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Ryan Norbauer designs and builds what might be the most exquisite keyboards on the planet. He is a self-described nerd but in the best possible way in terms of his passion for aesthetics, function and attention to detail.Would it surprise you to know that there's a large global keyboard community, where other fanatical folks gather to press the flesh and the keys of their favorite creators? How does Norbauer view this spirited subculture? Ryan writes:"Through the sense of touch, key...

About Batch & CEO Mike PetrakisMike has never had a "real" job-- he's great at starting companies from scratch and growing them into profitable businesses and brands. Now at the helm of Batch, it's about experiences not things. From bach parties to birthdays to just simply having a good time, Batch provides a way to effortlessly discover and book the best things to do in the most popular destinations. Not only does the platform take celebrations to the next level with 3,000+ experiences f...

In 2016, Co-Founders Danny Winer and Cole Mecray launched the groundbreaking hybrid cookware brand – combining stainless steel and non-stick in a way that no other cookware brand had done before. The scrappy duo completely self-funded the company by emptying their savings accounts, draining their 401Ks and maxing-out credit cards, and they originally packaged orders by hand and made deliveries in their personal vehicles. Everyone told them that a DTC model “would never work,” but Danny and Co...

For more than 100 years, Eddie Bauer has been outfitting people for adventures big and small - first through the small curated sports shop in downtown Seattle and eventually through the brand’s 268 stores across the US and their strong e-commerce platform. As CEO Tim Bantle is reaching the nearly two-year mark at Eddie Bauer, he has played a key role in leading the charge with unveiling a global rebrand under a new brand evolution strategy, aiming to shift the foundational narrative of t...

In 1995, Angie Hicks spent all of her time going door-to-door in Columbus, Ohio, trying to sign people up for a new home services referral business.Today, Angie's List, now rebranded to Angi™, is a household name, referring millions of members to plumbers, painters, and more. Want to read the feature articles I write for my Inc. Magazine byline?https://www.inc.com/author/bryan-elliottConnect with me personally on social media:Instagram: http://instagram.com/1goodbrainTwitter: https://twitter....

Chris Gallant is the CEO of Emma Chamberlain’s beloved Gen Z coffee brand, Chamberlain Coffee. Chris was able to land retail presence in over 9,000 stores in just one year and achieve monumental growth (with sales almost doubling over the last two calendar years). Chris is a highly experienced leader in his field with more than 15 years of knowledge launching, growing, and leading premium F&B and consumer brands, including Red Bull and Heineken. As the CEO of Chamberlain Coffee, Chri...