slower recovery. Data from the American Public Power Association suggests municipal utilities generally offer higher reliability.
- ‘I have nothing to lose’: Perplexity CEO says fear of failure is ‘the stupidest thing’ holding you back
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas argues that fear of failure hinders success, sharing his journey from a lower-middle-class background in India to co-founding a $18-20 billion AI company. He emphasizes embracing risk and attacking challenges, a perspective echoed by CEOs like Ryan Smith of Qualtrics and Amit Walia of Informatica.