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How Schoolhouse went bankrupt | Inc.
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- How Schoolhouse went bankrupt | Inc.
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- 6 hours ago
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- Journalist Yelena Alpert explains how the final days of a fan-favorite home goods brand went down following its acquisition in a private equity-backed deal.
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- The beginning of a beloved brand’s end | Inc.
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- 1 day ago
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- Schoolhouse’s acquisition by Food52, a private equity-backed media company, would come to spell disaster for the home goods brand. Learn more on this week’s episode of 1 Smart Business Story.
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- 1 Smart Business Story: A Private Equity Tale | Inc.
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Schoolhouse made a name for itself selling vintage-styled lights from its headquarters in Portland. It then expanded from three employees to 150 with storefronts in New York and Pittsburgh, selling home hardware, furniture, and textiles in addition to lighting.
All the while, its motto was “work hard and be nice to people.” Then came private equity.
Freelance journalist Yelena Alpert joins host Rob Verger on this episode of 1 Smart Business Story to discuss her in-depth piece on Schoolhouse’s downfall for Inc. Listen to hear how the brand's private equity-backed acquisition led to its bankruptcy.
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- This founder’s mantra for keeping focused on business | Inc.
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- 3 days ago
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- Early in his business journey, Paakow Essandoh of Mizizi International heard a simple phrase that helped him through difficult decisions.
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- From fertility struggles to an 8-figure valuation | Inc.
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- 4 days ago
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- Over a decade of infertility led Sara Jensen to found Hugh & Grace, a company offering hormone-safe lifestyle and wellness products.
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- Founder Group Chat: From Idea to Business | Inc.
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- 5 days ago
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- Anybody can have a good idea. It’s taking the next step that gives people more trouble.
On this Founder Group Chat, we have three founders who have turned their big idea into eight-figure-revenue businesses:
Paakow Essandoh of clothing brand Mizizi
Sara Jensen of wellness company Hugh & Grace
Allison Conrad of hair care brand Arey
Each of these founders has a personal story that inspired their company. With host Jennifer Conrad, they share how they took that initial spark and made it into something much bigger.
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- How the Mormonism rebrand is pushing a small-business boom | Inc.
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- 7 days ago
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- Inc. staff writer Brian Contreras delves into the Mormonism rebrand and its impact on reality TV and, ultimately, small businesses.
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- How Companies Will Survive the SaaSpocalypse | Inc.
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- AI is threatening SaaS companies as we know them. Inc. staff writer Brian Contreras explains why consolidation might be the industry’s best shot at survival.
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- Strategically Scaling With Intention
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Scaling a business is a complex goal that nearly every business aspires to. In this conversation, founder and creative brand officer Todd Snyder breaks down the principles behind his company’s growth: owning the customer experience through retail, building powerful partnerships, and maintaining creative integrity while scaling with intention.
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- 1 Smart Business Story: We’re in a SaaSpocalpyse | Inc.
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- At the beginning of this year, you may have noticed a dip in the valuation of tech companies. It’s not all tech companies, but software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies specifically. But why?
Inc. staff writer Brian Contreras recently investigated this phenomenon and spoke with several industry experts to better understand exactly what’s happening with these companies. It’s what the industry is calling a SaaSpocalypse.
On this episode of The Business Model, Brian joins Inc. staff reporter Chloe Aiello to discuss why this trend is happening, what potential avenues are available for these companies to combat the dip in their valuations, and the implications for the industry.
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- How to grow company culture virtually | Inc.
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Little Spoon has half its team in New York and half working remotely. Here’s how co-founder Angela Vranich builds a cohesive culture across time zones and state lines.
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- Why transparency is key in hiring | Inc.
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- It pays to be clear about your company’s unknowns. Evvy’s Priyanka Jain explains why.
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- Founder Group Chat: Tips for Female Founders | Inc.
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- If you’re a founder who’s early in your journey, or maybe you haven’t even started yet, this is the podcast for you.
