Work Life

MAY 25, 2024

The push for a four-day workweek has recently surged in popularity, spearheaded by Sen. Bernie Sanders’ proposed legislation. While the idea of a 32-hour workweek remains a fanciful notion for many, the idea is catching on with companies either fully hopping onboard or at least opting for a trial run. Last week, Fast Company ‘s Most Innovative Companies Summit brought together Dale Whelehan, CEO of 4 Day Week Global ; Tarveen Forrester, VP of people at Kickstarter ; and Shanti Mathew, mana

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Success

MAY 25, 2024

There comes a point in every entrepreneur’s journey where securing financial backing is often the difference between a business’s success or failure. Among the myriad funding options available in the marketplace, venture capital (VC) stands out as a significant catalyst for innovation and growth. Yet, behind the allure of securing VC funding lies a whole host of intricacies and nuances that entrepreneurs must navigate to unlock their potential.

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Work Life

MAY 25, 2024

Developing management skills and continuing to refine your approach to leadership is hard for everyone—and it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. Back in 2020, I hosted Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier, on my podcast to discuss what it was like managing a remote team during the heart of COVID. He remarked that one thing that became strikingly obvious as a young entrepreneur stepping into a leadership role is that virtually everyone lacks formal training to be a successful manager.

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