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**What I Know**

The greatest businesses weren’t born from moments of genius. They emerged after years of discovery–and often after years of failure. What I Know from Inc. magazine takes you inside the messy, painful, and–every so often–transcendent journey of starting a company. Through candid interviews, Inc. senior writer Christine Lagorio-Chafkin draws out the real grit and true lessons behind innovative companies and remarkable brands.

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Supply Ch(AI)n Strategy Session - AI Bootcamp FROM INC STUDIO AND SAP Mar 11, 2024

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How artificial intelligence is shaping the product journeys from procurement to end customers.

Time for Growth - AI Bootcamp FROM INC STUDIO AND SAP Mar 04, 2024

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In this podcast, leaders in HR and AI reveal what it will take for businesses to get their staff on board.

The Secret Leads Goldmine: How Savvy Companies Capitalize on Q5 - FROM INC STUDIO AND META Jan 12, 2024

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The so-called “fifth quarter” could be your opportunity to give your business a competitive edge. Hear directly from successful small business owners Lauren Petrullo, of Mongoose Media, and John Wai of John Wai Martial Arts Academy about how they use the post-holiday season to grow their businesses. In this podcast, the entrepreneurs are joined by Meta executive Becky Bui to explain how this so-called “fifth quarter”—a period often overlooked by businesses as a slow season—can be the key to unlocking new cost-effective, quality leads that lead to sales, while building meaningful connections with customers.

A Look Back at 2023 Jan 01, 2024

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The Secret Leads Goldmine: How Savvy Companies Capitalize on Q5 - FROM INC STUDIO AND META Dec 11, 2023

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Couples Counseling PART 2: How to argue Nov 09, 2023

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Working Couples Nov 02, 2023

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Working together within a marriage can require give and take, but imagine working in the same company too. Melissa Ben-Ishay, co-founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa, and Adi Ben-Ishay, its director of technology and innovation, met by happenstance—to be honest, it was something out of a romance novel. Now, they're married with two kids and still running Baked by Melissa. How do they make this work? We sat down with them to discuss how they met, how they support each other, and how they iron out their disagreements while raising children and working to grow their business.

Control freaks Oct 26, 2023

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From the outside, founders seem to have so much freedom in running their own businesses. But how much control do they really have? When is it an advantage to retain control over decisions, and when is it time to let go? Christene Barberich, cofounder of Refinery 29 and author of the newsletter, A Tiny Apartment; and Rebecca Minkoff, founder of her own fashion brand, sat down to talk through the nuances of working with cofounders, selling a company, and watching it grown beyond a single person’s control.

Growth Agents: How Pink Lily went from a side hustle to a multimillion-dollar company - FROM INC STUDIO AND SAP Oct 24, 2023

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The company’s director of finance explains how her job goes well beyond accounting. Tina Hetzer, director of finance at Pink Lily, is one of the rising financial stars who are helping to bring their businesses to the next level. She built Pink Lily’s finance team from scratch and has helped the company become one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country. In this podcast, part of the SAP-sponsored Growth Agents series, Hetzer discusses the cash-flow challenges unique to fashion retailers and explains how working at a smaller, founder-run company can fuel greater collaboration across the organization.

How founders should (and should NOT) navigate the media Oct 19, 2023

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Diana Ransom and Scott Omelianuk talk with Stacy Spikes, Kathryn Minshew and Taryn Langer about how founders should approach dealing with the media. Stacy Spikes is the co-founder and CEO of MoviePass. Kathryn Minshew is the co-founder and former CEO of The Muse. Taryn Langer is the founder and president of Moxie Communications Group.

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