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Recent Start-up Videos

'Entrepreneurship Is Definitely Not Cool' 

Veteran entrepreneur Eric Ries talks about why the nitty gritty of start-up life isn't all that cool--despite what you see in the movies and on TV.  Watch video

How To Pick A Franchise 

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

Be Smart. Be Annoying. Get Cash 

Here's how Redbox executive Mark Achler financed his disruptive video company.  Watch video

'Venture Capital Is a Pact With the Devil' 

Redbox executive Mark Achler says when you take on venture capital, you take on the investors' agendas.  Watch video

What Happened When Grooveshark Couldn't Meet Payroll 

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

'It's All About the Hustle' 

Redbox executive Mark Achler shares lessons learned from his first entrepreneurial ventures.  Watch video

Grind, Hustle & Payoff 

Network After Work co-founder James Miller and Samantha Ballenger combine their professional backgrounds and launched Network After Work.  Watch video

Why You Must Have a Social Mission 

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

Neil Blumenthal: What's Next for Warby Parker 

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

Why We Stay Self-Funded 

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

How We Took On Goliath & Won 

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

From Teacher to Redbox Executive 

Before Mark Achler helped start Redbox, he was a high school teacher, a venture capitalist, and Apple employee.  Watch video

Paperless Post's Long, Hard Road to Raise Money 

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

Why Your Idea Doesn't Matter 

Your idea isn't the important part of your business. It's the execution that makes the difference.  Watch video

Take the Leap: Don't Look Back 

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 

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

Building an Empire: Gilt's Rapid Growth Story 

Gilt CEO Kevin Ryan talks about his background and the important people that helped build his flash-sale site.  Watch video

The Emotional Story of Reddit's Start & Sale 

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? 

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 

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

Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get Dirty 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

How to Bounce Back From Start-up Failure 

Can you recover from a failed business? Tips from Martin Zwilling, founder of Startup Professionals, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Coun...  Watch video

Lessons From a Scientist-Turned-Entrepreneur 

Bonnie Schnitta, founder of SoundSense, a noise-reduction consultancy, seeks out advice from financial and legal experts.  Watch video