Inc.’s Sarah Lynch gets advice on all kinds of topics — from fundraising through building company culture — from three successful founders, in three very different industries.
It’s time for the final installment of our Founder Group Chat with honorees from Inc.’s Female Founders 500: Rachel Liverman, founder and CEO of Glowbar; Angela Vranich, co-founder and chief product officer of Little Spoon; and Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy.
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- Will AI lead to more entrepreneurs? | Inc.
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman argues that AI is not a threat to work, but, in fact, will be an accelerant for self-employment and entrepreneurship.
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- What does higher education look like with the rise of AI? | Inc.
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Will humanities degrees be sought out more with the rise of AI? LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman argues that those degrees are becoming more important than ever.
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- Strategically Scaling With Intention | Inc.
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Featuring Todd Snyder, Mike Hofman, Angela Lee, Sarah Lynch, April Arnold
Scaling a business is a complex goal that nearly every business aspires to. In this conversation, founder and creative brand officer Todd Snyder breaks down the principles behind his company’s growth: owning the customer experience through retail, building powerful partnerships, and maintaining creative integrity while scaling with intention.
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- Padel is made for trending videos | Inc.
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- As the once-niche racket sport has its moment in the spotlight, its fans are learning that it’s a perfect game for short-form TikToks or Reels.
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- The Business Model Book Club: Can AI help turn workers into founders? | Inc.
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- As workers worry that AI will automate their jobs away, LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, argues something different: AI is going to remove barriers for entrepreneurship and help accelerate self-employment and ownership.
In a new segment on the Business Model, Raman joins Inc. staff reporter Kayla Webster to talk about his take on AI and the job market and his new book, Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI, which he co-wrote with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky.
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- The perfect storm for padel’s boom | Inc.
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- At today’s padel clubs, it’s about a lot more than just a hip new racket sport.
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- What It Takes to Navigate Immigration — and Build a Business Doing It
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ben Sherry interviews Jinhee Wilde, founder of WA Law Group, an immigration law firm based in Maryland that has built its reputation — and grown — on trust, empathy, and communication. Ranked number 1129 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, the firm reached this milestone after more than a decade of steady, people-first growth.
Ben begins by asking Jinhee how she came to immigration law — and how her own experience as a first-generation immigrant shaped how she built her business.
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- 1 Smart Business Story: Padel Is the New Golf | Inc.
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Move over, golf. The new sport of the business world is padel.
The racket sport has exploded in popularity among the Oura-ring-wearing, cold-pressed-juice crowd, as Inc.’s Ali Donaldson reports. Padel clubs are opening en masse across the U.S., providing an opportunity for founders to network and build new wellness-focused ventures.
Donaldson joins Inc.’s Ben Sherry on this episode of 1 Smart Business Story to dig into the trend and whether it’ll last.
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- Little Spoon grows with its audience | Inc.
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The children’s food brand co-founder Angela Vranich explains why it’s critical that the company keep up with what new moms want.
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- How Glowbar user tests new products | Inc.
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- “If people love your brand, go to them. Go to the source.” That’s the advice of Rachel Liverman, founder and CEO of Glowbar, who leans on the brand’s community for testing new products.
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- Founder Group Chat: How Community Feeds a Brand | Inc.
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Inc. Magazine delivers advice, tools, and services to help business owners, entrepreneurs and CEOs grow their businesses more successfully. You'll find information and advice covering virtually every business and management task including marketing, sales, finding capital, managing people, and much more. Visit Inc.com for the latest!
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- Polymarket has a sports bar now | Inc.
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Alcohol meets betting at the prediction market’s new outpost in Washington, D.C. — what could go wrong?
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- Built on Points: How Brian Kelly Turned His Passion Into a Powerhouse | Inc.
