catalyst

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While those experiences helped shape Hasting’s business sense, it was a late fee for a video that became the catalyst for launching Netflix, upending the way viewers consumed content and disrupting how Hollywood does business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The Ising models for QEC calibration and error correction could enable more advanced AI workloads and become a big catalyst for quantum adoption over time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

So can Bellingham prove the catalyst to carry Real into a 17th Champions League semi-final and lift Alvaro Arbeloa's side in La Liga, where they are nine points behind leaders Barcelona with seven games left.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

A decisive breakdown would be a bearish catalyst supporting a deeper correction in the months ahead, targeting long-term trendline support near $264.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Probably sounds dumb, but the end of Carl felt like the end of normal for me. Eventually my sister left, too. It was like...the catalyst for this foundation-shifting chain reaction.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone