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It’s Fast Company Innovation Festival this week! Sep 20, 2023

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Since we’ve got our Innovation Festival going on this week, here’s a quick roundup of business and tech news:

United Auto Workers (UAW) deal—the 32-hour week likely not to be a part of it
UN General Assembly meets this week: there was a huge climate change protest on Sunday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit with President Biden: to ask for help on a 10-point peace proposal and address the food security crisis
Drew Barrymore apologized for her decision to resume production despite the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike and reversed her decision
TikTok Shop is the latest social media platform to pivot to e-commerce
Orcas are attacking people now . . . ? Or still. But now it might not just be playing and could be actual hunting

And then we chatted with Chip Wade, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group. He told us how he grew up in the hospitality industry and his tips for staying cool in a hot kitchen. USHG operates Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, and Blue Smoke, among other restaurants.

Most Innovative Companies series roundup! Sep 18, 2023

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Check out this roundup of interviews from the past year! We're highlighting some of our favorite interviews at this year's Innovation Festival. Tune in for marketing advice from e.l.f and SKIMS and learn how Seth Rogen turned a hobby into a company.

Who is the ‘most fairly paid’ CEO in America—and what does that even mean? Sep 13, 2023

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So many CEOs make waaaay more than their workers. To use just one famous example, Apple CEO Tim Cook made more than $99 million in 2022. That’s 1,117 times the company’s median worker pay of $84,000 a year. ‘Fast Company’ deputy digital editor Morgan Clendaniel explains why CEO pay has increased exponentially over the years and discusses how that plays a significant role in overall income inequality.

Want to find novelty in your desk job? Michelle Khare discusses trying out all kinds of different jobs on her YouTube channel’s ‘Challenge Accepted,’ which just won Show of the Year at this year’s Streamy Awards. Having gone to Butler Academy, clown school, and worked as a runway model, Michelle says she’s learned that challenge and failure can still lead to personal growth. Another takeaway: The best managers are those who have done the job firsthand: Management training is ‘something we collectively need to address across corporate America.’

And check out the music video of ‘Back on 74’ by Jungle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3lX2p_Uy9I

For more info on Fast Company’s CEO Fair Pay Report, check out: https://www.fastcompany.com/90946788/out-of-control-ceo-pay-why-its-a-problem?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

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How ChatGPT is launching tech’s next big wave Sep 06, 2023

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OpenAI is reportedly nearing $1 billion in annual sales. There’s an AI arms race among big tech companies. AI is everywhere and on everyone’s mind, so we’re breaking it all down. Fast Company senior writer Mark Sullivan explains who the major players are—from Nvidia to Anthropic—why ChatGPT has had such a strong impact on society, and how Congress will decide to regulate AI.

Eleven Madison Park chef and owner Daniel Humm talks about the difficulties of running a fine-dining restaurant and why he decided to make the menu completely plant-based during the pandemic. The restaurant is celebrating 25 years in the global fine-dining industry with the new book, Eat More Plants, penned by Humm.

And we discuss Walmart’s search for a new CEO with healthcare experience.

Don’t forget to check out our Fast Company Innovation Festival! https://events.fastcompany.com/innovationfestival23

FROM DELOITTE AND FASTCO WORKS: Winning the market — A conversation with Deloitte’s Deb Golden and StockX’s Greg Schwartz Sep 01, 2023

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On this episode of “Lead Through Disruption,” we step into the shoes of Greg Schwartz, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer of StockX, a $3.8 billion online marketplace for sneakers, apparel and collectibles. As a leading disruptor of the online resales market, discover Greg’s proven perspectives on the power of targeting innovation to customer pain points, the value of promoting transparency across partnerships and teams, and the impact of building a rich and vibrant community around your brand.

FROM DELOITTE AND FASTCO WORKS: The Mental Health Key — A conversation with Deloitte’s Deb Golden and Andy Dunn (Part Two) Sep 01, 2023

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Lead Through Disruption continues with Part Two of Deb Golden’s conversation with author and entrepreneur Andy Dunn, as we go deeper into the challenges that disruption can bring to bear on our mental health. In this episode, Andy explores the delicate relationship between wellbeing and entrepreneurship, the highs and lows that can attend even the peaks of the journey, and the importance of normalizing (and prioritizing) a proactive approach to mental health.

FROM DELOITTE AND FASTCO WORKS: Resilience in Reality — A conversation with Deloitte’s Deb Golden and Andy Dunn (Part One) Sep 01, 2023

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Opening up about his journey through entrepreneurship and mental health, this special two-part conversation with Deb Golden and Andy Dunn reveals why resilience in the face of disruption is essential for growth in both business and life. In Part One, we uncover Andy’s path to pioneering digital fashion commerce in the 2000s, the advantage of showing up in service to a vision, and the art of navigating risk on the road to success.

FROM DELOITTE AND FASTCO WORKS: Racing Past Limits — A conversation with Deloitte’s Deb Golden and Professional Race Car Driver Toni Breidinger Sep 01, 2023

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On this episode of Lead Through Disruption, Deb Golden rides shotgun with professional race car driver Toni Breidinger. From falling in love with go-karts at nine years old, to making history as the first Arab American female driver in NASCAR, Toni has spent her life leading through disruption. In this conversation, Toni takes us behind the scenes of her journey to the top of her sport, the mental and physical demands of her high stakes profession, and the crucial connection between passion and grit.

FROM DELOITTE AND FASTCO WORKS: Launching the Future of Space: A conversation with Deloitte’s Deb Golden and Space Perspective’s Jane Poynter Sep 01, 2023

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On this episode of Lead Through Disruption, Deb Golden meets with serial space entrepreneur, author, and changemaker Jane Poynter, going behind the scenes of her mission to fundamentally change humanity’s perception of Earth. Join us as we discover how Jane has leveraged disruption to challenge the status quo. From her two-year journey inside the world’s first human-made biosphere to the founding of Space Perspective three decades later, Jane continues to advance innovations in sustainable space travel.

FROM DELOITTE AND FASTCO WORKS: From Byline to Bottom Line - A conversation with Deloitte’s Deb Golden and Mansueto Ventures’ Stephanie Mehta Sep 01, 2023

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In the premiere episode of Lead Through Disruption, Deloitte US Chief Innovation Officer Deb Golden sits down with Stephanie Mehta to discover her journey through journalism, from her earliest days in the newsroom, to her ascendance as Fast Company’s editor-in-chief, to her pivot into executive leadership as CEO and Chief Content Officer for Mansueto Ventures. Join us as Stephanie shares battle-tested principles for finding your voice, empowering your people, building resilience, and shattering glass ceilings.

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