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Presented by Capital One Business
From blogging about frequent flyer miles to leading a media empire with millions of loyal readers, Brian Kelly’s founder story is as unconventional as it is instructive. In this candid conversation, Inc.’s Your Next Move uncovers the mindset, milestones, and money moves behind the Points Guy brand, and what today’s entrepreneurs can take away from the journey.
Featuring Brian Kelly, Founder, The Points Guy
Moderated by Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer, Mansueto Ventures
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing together top innovators, executives, and rising startups for conversations on leadership, scaling, and the future of business.
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- What is ‘tariff stacking’? | Inc.
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Now that the Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, his administration is taking a new tact. Inc.’s Melissa Angell explains.
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- Built on Points: How Brian Kelly Turned His Passion Into a Powerhouse
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- From blogging about frequent flyer miles to leading a media empire with millions of loyal readers, Brian Kelly’s founder story is as unconventional as it is instructive. In this candid conversation, Inc.’s Your Next Move uncovers the mindset, milestones, and money moves behind the Points Guy brand, and what today’s entrepreneurs can take away from the journey.
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- 1 Smart Business Story: Tariff Chaos | Inc.
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- It’s been nearly a year since President Trump unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs, making the markets go haywire and creating sky-high duties for all kinds of businesses.
“It was stunning for a lot of founders,” says Inc.’s Melissa Angell, who recently filed a deep report on the first year of Trump’s tariff agenda. While the Supreme Court eventually struck down Trump’s initial tariff slate, he hasn’t given up the fight and businesses are still reeling.
Angell joined host Chloe Aiello on this edition of The Business Model to review how businesses have responded to the year of uncertainty and discuss what comes next — including potential refunds and a new practice of “tariff stacking.”
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- Education is key for vaginal health care company | Inc.
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Employees at Evvy, a vaginal health startup, spend a lot of time on Reddit. Co-founder and CEO Priyanka Jain explains why.
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- Why Little Spoon went beyond baby food | Inc.
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- The “female consumer” is not a static, monolithic ideal. Little Spoon’s Angela Vranich understands this and explains why she has changed with her customers.
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- Founder Group Chat: A Big Moment for Female Founders | Inc.
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Women manage $32 trillion in global spending and three-quarters of discretionary spending. Still, women are really dissatisfied with the products and services available to them, according to a 2024 BCG study.
This presents a unique opportunity for businesses founded by — and focused on — women.
On this episode of The Business Model, we’ve brought back three of this year’s Female Founders 500 honorees who are taking advantage of this moment: Rachel Liverman, founder and CEO of Glowbar; Angela Vranich, co-founder and chief product officer of Little Spoon; and Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy.
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- Vibe-Coding Explained: How Anyone Can Build Software With AI in 2026 #vibecoding
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- If you've got an idea and zero coding experience, start here. Inc. is going to teach you how to get started.
Vibe coding lets anyone — founder, creative, total non-techie — turn an abstract idea into a real, working app using AI. No coding experience needed.
In this episode of Inc. Explains, staff reporter Ben Sherry puts three of the hottest AI coding tools head-to-head: ChatGPT, Claude, and Lovable. He uses the same prompt to build the same game, but with three different platforms. Here is the prompt:
“Create a web-based game called Prompt Detective where players see rendered mini-websites and have to drag- and- drop phrase tiles to reconstruct the AI prompt that could have generated it. Include 5 levels with different fake websites (signup form, dashboard, product card, chat UI, pricing table). Some tiles should be red herrings, or distractions that will make the game more difficult.”
Ben covers what actually works, wh...
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- How To Vibe Code for Beginners in Five Easy Steps | Inc. Explains
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- *Skip to 1:22 to get straight to the "How-To"*
*Note* all examples were recorded at the time of video capture and are presented unaltered to show real vibe -coding results.
If you've got an idea and zero coding experience, start here. Inc. is going to teach you how to get started.
Vibe coding lets anyone — founder, creative, total non-techie — turn an abstract idea into a real, working app using AI. No coding experience needed.
