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Tech

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.

By Dan Bova

Business Funding

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

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

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

By Dan Bova

Marketing

Want To Be a Great Marketer? Stop Thinking Like One

By Sunny Dublick

Building 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.

By Dan Bova

Building 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.

By Leo Zevin

Building 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.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

He Turned a College Project Into a $100 Million Luxury Fashion Brand: ‘My Grandma Taught Me How to Sew’

George Heaton breaks down how he and his brother Mike created a global fashion brand starting with a simple T-shirt.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

He Raced at 330 MPH Before Taking Over the Family Business — Here’s What Being in the Driver’s Seat Taught Him About Leadership

Morgan Lucas, former professional drag racer, talks about getting behind the wheel of Lucas Oil as its new CEO.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

‘Good Isn’t Enough’: He Turned a Company on the Brink of Collapse Into a $100 Million Brand. Here Is His Best Advice for Giving Your Business a Second Chance.

Brad Charron, CEO and "Re-Founder" of ALOHA, explains the moves he made to help this plant-based protein company finally thrive.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

Dyslexia Couldn’t Stop This 23-Year-Old From Creating a $1 Million Language Learning App. Here’s His Best Advice for Pursuing Your Passion.

Michael Peled, co-founder and CEO of Singit, explains the driving force behind his immersive education platform that teaches English through music.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

How This Retired Marine Co-Founded a Healthy Snack Food Company That Is in 2,000 Stores: ‘I Thrive in Chaos.’

Peter Barrick, CEO and co-founder of the healthy snack food company Rivalz, breaks down the leadership and risk-management skills he learned in the military that have helped him succeed in business.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

How Streaming Is Changing the Game for Indie Movie Makers

Kia Jam, founder and President of the independent film production company K. Jam Media, breaks down how the movie biz has changed and what has remained the same in the era of streamers.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

When Daymond John Banged on His Door, This Entrepreneur Knew He Was Onto Something

Serial entrepreneur John Chiorando discusses the launch and ongoing mission of Once Upon a Coconut.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

After Nursing a Sickly Adopted Dog Back to Health With a Family Bone Broth Recipe, These Sisters Launched a Thriving Pet Nutrition Company to Help Others

Sue Delegan, co-founder and CEO of Brutus Bone Broth, explains her journey as a pet nutrition entrepreneur and why giving back to the community is so important.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

‘You Know It When You See It’: The Co-Founder of Roseade Shares the Moment He Realized They Had the Drink of the Summer

Karl Ziegler, co-founder and CEO of Roseade Spritzer, shares everything you need to know about launching and growing your own beverage business.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

Airbnb and Vrbo Often Have Wildly Different Prices for the Same Listing. This Entrepreneur Built a Platform to Find You the Best Deal.

Tech entrepreneur Justin Gordon discusses his latest venture, HiChee, which is transforming the way people book vacation rentals.

By Dan Bova

Buying a Franchise

How Franchise Owners Are Unlocking Big Money in the Era of Private Equity

Alicia Miller, founder and managing director of Emergent Growth Advisors, shares how smart franchise entrepreneurs can find the right capital partners to reach their goals and how franchisees can factor private equity into their own growth plans.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

How Do You Compete With the 400-Pound Gorillas In Your Industry? ‘Be In Love With Your Products’ Says This Startup CEO.

Martin Seidl explains the formation and growth of high-end headphones and mic maker Austrian Audio.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

Inside the Exclusive Private Club Devoted to Food, Wine and the Arts

Barrett Wissman breaks down the passions and partnerships behind his latest venture Domus Artium Reserve.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

This Serial Entrepreneur Sells ‘Anti-Bitch Serum’ That Keeps Customers Coming in ‘All Day Long’: ‘I’m Like the Magic Eight Ball’

Jeni Castro, founder of Coffee Dose, explains how she brewed up a truly unique brand of coffee cafes.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

‘Play Is a Basic Human Need’ How This Entrepreneur Is Combating the Epidemic of Loneliness In the U.S.

Ted Fischer, co-founder and CEO of Ageless Innovation, explains his company's mission to end social isolation and loneliness experienced by older adults.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

This Couple Cashed in Their 401ks to Launch a Virtual Business — Here’s How It Led to a 9-Figure Exit and Co-Owning 2 Professional Soccer Teams

How Bryan and Shannon Miles went from staffing to breweries to serving drinks to thousands of rabid soccer fans in Europe.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

They Sold the Legendary CRUMBS Bakeshop and 10 Years Later Bought It Back for Just $350. Now the Company Is Cooking Up $1 Million in Sales.

Founders Mia and Jason Bauer discuss the birth and rebirth the bakery brand that launched a global cupcake obsession.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

The B2B Creator Economy Is the Next Big Thing. Here’s the Company Making It Happen.

Tech founder David Walsh details the launch and growth of Limelight, a powerful new collaboration platform for brands and B2B creators.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

At 22 Years Old, He Made a ‘Beautifully Stupid’ Bet on Himself. Now This Founder Runs a $100 Million Online Business.

Charles Gillespie, founder and CEO of Gambling.com Group, says entrepreneurs need to embrace risk and bet big on themselves.

By Leo Zevin

Building a Business

Here’s What 86% of Hourly Workers Say Would Actually Make Them Happier at Their Jobs. (Hint: It Isn’t More Money.)

John Waldmann, the CEO and co-founder of the small business team management app Homebase, discusses the launch of his business and the findings from his company's small business fulfillment survey.

By Dan Bova