Your Next MoveAli Donaldson Watch: How TransTech Founder Angelica Ross Found a Brilliant Business Idea in the Unlikeliest of PlacesThe founder, actress, and transgender rights activist taught herself computer programming. Now her company is building a pipeline to bring more members of the LGBTQ+ community into the tech industry.
Your Next Move: Angelica RossInc. Video Staff02:27 How to Meet Each Challenge With CongratulationsThe right mindset helped TransTech founder Angelica Ross shift from running away from challenges to seeking them out.
Your Next MoveBen Sherry Angelica Ross: 3 Lessons for Overcoming Your Biggest Challenges in Both Life and BusinessThe founder, activist, and 'American Horror Story' star discusses what it took to understand her own value and create a welcoming environment for her employees.
Your Next Move: Angelica RossInc. Video Staff03:31 How Companies Can Avoid Falling Into the Trap of Diversity ClichésTransTech founder Angelica Ross shares strategies for creating an inclusive workplace in an authentic way.
Your Next Move: Angelica RossInc. Video Staff05:52 How TransTech's Founder Discovered the Power of Social EntrepreneurshipAngelica Ross explains why her company was able to be more effective after shifting away from a purely nonprofit model.
Your Next Move: Angelica RossInc. Video Staff04:29 How This Founder Created a Pipeline of Trans Talent to Diversify the Tech IndustryTransTech's Angelica Ross shares her unlikely path from the adult entertainment industry to self-taught computer programmer to CEO.
Your Next Move: Angelica RossInc. Video Staff05:44 How TransTech Founder Angelica Ross Got Herself Off the Streets and Behind a Computer ScreenThe self-taught computer programmer is building a pipeline of LGBTQ+ talent for the technology industry.
Rebecca Deczynski Watch: How Madefor's Patrick Dossett Is Growing a Company That Helps People Build Healthy HabitsMadefor founder Patrick Dossett shares how he built and grew his mental health-focused company.
Your Next Move: Patrick DossettInc. Video Staff01:44 How Authenticity Can Be Your Marketing Super PowerMadefor co-founder Patrick Dossett shares how a unique point of view helped his company to grow its audience.
Your Next Move: Patrick DossettInc. Video Staff03:20 A Navy SEAL-Turned-Founder on the Impact of His Military TrainingBecoming a Navy SEAL taught Madefor co-founder Patrick Dossett the power of a healthy mindset.
Your Next Move: Patrick DossettInc. Video Staff06:01 The Best Way to Beat BurnoutMadefor co-founder Patrick Dossett shares strategies for prioritizing your well-being as an entrepreneur.
Your Next Move: Patrick DossettInc. Video Staff01:21 How Madefor's Founders Launched a Business That Helps People Build Better HabitsPatrick Dossett says that his company started as a fun sideline.
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Your Next Move: Patrick DossettInc. Video Staff02:57 How You Can Bring Your Best Self to Your Business--and Your LifeMadefor co-founder Patrick Dossett offers strategies for priming your mental space for success.
Your Next MoveAli Donaldson This Navy SEAL Built a Successful Business Teaching Habits to Foster a Healthy MindsetMadefor CEO Patrick Dossett offers a lesson on mental health from his wellness company and his first career as a SEAL.
Your Next MoveInc. staff Sign Up Now: Meet Madefor's Patrick Dossett in This Exclusive Inc. Streaming Event 12 p.m. TodayJoin this founder and ex-Navy Seal for a candid talk about entrepreneurs' mental health and ways to thrive in these turbulent times.
Your Next Move: Reham FagiriInc. Video Staff03:12 The Genius Growth Hack AptDeco Used to Find its First 100 CustomersAptDeco's co-founder Reham Fagiri shares how she and co-founder Kalam Dennis found their very first customers with a tactic inspired by Reddit.
Your Next Move: Reham FagiriInc. Video Staff01:40 The Mindset Shift You Need When Raising Capital to Stay ResilientAptDeco's co-founder Reham Fagiri shares how she and co-founder Kalam Dennis approached raising funds and the approach that proved the most helpful.
Your Next Move: Reham FagiriInc. Video Staff02:31 What to Do When Partners Leave You in the DustReham Fagiri, co-founder and CEO of AptDeco, shares one of the first hurdles she faced building her furniture marketplace--and the lesson she learned in the process.
Your Next Move: Reham FagiriInc. Video Staff58:07 From Idea to Side Hustle to Thriving Startup: How the Founders of AptDeco Built the Popular Furniture Resale MarketplaceReham Fagiri, co-founder and CEO of AptDeco, offers her advice for growing your business from just a dream to a thriving operation.
Your Next MoveNick Hawkins She Had a Scary Moment During a Move to NYC. It Sparked a Startup That's Grown Into a Thriving BusinessEntrepreneur Reham Fagiri talks about how she launched and scaled an innovative used-furniture marketplace.
Your Next MoveInc. staff Sign Up Now: Meet AptDeco's Reham Fagiri in an Exclusive Inc. Livestream Event at 1 p.m. TodayLearn how this used-furniture marketplace went from concept to company for inspiration on new ways to think about your business.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff04:36 This Founder Saw a Gap in Skin Care. Here's What She Wants Her Critics to Know About Her Work With Women of ColorRachel Roff started Urban Skin RX for an underserved market. As the company has grown, so have her detractors on social media.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff04:08 How I Turned Bad TikTok Reviews Into a Breakaway New ProductRachel Roff of Urban Skin Rx shares how negative reviews led to an idea for a new product, which then sold out.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff09:06 6 Great Ways to Market Your Business That Are Not Social MediaBefore there were online influencers and affiliate programs, there were a host of great marketing tools. They still can work--if you give them a try.