In this episode of Inc. Explains, staff reporter Ben Sherry puts three of the hottest AI coding tools head-to-head: ChatGPT, Claude, and Lovable. He uses the same prompt to build the same game, but with three different platforms. Here is the prompt:
“Create a web-based game called Prompt Detective where players see rendered mini-websites and have to drag- and- drop phrase tiles to reconstruct the AI prompt that could have generated it. Include 5 levels with different fake websites (signu...
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- Is the Tech Industry Sacrificing Quality for Speed? | Inc.
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Inc. editorial assistant Annabel Burba weighs in on how the tech industry is racing to adopt new technologies and whether that speed is coming at the cost of quality.
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- Secrets of Challenger Brands: GOODLES & Vacation | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Challenger brands don’t wait for permission—they rewrite the rules, reshape categories, and win by being unapologetically different. In this conversation, we’ll dive into how breakout companies are using humor, nostalgia, product innovation, and bold storytelling to punch above their weight and outmaneuver bigger competitors. From creating cult‑level brand affinity to crafting experiences people can’t help but share, this panel unpacks the scrappy thinking and strategic discipline behind challenger success.
Featuring Marty Bell, Co-founder, Vacation and Jen Zeszut, Co-founder and CEO, GOODLES
Moderated by Andrea Hardalo, Social media director, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing together top innovators, executives, and rising startups for conversations on ...
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- Agentic AI in Action: Turning Autonomous Systems Into Real Business Value | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Agentic AI is redefining what software can do by moving beyond simple automation and into systems that take initiative, make decisions, and carry out complex tasks independently. Join us as we explore how founders are implementing agentic AI in ways that enhance human capability, not replace it. We’ll unpack what it takes to design the right guardrails, build trust in AI‑driven decisions, and identify high‑impact use cases that deliver real value.
Featuring Amy Errett, CEO and founder, Madison Reed
Moderated by Rob Verger, Senior editor, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing together top innovators, executives, and rising startups for conversations on leadership, scaling, and the future of business.
For more on Founders House 2026: https://events.in...
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- Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Ben Cohen on Protecting Your Vision and Mission| Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- For decades, Ben Cohen has treated business as a vehicle for political and social advocacy, building Ben & Jerry's into a global brand known for its activism. Today the brand’s voice is being challenged by its corporate parent, prompting Cohen to call for “freeing” the company he founded and reclaiming its ability to stand for its values. In this candid conversation, Cohen explores what it truly means to lead a mission-driven company in a world where governance protections can erode, corporate power challenges your mission, and founders must weigh the real trade-offs among autonomy, growth, and sustaining a purpose-led mission.
#Ben&Jerrys
Featuring Ben Cohen, Co-founder, Ben & Jerry's
Moderated by Mike Hofman, Editor in chief, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence a...
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- Hayley Williams and Brian O’Connor: Lessons in Turning Cool Into Capital with Good Dye Young | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Hayley Williams built a global audience as the frontwoman of Paramore. Her co-founder and hairstylist, Brian O’Connor, shaped her iconic image. Together, they launched Good Dye Young and learned firsthand that cultural relevance doesn’t automatically translate into a scalable company.
In this conversation, Williams and O’Connor unpack their founder journey. From rethinking distribution and operations to sharpening their narrative and reconnecting with their core customers, they’ll share what they learned about turning creative IP into a thriving business and how founders can preserve cultural DNA while building companies that last.
#paramore #gooddyeyoung
Featuring Brian O'Connor, Co-founder and chief innovation officer, Good Dye Young and Hayley Williams, Co-founder, Good Dye Young
Moderated by Bonny Ghosh, Editorial director, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entreprene...
