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How to Present Shocking New Ideas and Defeat the Fatal Lure of the FamiliarIf you've crashed and burned trying to sell a scary new idea, here's why. Plus, lessons for becoming a master convincer.
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How Warby Parker Got Its NameNeil Blumenthal talks empathy, staying power, and how his eyewear company, which went public in 2021, just hit a philanthropic milestone.
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4 Steps to Implement Mindful Cybersecurity in Your OrganizationThe most common cybersecurity threats come from human error -- here's how to keep your team secure.
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6 Things to Expect From the Best CFOThe right fractional CFO can transform your company's financial health -- if you know what to look for.
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7 Red Flags When Evaluating a Potential Acquisition PartnerA bad M&A match isn't always spotted on a company's balance sheet.
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4 Key Lessons in Cultivating ResilienceChange is the only constant in business. Here's how to navigate uncertain times with resilience.
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8 Things to Keep in Mind for Those Starting a New BusinessHard-earned tips for making your startup successful.
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Behind the Brand: MomentousSometimes the riskiest thing to do is play it safe.
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Why Some Wealthy Investors Are Sitting On Their WalletsAt a conference in Orlando I met older, wealthier people who are waiting for the second coming of Trump. They want to turn back the investment...
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How Private Equity Helped Build a Gourmet Baking EmpireAs a Levine Leichtman Capital Partners portfolio company, Nothing Bundt Cakes grew EBITDA by 400 percent.
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How a PE-Backed Glamping Company Grew Its Valuation by 5x in Just 13 MonthsAfter taking an investment from SBJ Capital, Under Canvas sold for more than $100 million.
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How VC Helped This Startup Go From Stealth Mode to a $275 Million Sale in Two YearsFin Capital portfolio company Power Finance landed one of the largest exits ever for a two-year-old company.
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Sure, Countless LinkedIn Profiles Include the Word 'Expert,' But This Is What a True Expert Looks LikeHow you describe yourself influences how you think about yourself--and how you think about learning, growth, and the pursuit of excellence.
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This Is Exactly How Long People Expect You to Take to Respond to an Email—and Why It MattersI recently asked hundreds of people how long it should take to respond to an email. One answer got resounding consensus.
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There's a Way to Explain Lower Pay to New HiresWith labor demand cooling--and other costs rising--there should be less pressure on salaries. Yet employers may still need to have tougher...
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For Candy and Chocolate Makers, Preparation for HalloweenSpooky season is starting earlier and earlier, creating opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs.
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Why You Need to Understand the VRIS Model When Setting Your StrategyCompetitive advantage is built on valuable, rare, inimitable, and sustainable skills and assets.
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How Private Equity Helped a Supplement Brand Grow Revenue by 20xAs a North Castle Partners portfolio company, SmartyPants Vitamins grew annual revenue from around $5 million to over $100 million.
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Meet the Top 218 Founder-Friendly InvestorsInc.'s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list has the capital-providers startups need when they need more than money.
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2023 Founder-Friendly Investors Methodology: How We Selected These FirmsInside the process of creating our annual list of investment firms committed to supporting founder-led companies.
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How This VC-Backed DevOps Company Went From Startup to $509 Million IPOAs a Sapphire Ventures portfolio company, JFrog grew annual recurring revenue from $15 million to $300 million.
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How Can You Be Sure Someone Has Exceptional Leadership Skills? It Comes Down to 4 ActionsFollow these habits and watch a steady rise to the top.
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Go Ahead and Smash That Snooze Button. A New Study Shows It'll Do You No HarmDon't let leadership gurus and CEOs with ungodly wakeup times shame you. There's nothing wrong with hitting snooze.
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15 Ways to Enjoy the Inc. 5000 ConferenceApproximately 2,000 innovators will gather in San Antonio from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. See what's on tap during their visit.
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McDonald's Just Announced Some Very Good News. But the Explanation Is Kind of DepressingA rising tide lifts all boats, but we don't always get a rising tide.
