Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson believes that business is not just about making money—it’s also about doing good in the world. “Most businesses have a purpose in themselves,” Branson said during “Business Is an Adventure,” a panel discussion sponsored by, Virgin atlantic, General Assembly, and WeWork. “But if you’ve got a choice of a business to […]

We’ve all had “crappy jobs”—as restaurant servers, part-time personal assistants, or tanning salon desk attendants. While some of these jobs are just a grind, many are valuable, positive experiences. They can teach us a new or unusual skill set, they can position us to observe human behavior from a different vantage point, or they can […]

I was lucky enough to get to speak with Adam Grant, the New York Times best-selling author and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His previous book, Give and Take, helped highlight the power of generosity as an amplifier for success. In his just-released book Originals, Grant shares what he’s gleaned from […]

Travelers who checked into certain Holiday Inn Express, Hilton, and Marriott rooms have been noticing something different recently. The desk in their rooms is missing. Well, “missing” depends on whom you ask. The furniture choice was intentional, as many hotels have introduced desk-free rooms and more communal working space. The thinking is, millennial travelers don’t […]

I’m in the sprawling lobby of the New York City’s Signature Theater looking for singer-songwriter Shaina Taub. “Can we meet there?” Taub had suggested by email. “I have eight shows a week, but I’m free from 5 to 6:30 every evening.” Taub’s not having a diva moment. She’s really that busy. The 27-year-old is currently […]

In the world of startups, every dollar counts—making the most of limited funds is a challenge almost every founder will face. Marketing budgets are typically one of the first things to go, but without building your brand there’ll be no business to run. With that in mind, here are some simple ways to keep your […]

Dan Berger was a little nervous that he’d miss the whole thing: when the Academy Awards announced the nominees for Best Foreign Language Film at 8:38 AM. “I tend to be a late riser, so I set my alarm to make sure I was up,” says Berger, the president of the New York City-based film […]

It’s easy to see when an entrepreneur hits the “turning point” in a career, however it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how it came about. Was it a happy accident? Perfect timing? A bout of good luck? Or was it a series of small, incremental milestones? For Nimit Sabharwal, the road to entrepreneurial success was paved […]