Your Next MoveNick Hawkins Urban Skin Rx Founder: How to Build an Inclusive Brand People TrustEntrepreneur Rachel Roff explains how she found power in truth and empathy. But freebies and discounts really helped her business take off.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff44:14 Ready to Break Up With Facebook? Here's How Your Company Can Reach Your Customers Without Social MediaFor many businesses, social media marketing is getting increasingly harder. Consider these effective alternatives for reaching customers.
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Your Next MoveNick Hawkins For Years, Investors Have Overlooked Diverse Founders. This VC Has a Plan to Change That for 1,000 of ThemHarlem Capital's Henri Pierre-Jacques and his partners are focused on a large underserved group of entrepreneurs.
Your Next Move: Henri Pierre-JacquesInc. Video Staff06:26 Harlem Capital Partners Henri Pierre-Jacques on the Importance of Diversity InvestingThe trailblazing VC shares his vision for his firm's impact.
Your Next Move: Henri Pierre-JacquesInc. Video Staff01:31 This Black VC Invests Up to $2 Million in Early-Stage Diversely Led Startups. Here Are the 3 Things He Looks for When Backing a New CompanyHenri Pierre-Jacques talks about his firm's investment-decision process.
Your Next Move: Henri Pierre-JacquesInc. Video Staff01:42 How This Black Harvard Business School Grad Co-Founded a Venture Capital Firm in HarlemInvestor Henri Pierre-Jacques opens up breaking new ground and the impact on the broader business ecosystem.
Your Next Move: Henri Pierre-JacquesInc. Video Staff How Harlem Capital Partners Invests in the New Faces of EntrepreneurshipVC Henri Pierre-Jacques talks about his firm's commitment to funding companies founded by people of color and its impact.
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Your Next MoveNick Hawkins How Allbirds Went From a Soccer Player's Side Hustle to a $2 Billion Sustainable BrandTim Brown shares his insights on fueling performance with a higher purpose.
Your Next Move: Tim BrownInc. Video Staff55:06 How Allbirds Is Revolutionizing the Fashion IndustryAllbirds' Tim Brown shares insights on building a company for the next generation, drawing on his unique entrepreneurial journey.
Your Next Move: Tim BrownInc. Video Staff01:19 How the No. 8 Wire Mindset Set the Stage for Allbirds' SuccessWhat Tim Brown learned about creativity and resourcefulness growing up in New Zealand.
Your Next Move: Tim BrownInc. Video Staff02:07 Allbirds' Tim Brown Swears by the Listen but Discard RuleForging your own path means navigating a lot of roadblocks, but also taking leaps others won't.
Your Next Move: Tim BrownInc. Video Staff04:23 Why Allbirds Stamps All Its Products With Their Carbon FootprintAllbirds' co-founder Tim Brown says the number is a great accountability scorecard for both businesses and consumers.
Your Next Move: Tim BrownInc. Video Staff03:21 From World Cup Soccer Player to Entrepreneur: How Allbirds' Tim Brown Made the SwitchTim Brown didn't dream of one day building a sustainability leader, but soccer had given him a sense of greater purpose.
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Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff01:56 How ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia's Approaches FundraisingConsider these tips to find the best partner.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff06:10 The Moment ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia Knew She Was a True EntrepreneurBefore it became a household name, ClassPass hit some low points. Here's the critical lesson founder Payal Kadakia mastered.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff02:29 How to Manage Your Startup's Early Investors for Long-Term SuccessWhen friends and family offer financial help, you'll want to set exceptions and establish boundaries. ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia shares how she did it.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff04:20 Self-funding Your Business? How to Save Up for Your LaunchBefore she started ClassPass, Payal Kadakia came up with a financial plan to make the numbers work before she quit her day job. Here's how.
Your Next MoveRebecca Deczynski How ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia Mastered the Art of the PivotIn an Inc. exclusive stream event, ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia shares how she built her business and her best advice for fellow entrepreneurs.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff57:23 How ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia Built a Unicorn BrandKadakia had to learn to bet on herself to lead and grow her business. Here's how she did it.
Your Next MoveAnna Meyer ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia Offers a Master Class on the Entrepreneurial JourneyAs a first-time business owner, the road to success is all about navigating change.
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Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff02:21 Rent the Runway's Co-founder Shares the Importance of Meeting Customers Where They AreMany companies need to 'build a bridge' for customers to cross, but doing it right requires a hard look at their behavior.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff01:36 She Co-founded Rent the Runway. Here's How She Now Sizes Up Companies As an InvestorAs a venture partner at Volition Capital, Jennifer Fleiss is drawn to companies that she feels 'fired up' about. Here, she shares what draws her in.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff00:36 Jennifer Fleiss Explains Why Your Business Needs to Invest in AnalyticsEarly on at Rent the Runway, Jennifer Fleiss paid close attention to analytics. Here, she explains why data are an asset at any company.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff02:27 When to Contact a Venture Capitalist, According to Rent the Runway's Jennifer FleissThe entrepreneur-turned-venture investor explains when the time is right to seek out venture capital.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff01:05 Dealing With No'sJennifer Fleiss shares how, in the early stages of her company, she learned to court designers she wanted to work with.
Your Next MoveInc. Video Staff58:45 Rent the Runway's Jennifer Fleiss on Navigating the Funding LandscapeThe co-founder, now a venture partner at Volition Capital, shares her entrepreneurial journey and her approach to investing in up-and-coming companies.