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Creator & Host, The Startup Story

James McKinney is the Founder & Host of The Startup Story, a multi-channel brand platform that brings the lessons of highly successful founders directly to the everyday founder. Whether it is through The Startup Story podcast or via the Startup Story LIVE event series, entrepreneurs everywhere can receive tactical and practical guidance from founders who are a few steps ahead.

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Money & Finance

What Are Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies, and Why Should I Know About Them?

Bark co-founder Matt Meeker explains his experiences with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), which can help you take a company public without offering an IPO.

Starting a Business

This Philosophy Professor Used Kickstarter to Grow His Business. Now, Popsockets Has Sold More Than 200 Million Units.

Popsockets Founder David Barnett explains how he started the business in part because he got tired of dealing with tangled earbud cords.

Thought Leaders

This Black Female Founder Discusses Her Journey and Some of the Unique Narratives Surrounding Black Entrepreneurship

Renae Bluitt grew up around her family's rural funeral home, but today leads a media platform that highlights the stories of other black female founders.

Thought Leaders

This Female Founder Is Using Her Underwear Brand to Microfinance Other Women-Owned Businesses

Watch this interview to see why Eby Co-Founder Renata Black is leading her company in this direction.

Health & Wellness

Why the Former Mobile Product Manager for Facebook Left and Launched a Stealth-Health Company

While working for Facebook, Michael Sharon was drinking five or six cups of coffee per day. That level of stress led him to finding a healthier option.

Branding

The Key Metrics in Building a Brand Worth Acquiring

Want to be able to sell your business down the road? Here's how to make your brand attractive to potential buyers.