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hace 4 días

The Big Bets and Hard Lessons of Industry Disruption, with Marc Lore

Marc Lore has never been shy about betting against the conventional model, and with Wonder, he’s taken that approach to the restaurant industry. As the company grows, so do the questions around its economics, technology, and ambitions. In this conversation, we’re unpacking the big bets behind the business — from robotics to AI, the hard lessons that come with scaling an unconventional business, and what it takes to turn a disruptive idea into a durable company.
hace 4 días

From a Troubled Acquisition to the Inc. 5000

In this episode of Your Next Move: Audio Edition, Inc. senior editor Rebecca Deczynski sits down with Kelsey Hensley, founder and president of third-party logistics provider NovEx Supply Chain, ranked No. 1,662 on the 2025 Inc. 5000. With facilities serving the Memphis and Salt Lake City markets, NovEx manages warehousing and order fulfillment for consumer brands across e-commerce and traditional retail. Kelsey shares how an acquisition that was supposed to provide immediate cash flow instead left her operating at a loss, going more than two years without paying herself, and investing her family’s savings to keep the business alive. She explains how perseverance, landing several major accounts, and learning to sell authentically helped her grow the company—and why trust and personalized service have become competitive advantages in a crowded logistics market. Plus, Kelsey discusses the difficult transition from working in the business to working on it, including learning to delegate and parting ways with clients who drained the company’s resources. She also explains how NovEx is exploring AI without eliminating human judgment, why the company invests in turning temporary warehouse workers into logistics professionals, and how building a values-driven team is helping prepare the business for its next stage of growth.
2 jun

The PR Playbook Founders Actually Need

In this episode of Your Next Move: Audio Edition, recorded live at the Inc. 5000 Conference, Inc. staff reporter Chloe Aiello sits down with Ronica Cleary, founder and CEO of Cleary Strategies, an award-winning public relations firm specializing in earned media. Cleary breaks down what “earned media” really means—and why credibility, not clicks, remains the most powerful currency for growing companies. Drawing on her background as a former journalist, she explains how brands can position themselves as truly newsworthy, navigate an increasingly complex media landscape, and measure ROI in a space where impact isn’t always easy to quantify. The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping PR workflows and newsrooms, why SEO and generative search are becoming essential growth drivers, and how Cleary has evolved her go-to-market strategy beyond traditional networking. She shares candid insights on scaling a service business, building a strong remote culture, and adapting to the shift from traditional media toward podcasts and digital platforms. Looking ahead, Cleary outlines her vision for growth—doubling revenue while staying laser-focused on delivering high-impact earned media—and reflects on what it takes to remain indispensable in a rapidly changing communications industry.
6 nov

Why 2027 Could Be Huge for Investing | Founder Group Chat

Investors are excited right now. “There is a lot of dry powder,” says Anne Philpott of Churchill Asset Management. “But there's also a large amount of high-quality businesses that will need financing and support to continue to grow.” Philpott is an honoree on Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list — the private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders with a reputation for delivering deep expertise, strategic support, and true partnership to their portfolio companies. She’s joined by fellow honorees Hans Tung of Notable Capital and Jamie Elias of Trivest Partners. All three agree that next year will be a big one for investment. But what about other key issues facing founders and investment partners? On this special edition of Founder Group Chat (really, an Investor Group Chat), Inc. deputy digital editor Graham Winfrey takes founders behind the investment curtain. By the end of the episode, you’ll learn: What it means to be a founder-friendly investor; How AI has changed the investing landscape; The current exit environment; And the outlook for founders seeking investment capital in 2027.
hace 5 días

Jetty Is Here. Inside the Return of Poppi’s Founders | 1 Smart Business Story

Allison and Stephen Ellsworth became CPG royalty after Poppi’s nearly $2 billion sale to PepsiCo. Allison turned herself into a celebrity-founder during the prebiotic soda brand’s meteoric rise. Then, she and Stephen took a year off to golf, travel, and enjoy their riches. Now, the pair is back with a brand-new effort: Jetty. They’ve kept the new brand under wraps, launching it with their own cash and a secretive Instagram account teasing the brand without even sharing what sector it’s in. Now, the cat’s out of the bag — Jetty is a hydration brand. One that’s “just a little better than water,” Allison says. “Water is boring.” On this edition of 1 Smart Business Story, host Leah Carroll goes inside Jetty’s launch with journalist Anna Peele. She’s a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, the author of Enter the Villa: The (Unauthorized) Reality Behind Love Island, and the reporter behind Inc. magazine’s new cover story. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn: The story behind Jetty’s founding (why another drink brand?); Why the Ellsworths decided to self-fund the new brand; And what life is like following a nearly $2 billion exit. Plus, how to break into the “me-economy” on this week’s Action Items.
20 oct

