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Recent Start-up Videos

How To Pick A Franchise

By Scott Gerber |  May 25, 2012

Key pointers from Omar Soliman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


What Happened When Grooveshark Couldn't Meet Payroll

By Chris Beier and Daniel Wolfman |  May 24, 2012

Grooveshark founder Sam Tarantino wanted to reinvent the music business. But in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, funding was quickly drying up, and he ...  Watch video


Why You Must Have a Social Mission

By Inc. staff |  May 19, 2012

Co-founder Neil Blumenthal talks about his disruptive eyewear company's roots and mission.  Watch video


Neil Blumenthal: What's Next for Warby Parker

May 19, 2012

Inc. Live | Warby Parker co-founder answers questions on growth into an unwelcoming industry and social mission.  Watch video


Why We Stay Self-Funded

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 18, 2012

James Miller discusses the pros and cons to relying on revenue for working capital.  Watch video


How We Took On Goliath & Won

By Inc. staff |  May 18, 2012

Neil Blumenthal reveals how his company Warby Parker managed to make a dent in a billion-dollar industry.  Watch video


Paperless Post's Long, Hard Road to Raise Money

By Chris Beier and Daniel Wolfman |  May 17, 2012

James Hirschfeld and his sister started Paperless Post to recreate invitations for the Web. But VCs wouldn't bite, and time was running out.  Watch video


Take the Leap: Don't Look Back

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 15, 2012

Founders of Network After Work open up about how they knew it was time to leave their practical plans behind.  Watch video


From Charity to Restaurant Empire

By Inc. staff |  May 13, 2012

It wasn't long after Hurricane Katrina that John Besh's catering company was ready for more business.  Watch video


How Tragedy Gave Me a Clean Slate

By Inc. staff |  May 13, 2012

By 2005, John Besh was living his childhood dream as a 'fancy pants chef' in New Orleans. But then Hurricane Katrina hit.  Watch video


The Emotional Story of Reddit's Start & Sale

By Chris Beier and Daniel Wolfman |  May 10, 2012

Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian set out to revolutionize the Internet. Then came an even bigger challenge.  Watch video


Are You Ready to Raise VC Money?

By Scott Gerber |  May 8, 2012

Find out in these tips from Alexis Maybank, co-founder of Gilt Groupe, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


How FUBU's Daymond John Does Guerrilla Marketing

By Inc. staff |  May 8, 2012

To build momentum for the FUBU clothing brand, Daymond John enlisted rapper LL Cool J.  Watch video


Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get Dirty

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 7, 2012

As chief executive of Tribeca Flashpoint Academy, Howard Tullman works 80 to 100 hours each week to prepare digital media students for the real world.  Watch video


Act Like A Big Company--on a Shoestring Budget

By Scott Gerber |  May 4, 2012

Tips from Mark Peter Davis, founder of Kohort, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


The Watch That Raised $8 Million on Kickstarter

By Andrew Maclean and John McDermott |  May 2, 2012

Eric Migicovsky created Pebble, a watch that syncs with Android or iPhone apps, and crowdfunded more money from ordinary individuals than any other Kickstart...  Watch video


Actor Adrian Grenier Jumps on the Start-up Bandwagon

By Issie Lapowsky and Tim Rice |  May 2, 2012

With film producer Peter Glatzer, Grenier co-founded SHFT, a website that showcases environmentally-sustainable products--and their creators and fans.  Watch video


How to Build a Loyal Brand Ambassador Following

By Scott Gerber |  Apr 26, 2012

Get a community of ambassadors talking about and advocating for your brand. Tips from Naveen Jain, founder of Intelius, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Youn...  Watch video


How to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

By Nicole Carter and Tim Rice |  Apr 25, 2012

Thanks to the JOBS Act, ordinary people will be able to invest in start-ups. Slava Rubin, co-founder of Indiegogo, a crowdfunding website, explains exactly w...  Watch video


Find the Right Investors, Vendors & Employees

Apr 24, 2012

The difference between success and failure? Working with the best people. Advice from Birchbox co-founder Katia Beauchamp and Jeff Stewart, founder of Lenddo.  Watch video