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Having a solid work crew plays a big role in your workplace happiness. It’s not just enjoying lunch together or having someone to go for coffee with—having a good support network actually makes us more productive, particularly in startup land. While we’re often warned of the dangers of blurring the personal with the professional, in […]

How this tough mom changed the lives of kids with Crohn’s Disease

Four years ago, Cindy Frei’s son Caleb was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The solution, a very restrictive diet, wasn’t ideal for an active kid. “This takes all food out of his diet that would increase inflammation: gluten, grains, sugar, and all preservatives,” says Frei. “Basically everything a kid […]

At Quaker City, a cup of coffee can change lives

Bob Logue and Christian Dennis grew up in the same neighborhood in Philadelphia. That’s where their paths diverged. “I was lucky enough to be sent to good schools and college,” says Logue. “Christian ended up selling drugs on the corners.” When they met years later, they realized they wanted to work together. They founded Quaker […]

Mercaris founder Kellee James learns to love the startup life

Entrepreneur Kellee James never really pictured herself in the startup world. “I actually used to ride horses professionally, but then I got injured in a riding accident and had to figure out what else to do with my life,” says the resident of Washington, D.C. Then she started working in agricultural markets, and realized that […]