How Cloverleaf Brings Personalized AI Coaching Into Everyday Work

In this episode of Your Next Move: Audio Edition, Inc. staff reporter Ben Sherry sits down with Darren Murriner, founder of AI coaching platform Cloverleaf, ranked No. 917 on the 2026 Inc. 5000. After spending 15 years in the corporate world, Darren launched Cloverleaf to help employees understand how they work best with others by delivering personalized coaching through familiar tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, email, and calendars. Darren explains how observing the dramatically different results produced by small creative teams inspired the company—and why Cloverleaf initially struggled to explain its technology to potential customers. He shares how the arrival of ChatGPT helped the company define its product as an AI coach and how Cloverleaf combines behavioral insights with multiple AI models to offer guidance tailored to individual employees and their workplace relationships. Plus, Darren discusses why successful AI pilots require measurable results, how Cloverleaf encourages adoption without forcing employees to use another workplace platform, and why word of mouth has helped the product spread from small teams throughout entire organizations. He also explains how the company hopes to make personalized coaching—which has traditionally been reserved for senior executives—accessible to frontline workers, new managers, and anyone preparing for a difficult conversation, promotion, or next career move.
hace 1 día

How to Pitch Your Business to Investors | Founder Group Chat

As a founder or entrepreneur, have you ever wanted an investor to whisper a secret into your ear to make a pitch land? Well, we asked three top investors to do exactly that on this edition of Founder Group Chat. Graham Winfrey, Inc.’s deputy digital editor, is back with Hans Tung of Notable Capital, Jamie Elias of Trivest Partners, and Anne Philpott of Churchill Asset Management. On this bite-size episode, you’ll get quick, actionable tips from three of Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors on what makes a pitch successful — and what they see as red flags.
06/12/2021

Amber Venz Box of LTK: Freedom Through Delegation

Christine Lagorio-Chafkin talks with Amber Venz Box--co-founder and president of LTK--about being an introvert, founding a company with her significant other, and the power of delegating.
27/06/2022

Amy Errett of Madison Reed: How to See Around Corners

Amy Errett might be a natural leader, and an expert team-builder–but she wasn’t always a founder. She spent her early career in banking and investment companies, before turning to venture capital. But once she was at the table with startup founders, making decisions on who deserved funding infusions…she realized she wanted to be not in her seat…but rather, the CEO’s seat. She founded Madison Reed in 2013 out of San Francisco as a hair-color subscription brand. She’s grown it–even as the pandemic shut down 12 beauty bars she’d opened across the country–to a company that has raised more than $220 million, in part from Jay-Z’s Marcy Ventures. Now, she has her sights set on opening 20 more stores in 2022, and hiring up to 800 people. Amy spoke to host Christine Lagorio-Chafkin about her rich career and her thoughts on leading growing organizations through big changes–including navigating the unknown, seeing around corners, and helping large teams make dramatic shifts.
1 sep

How to Build a Platform for a Market That Doesn’t Exist Yet

Leah Solivan of TaskRabbit and Joanna Strober of Midi Health discuss funding, infrastructure decisions, and AI opportunities that are rewriting the rules.

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The Big Bets and Hard Lessons of Industry Disruption, with Marc Lore

From a Troubled Acquisition to the Inc. 5000

The PR Playbook Founders Actually Need

Why 2027 Could Be Huge for Investing | Founder Group Chat

Jetty Is Here. Inside the Return of Poppi’s Founders | 1 Smart Business Story

How Cloverleaf Brings Personalized AI Coaching Into Everyday Work

How to Pitch Your Business to Investors | Founder Group Chat

Amber Venz Box of LTK: Freedom Through Delegation

Amy Errett of Madison Reed: How to See Around Corners

How to Build a Platform for a Market That Doesn’t Exist Yet

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