In this episode, Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman chats with industry leaders Chieh Huang, co-founder of Boxed, and Brandon Peña, co-founder of 787 Coffee, as they share their biggest takeaways and proven methods for recruiting and retaining top talent. Next, Capital One VP & head of business cards and payments’ small business acquisitions Ami Vedak gives tips on why companies should be proactive about talent sourcing rather than waiting for open positions to arise. Then Inc. Recognition program manager Sarah Lynch explains how to update your hiring process to speak to the next generation. 

In this episode, Inc. editor-at-large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin speaks to Fauxcades founder Kate Fishel. The Dallas-based event design and production company ranked No. 2,936 on the 2024 Inc. 5000.  Including carpentry, welding, painting, lighting, graphic design, and signage, the company gets its hands dirty taking events from concept to creation. In addition to talking about how the company has managed its ongoing growth after the pandemic, Kate explains how it approaches work-life balance by supporting a culture that allows employees to fully unplug while on vacation.

In this episode, Inc. Executive Editor Diana Ransom interviewed Lerin Lockwood, the CEO of the Texas-based company Lion Latch. They were ranked No. 441 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. They offer easy-to-carry protective cases to hold jewelry and other valuables while traveling or playing sports or even washing your dishes. Lerin discussed her experience on the hit entrepreneurial TV show, Shark Tank, how she learned to create a good hook on TikTok videos, and what she did to defend her product from counterfeits.

The health care industry is full of challenges, from inefficiencies in data usage to gaps in patient care and accessibility. How are entrepreneurs tackling these pain points and driving meaningful change?   At our recent Inc. Founders House in Philadelphia, Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman sat down with Brigham Hyde of Atropos Health, Anne Fulenwider of Alloy Health, and Amer Alnajar of Vytalize to discuss how they are identifying and addressing critical pain points in health care. They chatted about how they leverage innovative approaches, integrate patient insights, and transform challenges into opportunities to enhance the overall customer experience. They’re identifying critical industry needs while building smart, scalable solutions.

In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson interviews Ashley Kirkwood, founder of Speak Your Way to Cash, which is No. 370 on the 2024 Inc. 5000. The company aims to help speakers, experts, and entrepreneurs land speaking contracts.   Ashley talks about balancing her work life and her married life, her trick to staying productive, and how she's learned to incorporate self-care into her daily routine.

In this episode, Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom chats with Sheila Janakos, CEO of Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, which is ranked No. 1,698 on the 2024 Inc. 5000.   Healthy Horizons focuses on workplace lactation programs for big and small companies— any organization that wants to support their working moms and parents. In this conversation, Shelia describes how she started setting up these centers, what the company did during the pandemic to pivot, which eventually helped it grow, and what it's like working so closely with her daughter.

In this episode, Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom chats with Anupam Satyasheel, the founder of Occams Advisory. Ranked No. 1,804 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, the company has made the list eight times in the past nine years. Occams is a financial advisory firm bringing Fortune 500-level expertise to smaller businesses and partnering with clients through their business life-cycle. Anupam tells Diana how the idea came to him to start the company, which included building deeper know-how in the tax credit space and starting a book club.

Keeping abreast of the latest technology and incorporating it into your company can be cumbersome and cost-prohibitive. In this episode, you'll hear from Sheila Lirio Marcelo, founder and CEO of Ohai.ai and founder of Care.com, and Luan Cox, president and CEO of FinMkt, as Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman chats with them about how they strategically harnessed technology to develop unique business platforms and saw their businesses grow exponentially. Learn concrete tactics on how you can utilize the latest digital innovations, such as AI, to scale your business. You'll also hear from Sarah Lynch, recognition program manager at Inc., along with Capital One Business VP of brand and acquisitions marketing Caryn Bonner.

In this episode, Inc. recognition program manager Sarah Lynch talks to Lizeth Velez, the founder and CEO of the construction management company LJV Development. Last year was the company's first time on the Inc. 5000, and it landed at No. 115. It’s based in Boston  and specializes in both exterior and interior renovation. Lizeth chatted about needing a good foundation as a business, investing in specific tools that will help your company perform, and that liftoff moment when you realize you're unlocking growth.

