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Denise Woodard, Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, on Diversifying the Landscape in the Food Industry Jan 18, 2023

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Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake, a company that offers allergy-friendly, certified gluten-free, and non-GMO foods. Founded in 2016 when Denise’s daughter was diagnosed with food allergies, Partake looks to provide healthy and delicious options for those with food restrictions. Denise is the first Black woman to raise more than $1 million publicly for a CPG Food startup.

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Looking to Buy A Business? These Are the Top 500! Jan 11, 2023

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Special announcement! Our annual Franchise 500 list is out, providing you with the best opportunities to buy a business. Which is right for you? Entrepreneur magazine Jason Feifer explains what goes into the list, and how it can benefit you. Learn more at entrepreneur.com/franchise500

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James and Alexa Hirschfeld, Co-Founders of Paperless Post, on Digitizing the Invitation Experience Dec 28, 2022

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James and Alexa Hirschfeld are the co-founders of Paperless Post, a premium invitation and event management platform. The sibling duo founded the company in 2009, looking to reimagine the experience of sending and receiving invitations. With over 175 million users, Paperless Post has sent over half a billion invitations and partnered with designers including Ladurée, Oscar de la Renta, and Duro Olowu. James and Alexa have both been named in Forbes’ “30 under 30” list.

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Uri Levine, Co-Founder of Waze, on Learning to Fail Fast Dec 21, 2022

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Uri Levine is the Co-Founder of Waze, one of the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation applications. In 2013, Waze was acquired by Google for $1.1 billion and currently hosts over 140 million users. Uri was also an investor and board member of Moovit, a global public transit app acquired by Intel in 2020 for $1 billion. His new book, Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution: A Handbook for Entrepreneurs, releases in January 2023.

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Joana Vicente, CEO of the Sundance Institute, on Cultivating an Ecosystem for Creative Voices Dec 14, 2022

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Joana Vicente is the CEO of the Sundance Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting independent film and media artists. She was previously Executive Director and Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival. Joana has produced over 40 feature films which have received awards from The Cannes International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and more. She also co-founded HDNet Films which produced Academy Award-nominated Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.

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Shawne Merriman, CEO of the Lights Out Brand, on Embracing the Process Dec 07, 2022

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Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman is the CEO of the Lights Out Brand, an athletic performance line of clothing, shoes, and gear. Shawne played football professionally for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills, retiring in 2013. He founded the Lights On Foundation as a freshman at the University of Maryland to help provide warm clothes to the communities in need. Shawne also co-founded Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, which showcases premier MMA events and streams exclusively on Fubo Sports Network.

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How Are You Doing? Dec 01, 2022

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Amy Friedrich, president of U.S. Insurance Solutions at Principal Financial Group, shares how owners can better manage their own wellness, and help employees too. This episode of How Success Happens is brought to you by Principal Financial Group. Discover insight to help support your employees and your business at principal.com/benefits.

Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. ©2022 Principal Financial Services, Inc.

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Alex Kinnier, Co-Founder and CEO of Upside, on Making Your Impact Worth The Effort Nov 30, 2022

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Alex Kinnier is the Co-Founder and CEO of Upside, a retail technology company that connects consumers with brick and mortar businesses to help communities thrive. Upside has given over $100 million in cash back to users and over $200 million in incremental profit to businesses. Alex began his career at Google, developing the agency display advertising team and leading the company’s acquisition of DoubleClick. He was Opower’s Senior VP of Product and Engineering and is now a partner at Builders VC.

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Suzy Deering, Global CMO of Ford Motor Company, on the Power of Mindset Nov 23, 2022

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Suzy Deering is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of Ford Motor Company, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. She was previously the Global Chief Marketing Officer of eBay and was listed on Business Insider’s “Top 50 Most Innovative CMOs in the World” two years in a row. She now leads Ford’s eCommerce and digital strategies while supporting the company’s vision to transform electric powered vehicles with Ford Blue and Ford Model e.

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Candance Nelson, Co-Founder of Sprinkles, on Transforming the Cupcake Experience Nov 16, 2022

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Candace Nelson is the Co-Founder of Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery and ATM. Founded in 2005, Sprinkles has sold more than 75 million cupcakes nationwide. Candace also founded Pizzana, a chain of Neo-Neopolitan restaurants, and CN2 Ventures, a venture studio that invests in young consumer businesses. In addition to entrepreneurship, Candace is executive producer and judge on Netflix’s “Sugar Rush” and judge on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.”

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