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Science & Technology

'You Are Somehow a Villain If You Use It': Tons of Music Producers Are Secretly Using AI, New Study Reveals

Helmuts Bems, CEO of Sonarworks, discusses the surprising findings of his company's survey of music industry professionals.

Starting a Business

Cheap Trick's Legendary Guitarist Rick Nielsen Invites Fans to Drink — and Invest In — His Award-Winning ROCK'N Vodka

ROCK'N Vodka owners Andy Roiniotis and Rick Nielsen explain how they've distilled success in a crowded market.

Starting a Business

'We Do Not Allow Lazy Money to Have Control': How This Company Unlocked Creativity for Its Team Members

The CEO and COO of music creation platform UJAM discuss how they tore down hierarchy within their company and built a culture of trust and experimentation.

Starting a Business

'Never Looked Back': She Ditched Her Career in Tech to Pursue Her Fitness Passion and Now Runs the Largest Climbing Gym Network in America

Anne-Worley Moelter, CEO of Movement, shares her career journey and best advice for entrepreneurs looking to achieve big things.

Starting a Business

'The Conventional Wisdom Would Be to Back Down': How This Founder Continues to Disrupt an Industry That Really Wants Him to Go Away

Tech founder Aktarer Zaman's platform Skiplagged is helping travelers find drastically cheaper flights. Airlines are not thrilled.

Starting a Business

At Age 55, He Walked Away From a Massive Venture Capital Firm to Pursue His Sports Dream. Now His Professional Fighters League Is Valued at $1 Billion.

Donn Davis, founder, chairman and co-owner of the Professional Fighters League, explains his philosophy for growth where everybody wins.

Operations & Logistics

The Success of a New Product Launch Comes Down to One Detail, According to This Expert

A veteran consumer product officer shares the corporate strategy that small business owners can use to boost sales and loyalty.

Starting a Business

'Don't Wait Until Everything Is Just Right': How a Common Frustration Inspired This Entrepreneur to Co-Found a Thriving Business

Mike Mayer, co-founder and co-CEO of Windmill, shares how an annoying struggle with an air conditioning unit sparked the idea for an innovative air quality company.

Science & Technology

Seven Years Ago, He Decided to Stop Doing the Expected and Went for a 'Moonshot.' This Year, His Company Will Make Just Under Billion Dollars in Revenue.

Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, discusses his company's revolutionary implementation of AI into hearing aid technology.

Fundraising

They Turned Down an Early Pay Day to Maintain Control of Their Business. And Then Went on to Raise $190 Million.

Jason Yeh, co-founder and General Partner of Patron, explains the early-stage venture firm's creation and future outlook.

Growing a Business

The Bold Moves That Drive This Family-Run Company's Success

How Chip Fudge, his son Taylor and their team continue to evolve and grow their family's businesses while preserving its legacy.

Marketing

Want To Be a Great Marketer? Stop Thinking Like One

In an age of AI-fueled content overload, consumers crave genuine connection and meaningful marketing.

Starting a Business

After Curing Her Debilitating Pain With Traditional Chinese Medicine, She Started a Business to Deliver Ancient Treatments With Modern Tech: 'You Saved My Life.'

Founder and CEO Camilla Sievers shares the inspiration and growth story of Qi Health, a digital health platform focused on providing women access to TCM treatments.

Starting a Business

This 21-Year-Old Was In College and Didn't Know What He Wanted to Do With His Life. A Year Later, He Thought of an Idea That Turned Into a $16 Million Business.

Adam Cohen, founder and CEO of Stic, shares his roadmap for success for the car-based ad tech startup.

Starting a Business

He Used His Severance to Launch His Own Business in 90 Days. Now His Products Are Sold in 40 Stores Worldwide.

Corry Banks, founder and operator of Modbap Modular, breaks down how he launched and grew his electronic musical equipment company.