In 2024, startups with exclusively female founders received just 1.8 percent of all venture capital dollars, a decline from 2023, according to PitchBook. Add a male co-founder and that number shoots up to 21.7 percent. This despite the evidence suggesting that when women do get funded, they deliver higher returns. Is change likely? And if so, what should we expect? At our SXSW Inc. Founders House, Mansueto Ventures CEO and chief content officer Stephanie Mehta sat down with Rebecca Minkoff, founder and chief creative officer, of Rebecca Minkoff, and Ali Wyatt, co-founder and CEO, of Female Founder Collective and The NORTH, to discuss the state of funding and the challenges facing female founders.

In this episode, Inc. Recognition Program Manager Sarah Lynch spoke to Maestro Media founder and CEO Javon Frazier. His company was ranked number 167 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. Maestro Media focuses on building bespoke games for some of the biggest brands, such as Disney, Hello Kitty, and the Smurfs. It’s also worked with the popular independent video game, The Binding of Isaac, which was turned into an independent board game. We chatted about how Frazier cocreated games with fans and launched them on Kickstarter, also about Maestro Media’s growth journey.

Welcome back to Your Next Move. On this episode, we learn how to create a unique brand identity through experimentation and strategic feedback loops.

Today’s episode comes from the Your Next Move vault and is a conversation between host Bea Dixon and Henri Pierre-Jacques, the managing partner of Harlem Capital. In their conversation, they discuss what Henri looks for in companies he wants to invest in, his commitment to bolstering diverse founders, and his wish to inspire founders to create companies.

You’ve achieved everything you could ever want for your startup and it’s time to sell. This episode offers advice from founder Marc Lore, who has built brands he sold to goliaths including Walmart and Amazon. It also offers insights on how to prepare for an exit through every stage of a company’s growth.

Being a business owner means having to innovate constantly and navigate change. So Inc., in partnership with Capital One Business, wants to help you figure out Your Next Move. Join Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO of M.M.LaFleur, a New York-based clothing brand celebrating women through thoughtfully designed pieces, personal styling, and engaging content, in conversation with our small-business host Beatrice Dixon, founder of the feminine care brand The Honey Pot Company. Sarah will share lessons from her entrepreneurial journey, including how she built a strong team and how she pivoted quickly when much of the world began working from home. Discover ways to think differently about how you lead and grow your business.

Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman interviews Andy Dunn, co-founder of Bonobos and founder of Pie, on stage at the 2024 Inc. 5000 Conference. Everything has a price in the startup world, especially when it comes to the health and well-being of founders. This episode offers hard-earned advice about how successful founders have achieved success while also preserving their own physical and mental health.

Today’s episode comes from the Your Next Move vault and is a conversation between host Tom Foster, editor at large at Inc and Bea Dixon, co-founder and CEO of the Honey Pot Company, the world’s first plant-based feminine care line, which she sold earlier this year for $380 million.In their conversation, they cover Bea’s journey, which began with inspiration delivered to her in a dream, following your instincts, and raising millions as a black female founder.

On today’s episode host Aisha Bowe talks with Ping Fu, President and CEO of Geomagic, Inc, who is a genuine luminary in the tech sector. In their conversation, they cover Ping’s early childhood in China and her journey to the United States, her groundbreaking work laying the foundation for modern web browsers, and her hard earned wisdom around pivoting -- when it is necessary and what it can teach founders in the long run.

Today’s episode comes from the Your Next Move vault and is a conversation between Inc. editor-at-large Tom Foster and the co-founder and co-CEO of Harry’s Inc, Jeff Raider. He is also a co-founder of Warby Parker. Their conversation goes deep on topics like brand building, e-commerce, bouncing back after setbacks, and billion dollar valuations.

Aisha Bowe talks with Karen Young, CEO and Founder of OUI the People. OUI the People is a body care brand designed around building products that make their customers feel great in their own skin. This episode offers wisdom about how to convert your customer base into a loyal community that builds your brand. Whether it’s building an online community or turning your business into a physical destination for your community, learn what you can learn from your customer base about how best to grow.