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- Lanny Smith and Alphonzo Terrell: How Founders Nurture Connections at Scale | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Growth today goes beyond acquiring customers—it requires activating communities. In this conversation, founders break down how real connection drives retention, advocacy, and outsize brand momentum. We’ll explore how modern companies are turning customers into contributors, how community builds trust in ways marketing dollars can’t, and why the most successful brands today behave more like movements than like businesses. We’re taking a practical look at how community can become one of the most durable and scalable growth levers in your strategy.
Featuring Lanny Smith, Founder, Actively Black and Alphonzo Terrell, Co-founder and CEO, SPILL
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing together top innovators, executives, and rising startups for conversations on leader...
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- Winning at IRL Experiences with the CEOs of Salt & Straw and Tecovas | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- In‑person experiences remain one of the most powerful ways for companies to stand out. But winning in the real world takes more than a storefront or a pop‑up. This conversation explores how breakout brands are crafting immersive IRL moments that define how customers feel, remember, and engage with a business. From rethinking retail environments to designing sensory‑rich customer journeys that people can’t stop talking about, we’ll look at how companies are turning physical touchpoints into cultural touchstones.
Featuring David Lafitte, CEO, Tecovas and Kim Malek, Co-founder and CEO, Salt & Straw
Moderated by Kayla Lawrence, Event Director, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing together top innovators, executives, and rising startups for conversations on lead...
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- How the Allison and Stephen Ellsworth Sold Poppi for $1.9 billion—and What's Next for Them | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Nearly a year ago, Allison and Stephen Ellsworth made one of the biggest moves of their founder journey—selling their company, Poppi, in a $1.9 billion deal. Today, they’re still at the helm navigating what it really means to lead after a landmark transaction. In this conversation, they’ll unpack the journey to their acquisition, how leadership and accountability shift post-transaction, and what changes when you sell but stay. From navigating integration to protecting culture and momentum, this session offers a rare look at scaling within a new ownership structure and what founders should consider before signing the deal. And as they journey through this new chapter, they’ll share a look at what’s ahead. #poppi
Featuring Allison Ellsworth, Co-founder, Poppi and Stephen Ellsworth, Co-founder, Poppi
Moderated by Mike Hofman, Editor in chief, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, ...
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- Alexis Ohanian and Russell Wilson on Rebooting the Internet and Redefining Impact | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Alexis Ohanian and Russell Wilson join forces for a candid conversation at the intersection of technology, sports, and mission-driven capital. They’ll explore how intentional investment and purpose-led business can reshape industries—from designing more human digital experiences to backing brands that reflect values, and investing in the future of sports as a blueprint for cultural and financial impact. This session dives into how capital, when deployed with intention, can drive community, influence culture, and create long-term enterprise value.
Featuring Alexis Ohanian, Founder, Seven Seven Six and Russell Wilson, Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Good Man Brand
Moderated by Mike Hofman, Editor in chief, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing...
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- Emma Grede in Conversation with Lauryn & Michael Bosstick: Being in the Room Still Matters | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Return to office #RTO policies are sparking one of today’s most heated debates, and few founders are as outspoken about the stakes as Emma Grede, who argues that work-from-home culture is quietly undermining career growth. In this live podcast conversation with Lauryn and Michael Bosstick, Emma breaks down why she believes physical presence still drives promotions, influence, and earning potential. Join us as we explore the subtle but powerful role visibility plays in decision-making, mentorship, and leadership pipelines, and the long-term consequences the lack of visibility has for individuals and for company culture.
Featuring Emma Grede, Founder, serial entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, Aspire with Emma Grede Podcast
Moderated by Lauryn Bosstick, Founder and CEO, The Skinny Confidential and Michael Bosstick, Founder and CEO, Dear Media
For more on this session: https://www.inc.com/kevin-haynes/emma-grede-says-remote-work-is-quietly-sabotaging-...
