To mark Inc.'s 40th anniversary, we're connecting 40 mentor heroes with 40 founders for a year of mentoring in the Founders Project. Meet the first pairing: Stonyfield Farm co-founder Gary Hirshberg and Wheyward Spirit founder Emily Darchuk.
The long -- and incredibly complicated -- journey for the women behind cult barre studio Physique 57, as it expands to Saudi Arabia.
International companies are challenging the primacy of American innovation--which could be less of a problem for U.S. founders than you'd think.
The Silicon Valley DNA pioneer has faced virtually every hurdle in her 13 years as a CEO--and credits her grit to her mom.
These founders have soaked up wisdom that has catapulted them to where they are today.
Two founders discuss the pros and cons of taking a stand on hot-button issues.
Before she founded accessories and clothing company Stella & Dot, Jessica Herrin had a difficult choice to make. One cab driver advised her to look for the upside--which she's continued to do to this day.
One entrepreneur's tale of his time in Amazon purgatory--and how he finally prevailed.
Just four years ago, the ride-hailing giant was almost out of financial runway--while competitor Uber was soaring. A top investor advised Lyft's president and chief executive to give up.
A cycling company's founder has learned enough to know that analytics can't beat putting yourself in the rider's seat.
Yes, you can get FIRE'd up and financially free in your 30s and 40s--as long as you do some detailed planning.
How not to break your company. Plus: The art of soliciting fantastic advice in Silicon Valley.
In 2013, Jewel Burks Solomon launched Partpic, a startup that makes it easier to identify industrial parts. One day, Amazon called--with an acquisition offer.
She spent so much effort on work and international travel, she let something personal drop.
Luke Holden and Ben Conniff started a small chain of simple lobster shacks. Then they started thinking much bigger.
The co-founders of children's clothing upstart Primary share the best business advice they've ever heard.
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