Learn directly from entrepreneurs about the deeply personal stories behind their companies
Short Story of the Day: Burt’s Bees
Today we look at the fascinating success story of Burt’s Bees
Crayon
This is the story behind Crayon–a market and competitive intelligence company that enables businesses to track, analyze, and act on everything happening outside their four walls.
She Geeks Out
This is the story behind She Geeks Out, a company that hosts community events and works with companies to make diversity and inclusion a priority
Short Story of the Day: Dropbox
Dropbox is a modern workspace designed to reduce busywork-so you can focus on the things that matter. Sign in and put your creative energy to work.
Codemoji
Codemoji is an online edtech platform trying to teach students to learn to code using emojis. Instead of being deterred by confusing syntax and other high level problems, Codemoji offers a way for students to learn the concepts, gain interest, and build confidence in their abilities.
Worksense
Worksense is a culture intelligence service focused on helping tech companies meet their diversity goals through strategic hires and workplace culture overhauls.
Strava
Strava is a social media platform for athletes that allows its users to track and share their workouts with others.
Airbnb
Airbnb is one of the original pioneers of the modern gig-economy. The home-sharing company allows people to connect all across the globe and create new experiences
FutureFuel
FutureFuel offers a modern, mobile, millennial centric experience through their platform that empowers employers and partners to work together to crush student loan debt.
TidyChoice
TidyChoice is a domestic services startup based in London, England that focuses on connecting customers to local cleaners and housekeepers.
Interview With Parsec
Parsec is a leader in the quick changing gaming industry. They focus on providing game streaming services so that friends and family can share games together, while others can play using cloud streaming.
Gigster
Gigster is a platform that helps businesses turn their ideas into reality using a freelance based business model with hand-vetted engineers.
Ring
Ring is the leader in video doorbells and allows users to answer the door using their smartphone. The company’s main goal is to reduce crime in neighborhoods.
23andMe
23andMe is one of the leading direct-to-consumer genetic testing providers in the world, giving anyone the chance to uncover their ancestry and genetic health.
Interview with Infinite Flight
Infinite Flight is a mobile flight simulator. It stays ahead of other mobile flight simulators by providing users with experiences comparable to those found on computer based flight simulators. These include global flight, live atc, live servers, etc.
QMS Consulting
Quintessential Management Solutions is a leading learning and development solutions provider, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions that develop professionals at all levels from individuals and managers to C-level executives.
Investor Advice with Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban is an American businessman and investor. He owns the Dallas Mavericks and is also one of the main “shark” investors on the ABC reality television series, Shark Tank.
Interview with Wanderu
Wanderu is the leading ground travel search in North America helping millions of people find and book bus and train travel between any two points every month.
Remind
Remind is a communication tool that helps teachers reach students and parents wherever they are.
Lark
Lark combines cutting edge A.I. with behavior change design to create an infinitely scalable personalized care management platform, clinically validated to deliver positive health outcomes across each major chronic disease state.
Mentor Collective
Mentor Collective helps to develop intentional and sustained mentor relationships that meet students where they are in their journey to success.
Interview with Stylelend
Rent designer items from stylish women.
Interview with Lola
Lola is bringing joy to business travelers by finding the best flights for busy schedules and perfect hotels that suit personal preferences.
Werk
Werk is revolutionizing the workday by using a unique framework of flexibility to help everyone.
Interview with Eight Sleep
Eight Sleep develops and manufactures smart mattresses using data analytics, design, science, and technology.
Fiverr
Fiverr is the world’s largest freelance services marketplace for lean entrepreneurs to focus on growth & create a successful business at affordable costs.
Interview with Freebird
Freebird is a simple mobile solution that empowers business travelers to skip the line and instantly book a new ticket after a flight cancellation, significant delay, or missed connection.
Interview With Quizlet
Quizlet is the world’s largest student and teacher online learning community.
Marigold & Grey
Marigold & Grey provides gift boxes with a personal touch for corporate events and weddings.
LoungeBuddy
Before Tyler Dikman founded LoungeBuddy, the world of airport lounges went unknown to many travelers.