Inc. - November 2024

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Laid Off, and Rising Up - They got the boot from big tech. Now, they’re building their own startup ventures in social media, software, and even pottery.

The CPG Conundrum - Facing a tight fundraising market, competitive shelf space, and shifting investor expectations, CPG brands are battling to stay afloat.

Backers Should Have Your Back - The best capital provider for your business will offer a helping hand, not just deep pockets.

Three years ago, U.S. entrepreneurs were enjoying one of the best funding environments in decades. Venture capital and private equity hit all-time highs as banks loaned at historically low interest rates. All you needed to get a term sheet, it seemed, was a smile and a pitch deck.

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A Bankable Pet Project - How Moonshots Capital helped eTailPet scale up and attract a buyer in just three years.

Berenice Giannini's startup, eTailPet, wasn't a natural fit for Moonshots Capital. The Austin-based venture firm, launched in 2014 by Kelly Perdew and Craig Cummings, both of whom had previously served in the U.S. Army, frequently backs companies founded by military veterans.

2 mins

One Founder's Second Act in Hollywood

How VSS Capital Partners helped GreenSlate become the go-to payroll software provider for film and TV productions.

2 mins

Never Left Holding the Bag

How Dwight Funding provided crucial debt financing to Dagne Dover in times of crisis.

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Want to Scale Your Business? First, Work on Your Trust Issues

The founders of Milk Bar, M.M.LaFleur, and Zeera share some of their best tips for growing a business that's inherently tricky to scale.

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There Will Always be Those Who Doubt You and Your Vision. Here's How to Tune Them Out. - Recently, I invited an experienced luxury hotelier to visit the new campus we were building near Santa Fe for Modern Elder Academy,

Recently, I invited an experienced luxury hotelier to visit the new campus we were building near Santa Fe for Modern Elder Academy, the midlife wisdom school I co-founded in 2018.

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Finding the Right Talent with AI Solutions

Understand the advanced AI resources and tools available to help SMBS improve talent search, candidate matching, and recruitment processes.

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Dew Diligence

In 2014, after covering the beauty industry as a journalist, Susan Yara launched a YouTube channel offering makeup tutorials.

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Marina Khidekel | Misjudging your audience at launch could kill your startup. But with the right mindset, you can turn it around.

One of the biggest mistakes I've made as a founder is misjudging my audience.

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How Partnering With Private Equity Helped One Company Transform Care

By partnering with Boyne Capital, Infusion Associates was able to realize its vision for growth.

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Lift Off - Would you pay $50,000 to touch the edge of space?

Would you pay $50,000 to touch the edge of space? Meet the entrepreneurs providing a rarified clientele with a luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime journey.So you want to go to space. To take in the expansive curvature of the Earth glowing miles above the atmosphere, surrounded by pure darkness. To experience the mind-altering overview effect described by astronauts as a transcendent state of awe, staring back at the planet on which you've inhaled your every living breath.

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Why Esther Dyson Says You Should Seek Out Mistakes and Messes

The investor and futurist has made a career of challenging norms and seeing around corners. Here's what has given her perspective.

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REBOUNDER FOUNDERS

EX-EMPLOYEES FROM GOOGLE, TWITTER, META, AND OTHER BIG TECH COMPANIES ARE BOUNCING BACK FROM MASS LAYOFFS BY BUILDING STARTUPS, EMBRACING RISK-AND SAVORING THEIR FREEDOM.

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SHRINKAGE ALERT! WHY SO MANY CGP STARTUPS ARE SUDDENLY SLIPPING

Gone are the days of blank checks for hot new consumer packaged goods. Founders now face a gauntlet of challenges, from the boardroom to the grocery aisle to the shopping cart.

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ELECTRICAL AUDIO TURNS IT UP

Steve Albini's iconic Chicago recording studio is reinventing itself after the engineer's sudden death. They're keeping the lights on, and the flame alive.

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Inc.POWER PARTNERS

These 359 companies are B2B superstars, helping your company do what it does best.

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A Scientific Discovery that Unlocks Your Body's Healing Power

The founder of Stemregen, a company that creates powerful supplements that stimulate the body's natural repair system, explains how a \"fringe idea\" opened up a new world of stem cell therapy.

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Transformative Growth: Agency Masters the Art of Evolution

As a destination marketer, Awestruck has mapped out a journey to success by constantly developing its services and its staff.

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For the Love of the Restaurant Experience

The founder and CEO of DJB Hospitality shares his passion for the challenging and uniquely rewarding hospitality industry.

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Custom PEO Solutions for Blue-Collar Industries

COMPEO is an HR management solutions provider with a jaw-dropping five-figure growth rate.

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Homebuying Was BrokenMeet the Founders Here to Fix It

Cecilian Partners is a fast-growing technology firm providing end-to-end solutions for production homebuilders and land developers.

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A Focus on Complete Solutions for Regulatory Environments

The Northcross Group develops sustainable processes for clients with compliance needs.

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An AI Startup That Sanctifies Time

Created around the idea that time is sacred, Laurel helps clients reclaim it so they can make more money in less time.

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The Former Wall Street Analyst Teaching Wealth-Building to the Masses

Empify is a fintech startup providing financial education tools and resources for the 99 percent Wall Street often overlooks.

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Delivering Care That Always Puts Patients First

At Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic, a physician-led team provides patient-centered care through an agile approach prioritizing excellence.

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Connecting People and Local Organizations to Solve Social Needs

GroundGame.Health provides a holistic solution that scales one person at a time through human-to-human connection.

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An Independent Electric Supply Powerhouse

Main Electric Supply Co. has vaulted to be one of the nation's top independent distributors of electrical materials by empowering its skilled employees.

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One-Stop Facilities Management Services

The Scientific Group develops and leverages technology systems to deliver a high level of responsiveness to its corporate clients.

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Help for Families Who Need Comprehensive Autism Care

Already Autism Health strives to provide fast access to services for families with special needs children, increasing successful outcomes.

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Trailblazing Outdoor Camera Technology

Originally developed to give hunters an edge, Tactacam cameras are now used in a wide variety of outdoor video applications.

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Cabinet Door Maker Views Challenge as the Doorway to Growth

For Cabinet Restylers, a nearly 60-year-old family-owned business, a dedicated workforce and manufacturing process improvement fuels growth.

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Automation and Customer Attention Drive This Company's Growth

Royalty Logistics regrouped during the pandemic to work on scalability and is now reaping the rewards.

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A Leader in Auto Transport Builds on a Proven Strategy

Here's how Montway Auto Transport, a six-time Inc. 5000 honoree, drives continued growth across its retail and business-solutions sectors.

2 mins

The Unconventional Founder Shaking up IT Services

The Wiser Agency is making IT service business millionaires with progressive thinking, purposeful execution, and no-nonsense communication style.

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Meet the Consulting Firm Ushering in a Retail Renaissance

Headquartered near the home of the world's largest retailer, Legacy Retail has driven growth for its advisory services by focusing on the essentials.

2 mins

An Exhibit in Success

How Minneapolis trade show company STAR went from an idea to a $70-million business by putting clients and staff first.

2 mins

The Fashion Business Model, Reimagined

Marcella is disrupting the designer fashion industry with its unique blend of timeless aesthetics, near-zero textile waste, and social impact.

2 mins

This Technology Company Wants to Improve Health Care

Cedar Gate Technologies' data-rich platform is helping industry players provide better care and making value-based care easier to manage.

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