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The Cult of the Entrepreneur and How to Avoid It
Inc.

The Cult of the Entrepreneur and How to Avoid It

Imperious, infallible, and fawned over by employees and customers: Don't fall for it. You can succeed without being an asshole.

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10+ mins  |
March 2024
Insta-Worthy RetailEverything, Everywhere, All at Once
Inc.

Insta-Worthy RetailEverything, Everywhere, All at Once

How the designer behind some of today’s buzziest businesses lands in-person experiences that are too good not to gram.

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2 mins  |
March 2024
Sallie Krawcheck
Inc.

Sallie Krawcheck

On battling burnout, insomnia, and the loneliness of being a WFH CEO.

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3 mins  |
March 2024
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Is Betting on a New Wave of Design-Led Startups
Inc.

Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Is Betting on a New Wave of Design-Led Startups

The former chief product officer of Airbnb helps set the vision for Veeraj Chugh’s high-end webcam startup, Opal Camera.

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7 mins  |
March 2024
Be Cool. Or Not
Inc.

Be Cool. Or Not

How the creators of one of the most influential brands of the past decade learned that cool is in the eye of the beholder.

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3 mins  |
March 2024
Yes, You Can Break Free of Your Brand
Inc.

Yes, You Can Break Free of Your Brand

People change. Interests evolve. The Cupcake Queen learned that firsthand.

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3 mins  |
March 2024
Forget the Youthful Entrepreneur Stereotype
Inc.

Forget the Youthful Entrepreneur Stereotype

I've UNDERTAKEN MANY businesses in my life. In college, I sold calf-nursing bottles full of booze at football games.

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3 mins  |
March 2024
A Brewmaster's Balancing Act
Inc.

A Brewmaster's Balancing Act

What I've learned from over 40 years of searching for work-life balance.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
Master of Her Own Universe
Inc.

Master of Her Own Universe

If you know of Dany Garcia, it's likely because of her role as Dwayne "the Rock Johnson's ex-wife and business manager. But Garcia has a new game plan and she's putting herself front and center.

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10+ mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
The Tech Founder Who Wants to Fix Small-Town America
Inc.

The Tech Founder Who Wants to Fix Small-Town America

Jamie Siminoff sold home-security company Ring to Amazon for a billion dollars, invested in an unlikely entrepreneur in rural Missouriand ended up falling in love with the place and buying a farm. Then things got interesting.

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10+ mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
Go Fishing If You Want to Catch the Big One
Inc.

Go Fishing If You Want to Catch the Big One

Everything you need to know about scaling a business you'll learn from your first 1,000 customers.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
7 Ideas - Phil Libin
Inc.

7 Ideas - Phil Libin

The Evernote co-founder is busy reimagining how tech teams should work and he thinks you should be too.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
Almost Famous
Inc.

Almost Famous

Launching a company with a public figure whether a political activist or a star from Hollywood's A-listcan give your company a jolt; just be prepared to share the stage. Here's how five entrepreneurs skillfully navigate the vagaries and victories of joining forces with a celebrity.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
Michael Acton Smith
Inc.

Michael Acton Smith

on finding flow, combating burnout, and supercharging the future of mental health care.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
Vinnie Campo Is Helping Prevent Home Power Outages.Casper's Philip Krim Has a Blueprint for Growth
Inc.

Vinnie Campo Is Helping Prevent Home Power Outages.Casper's Philip Krim Has a Blueprint for Growth

The Casper co-founder helps Haven Energy co-founder Vinnie Campo prepare to scale his home battery startup

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6 mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
Faux Booze Is on a Bender
Inc.

Faux Booze Is on a Bender

Driven by changing social trends and a diverse group of entrepreneurs, a non-alc revolution is stirring and shaking the drinks industry.

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10+ mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
How Do You Reach the Other Side of Change?
Inc.

How Do You Reach the Other Side of Change?

We're never taught how to navigate transitions, but that skill is essential to modern life and business.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2023/2024
Two Wonks. One Spectacular Vision
Inc.

Two Wonks. One Spectacular Vision

How did Brad Smith and Bill Frist create CareBridge, the fastest-growing company in America? By aiming to solve not one problem, but two: how to rein in health care costs, and how to deliver better care.

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10+ mins  |
September 2023
Foot Rubs, Reset Buttons & Resignation Letters
Inc.

Foot Rubs, Reset Buttons & Resignation Letters

Five couples explain how they’ve managed to build Inc. 5000 businesses—and stay married.

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10+ mins  |
September 2023
Does It Get Any Better Than This?...
Inc.

Does It Get Any Better Than This?...

The Mikkelsen twins live in a universe where 1 + 1 = oh, around $50 million a year. And they created it entirely themselves. It's called Publishing.com

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1 min  |
September 2023
A Real-Time Revolution in Talent Engagement
Inc.

A Real-Time Revolution in Talent Engagement

Through innovation and data, Capital Markets Placement (CMP) is changing how job candidates and companies connect.

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3 mins  |
September 2023
The Cleaners
Inc.

The Cleaners

THIS L.A. DAD DIDN’T LIKE WHAT HE SAW IN THE DRUGSTORE. SO WITH THE AID OF A HOLLYWOOD VETERAN, HE SET OUT TO REWRITE THE SCRIP.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
НаT Man
Inc.

НаT Man

THIS NYC NATIVE WENT FROM THE FAMILY HARDWARE STORE TO REMAKING THE HARDHAT. WAS IT HARD? HARDLY.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
The GriNders
Inc.

The GriNders

TWO FRIENDS FROM GARY, INDIANA, HAD A DREAM: TO BRING PREMIUM COFFEE TO THE SUPERMARKET— AND HELP ATRISK YOUTH.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
LiGht Keeper
Inc.

LiGht Keeper

HER LIGHT BULB MOMENT WAS AN ACTUAL LIGHT BULB: WHY SELL VINTAGE FIXTURES IN MANHATTAN WHEN SHE COULD MAKE HER OWN?

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Ready for Whatever Is Next Thanks to a Cutting-Edge CRM Platform
Inc.

Ready for Whatever Is Next Thanks to a Cutting-Edge CRM Platform

How Ncontracts, an integrated risk and compliance management solution company, supported a pivot and powered steady growth.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Hamdi Ulukaya
Inc.

Hamdi Ulukaya

In Chobani, the reluctant businessman developed a taste for entrepreneurship. Here's his recipe for success.

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Woofbowl Built a Food Truck Just for Dogs. Honest Tea's Seth Goldman Has Experience Driving Growth
Inc.

Woofbowl Built a Food Truck Just for Dogs. Honest Tea's Seth Goldman Has Experience Driving Growth

The co-founder of seven-time Inc. 5000 company Honest Tea helps Ron Holloway, co-founder of healthy dog treat brand Woofbowl, grow his company on wheels into a brand with staying power.

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7 mins  |
September 2023
When Your Fuel Becomes a Flaw, Listen to Your Team
Inc.

When Your Fuel Becomes a Flaw, Listen to Your Team

Fast growth requires strong drive. But when my drive became problematic, it was my team who held the answer.

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Your Company Has Grown. Now It's Your Turn
Inc.

Your Company Has Grown. Now It's Your Turn

If your self-worth is dependent on your startup's success, you're in need of some personal growth.

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5 mins  |
September 2023