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- Term Sheet Confidential: What We Learned Raising Capital | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Raising capital isn’t just about pitch decks and calculating your valuation. It’s a mix of strategy, timing, resilience, and the kind of lessons one can learn only by being in the room. It also raises a fundamental question many founders grapple with: Does taking outside capital mean giving up control of your company? In this candid conversation, founders who have raised significant capital will unpack what to consider before bringing on investors, how ownership, governance, and long‑term vision can shift once you invite others to the table, and everything in between. Together, they reveal the real lessons behind their biggest raises and what it takes to stay in the driver’s seat while scaling big.
Featuring Chad Janis, Founder and CEO, Grüns and Ashley Tyrner-Dolce, Entrepreneur-turned-investor, HLM Platforms
Moderated by Bonny Ghosh, Editorial director, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for e...
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- Building Rivian: A Conversation with RJ Scaringe | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Rivian’s journey to producing a mass market EV has been filled with breakthroughs, setbacks, and big bets. In this conversation, founder and CEO RJ Scaringe talks about the long arc of building something meaningful in a competitive, high-stakes environment, and what he’s learned about patience, pace, and persistence along the way. market EV has been filled with breakthroughs, setbacks, and big bets. In this conversation, founder and CEO RJ Scaringe talks about the long arc of building something meaningful in a competitive, high stakes environment, and what he’s learned about patience, pace, and persistence along the way.
Featuring RJ Scaringe, Founder and CEO, Rivian
Moderated by Rob Verger, Senior editor, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing together top innov...
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- Daymond John and Brandon Sawalich on Finding the Human Advantage Through Today’s AI | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- As AI reshapes every industry, the real competitive edge is shifting back to something uniquely human: the ability to listen, understand, and create meaningful connections that technology alone cannot replicate. In this conversation, Daymond John and Starkey CEO Brandon Sawalich explore how AI can elevate human capability rather than replace it and how leaders can build companies that stay adaptable, relevant, and deeply connected to the people they serve.
Featuring Daymond John, Founder and CEO, FUBU and Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO, Starkey
Moderated by Bonny Ghosh, Editorial director, Inc.
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing together top innovators, executives, and rising startups for conversations on leadership, scaling, and the future of business.
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- Would You Raise Money Again? This Founder’s Honest Answer. | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Annabel Burba, an Inc. editorial assistant, shares lessons on fundraising strategies, the art of the pivot, and resilience from an early-stage founder.
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- Shay Mitchell on the Next Chapter of BÉIS — and Beyond | Inc.
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- After growing BÉIS into a cult‑favorite name in travel, Shay Mitchell is charting her next chapter across new categories and new ventures. This conversation explores how she’s leveraging that momentum to expand into new verticals, translating real customer feedback into product breakthroughs, and building touchpoints that resonate in all corners of the consumer landscape.
Featuring Shay Mitchell, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, BÉIS
Moderated by Bonny Gosh, Editorial director, Inc.
For more on Shay Mitchell and BÉIS, check out Inc. Magazine: https://www.inc.com/moses-jeanfrancois/shay-mitchell-beis-one-rule/91317606
This video was recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing together top innovators, executives, and rising startups for conversations on leadership, scaling, ...
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- The Power of a Smart Pivot with Ben Van Leeuwen and Julia Hartz | Inc.
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- When your initial growth strategy runs its course, reinvention becomes a necessity, not a choice. In this SXSW 2026 session, Ben Van Leeuwen of Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, and Julia Hartz from Eventbrite, share how they adapted their strategies and reignited momentum.
From Eventbrite doubling down on power users and building targeted tools to Van Leeuwen pausing expansion, securing capital, and scaling infrastructure, this conversation explores the mindset and tactical moves that transform plateaus into new growth opportunities.
Featuring Julia Hartz, Co-founder, CEO, and executive chair, Eventbrite and Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-founder and CEO, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
Moderated by Mike Hofman, Editor in chief, Inc.
These videos were recorded at SXSW Founders House 2026, Inc.’s flagship gathering for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders during SXSW. Founders House has become a cornerstone of Inc.’s presence at SXSW, bringing...
