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Our 13 favorite podcasts for entrepreneurs

From how to secure venture capital to how to lead, these podcasts have advice for any entrepreneur
Helping veterans make the transition back to civilian life

Former Marine Gregory Jumes says that transitioning back to civilian life was “the hardest part of my military career.” “You’ve trained for everything you’ve done during deployments,” says Jumes, “but no one really teaches you how to be a regular person again.” His personal experiences—including battles with addiction and homelessness—were the inspiration behind the veteran-focused Victor […]
Nine tips for enjoying that long-distance flight

Sitting in one place for hours is never fun, especially on long-haul flights. When that seat is in the front of the plane—in business class, for example—it makes things much more manageable. But with a little planning, even an economy class seat can be a great place to spend your time in the air. Check […]
As this London tech company grows, its office grows along with it

When appScatter was looking for office space in London, one of the main goals was finding a place that could grow along with them. “We knew that we were going to grow quite quickly,” says Jason Hill, sales director for the rapidly expanding mobile strategy platform. The company had big plans, and didn’t want to […]
Woman-focused PR firm wants to ‘pay it forward’

Watching her father build a business from the ground up, Ashley Crouch knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. “He would take me to the office with him, like daddy-daughter days,” says Crouch. “It changed my life.” It inspired her to become one of the founders of a women’s magazine called Verily. That’s when […]
Triple threat Jovan Landry is revolutionizing hip hop

Jovan Landry hates the idea that artists are often forced into one category. As someone who is equal parts filmmaker, photographer, and emcee, she definitely does not fit neatly into one box. When she was recently described as an “interdisciplinary artist,” she thought the term was a perfect fit. “I really try to emphasize that […]
At Warmilu, Grace Hsia’s high-tech way to help premature infants

When she was a student at the University of Michigan, Grace Hsia discovered that 75 percent of babies born prematurely die from hypothermia, something that is largely preventable. “I was born one month premature, so I had this very surreal moment,” recalls Hsia. “I was lucky to be born here in the U.S.” Hsia was […]
At WeWork, hundreds of reasons to celebrate Pride Day

“It’s wonderful that there are tens of thousands of people who march and who spectate the parade who can make our daughter feel like she belongs, no matter who her family is,” says WeWork’s Emily Meyers. Meyers and her family were among the more than 400 people who came out to celebrate New York City’s […]
In N.Y.C., WeWork community comes together to celebrate pride

By early afternoon, WeWork Bryant Park was already packed with roughly 400 members, employees, family, and friends eager to make their way down 5th Avenue as part of the New York Pride March. The June 25 event attracted more than 2 million people. It was the first time WeWork participated in the annual event, and […]
Designer preserves weaving techniques dating back a millennia

For designer Anjali Purohit, it’s quality over quantity and timelessness over trendiness. That’s what her fashion accessory company, Variously, is all about. “The time taken to make these products is a lot more because they’re all handcrafted,” explains Purohit. “I would rather try and take more time, but make them well so that even 10 […]
For Austin Creator Awards, entrepreneurs are eager to pitch their ideas

When Elisabeth Jordan found out she was a finalist at the Austin Creator Awards, the founder of The Human Impact couldn’t wait for her chance to share how her organization helps homeless people. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” says Jordan, whose Dallas-based nonprofit addresses the practical needs of people who don’t have a home while focusing […]