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It’s March 1, one year since New York recorded its first Covid-19 case. Surreal, right? But March means longer and warmer days hover on the horizon. More reasons to be optimistic: Covid-19 infection rates are plummeting, the vaccine program is picking up steam and the FDA just approved Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine. Game changing. 

To help you prepare for the better days ahead, the Forbes CEO newsletter delivers Bill Gates’ bold predictions for the new normal, cutting-edge tools for the return to the office and the story of a group of former Tesla executives out to change transportation and knock Elon Musk out of pole position. 

Must Reads

Bill Gates predicts the future. Jonathan Ponciano breaks down the billionaire’s predictions for Covid-19, what the new normal will look like for business and society, and when we might get there.

Want to see the office of the future? Forbes Staff Writer Kristen Stoller covers the companies building desk sensors, moveable walls and other cutting-edge equipment needed to get employees back in the office—even if for just a few days a week.

Coinbase, cryptocurrency’s biggest bank, is about to make a splashy IPO. Jeff Kauflin breaks down the numbers and reveals the many billions of dollars Coinbase’s founders and investors look to reap from crypto’s massive stock market debut. 

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$300 million

That’s the amount that musician and entrepreneur Jay-Z will make after selling his Ace of Spades Champagne brand to French Luxury giant LVMH for more than $600 million. Still, it’s not the biggest celebrity cashout by a long shot. Abigail Freeman has the story and analyzes other blockbuster celeb deals.

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After 100 years in operation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has its first female CEO. Forbes Assistant Editor Samantha Todd has the story of the Chamber’s new boss, Suzanne Clark, and how she plans to change the organization.

A publicly traded software company has declared war on Amazon. David Jeans has the story of Elastic, and why it’s picking fights with the trillion-dollar retail giant.

Finally, fantasizing about your first big trip post-Covid? The Forbes Travel Guide has the newest five-star hotels to fuel your travel-daydreaming.