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Building a Business

This Successful Ecommerce Entrepreneur Explains How to Tell The Difference Between Urgent and Important

Zulily co-founder Darrell Cavens says that he turns off notifications but keeps his door open, to be at his best problem-solving mindset

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

27 Founders Reveal Their Favorite Tool to Keep Them Organized

Add these to your arsenal.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

This Successful Entrepreneur Explains Why You Don’t Need Billions to Build a Brand That Hits Home

Walker & Company founder and CEO Tristan Walker says that you will make the biggest impact by creating a company that resonates emotionally with customers

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

The Founder of Squarespace Explains Why You Don’t Want to Raise As Much Money as Possible

CEO Anthony Casalena says learning how to operate efficiently and not throw money after a problem as been a central component of his company's success.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

This Successful Entrepreneur Explains Why You Can’t Succeed Unless You Invest in Yourself

ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia shares how she stays inspired.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran Explains Why You Must Make Time in Your Schedule For Fun

The real estate mogul says innovation doesn't happen while you're sitting at a desk -- you need to break free.

By Nina Zipkin

Entrepreneurs

30 Successful Founders Share Their Top Productivity Tips

Gain mastery over your time.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

This Successful Entrepreneur Shares How You Can Build A High-Performing Company While Staying True to Your Values

Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia says its as simple as investing in people and putting them first.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

Steve Madden on The Question You Must Ask Yourself to Build a Company of Value

The apparel company founder shares his business philosophy.

By Nina Zipkin

Business Funding

Use This Founder’s Simple Email Strategy to Keep Burnout at Bay

Brooklinen's Vicki Fulop says you can't be at your best if you're constantly on call.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

Health and Beauty Mogul Bobbi Brown Shares The Biggest Time Sucker — and What You Can Do About It

The founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics says to skip meetings -- you'd do just as well getting on the phone.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

17 Founders Share How Their Very First Business Idea Helps Them Today

These leaders caught the entrepreneurial bug early.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman Shares Her Worst Advice Ever: ‘Shut Up and Act Sweet’

The CEO and co-founder explains why she is driven by empowering women in business and in their everyday lives.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

Why Your Done List is Just as Important as Your To-Do List

Refinery29's Christene Barberich says you need to take time to celebrate your accomplishments before tackling the next big endeavor.

By Nina Zipkin

Entrepreneurs

To Find Billion-Dollar Success, This Founder Learned to Think in 3s

The founder behind DocuSign shares a communication trick that can help you stay productive.

By Dan Bova

Business Ideas

23 Founders on the Trips That Changed Their Lives

You can find inspiration in the most unexpected places.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

The Founders of a Celeb-Favorite Brand Explain How the Worst Advice They Ever Received Helped Them Hire Extremely Smart People

In running their fashion line Mestiza New York, Alessandra Perez-Rubio and Louisa Rechter say they value the opinions that will challenge their point of view.

By Nina Zipkin

Business Ideas

This Successful Entrepreneur Shares How to Find Opportunity Where It Seemingly Doesn’t Exist

Brandless co-founder and CEO Tina Sharkey says you should always jump headfirst into challenges.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

This Entrepreneur Shares The Lesson Every Founder Must Learn to Be a Powerful Leader

Levo founder Caroline Ghosn says that the strongest leaders know how to manage their energy and when to take a break.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

This Successful Entrepreneur Shares Why You Should Do The Thing You Dread Most First Thing Every Day

S'well founder and CEO Sarah Kauss says it frees you up to address more creative priorities.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

This Successful Entrepreneur Shares The Trick That Helps Her Tell The Difference Between Being Productive and Being Busy

Tradesy founder and CEO Tracy DiNunzio swears by relentless list making.

By Nina Zipkin