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Why you should bike to work (Hint: It’s not about exercise)

Commuters are sick of sitting in traffic, standing in crowded subway cars, and dealing with busses that are perpetually late. Now many of them they’re biking to work instead. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of commuters who bike to work has increased by 60 percent over the past decade—from 488,000 in 2000 […]
What office supplies are on your ‘back-to-school’ list?

No matter how old I get, September will always remind me of shopping for school supplies. Who doesn’t love the fresh start that comes with crisp notebooks and sharp pencils? Though back-to-school sales are typically geared toward students, there’s nothing that says adults can’t do a little fall office supply shopping of their own. So […]
Jambo: The Social Networking App for Travelers Laura Stembridge
Jambo: The social networking app for travelers

Jambo App Last year, Laura Stembridge left a lucrative consulting job to become a world traveler, trekking through Southeast Asia mostly on her own. The London-based WeWork Moorgate member recalls feeling lonely at times, wishing that she had a way to meet new people along the way. Find People To Travel With It was during […]
From frustration to innovation: Five important lessons for new startups

When I think about innovation, there is always one Steve Jobs quote that sticks out in my mind: “Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you.” People who view the world this way are more likely to become entrepreneurs. But the thing you have to […]
At London’s Hired, matching the right person to the job

Sophie Adelman always envisioned herself building a business from scratch, with a supportive team who was driven by their belief in the company’s mission. What she didn’t foresee was that this dream would come true at a tech startup. Adelman was always familiar with the startup scene, having attended business school at Stanford. But her […]
Finding time to relax: Seven startup founders share their secrets

For many startup founders, the idea of much-needed R&R seems like an obscure concept. But rest, relaxation and fun are integral to avoiding burnout and keeping you, your team, and your business in tip-top shape. So whether you’re reading this on your phone over a triple shot espresso between meetings or after a breathtaking mountain […]
How to launch your own luxury brand

Entrepreneurs in the high-end travel and fashion industries share advice on developing a business
Five rules for making your startup a cool place to work

The pace of daily life, especially in the workplace, is faster than ever. Companies across the board, especially startups, are taking a fresh approach to the way they manage productivity. And the buttoned up, 40-hour workweek is quickly giving way to flex hours, remote offices, and casual, tech-friendly environments. Conventional policies and procedures have become […]
The Essentials: What a Founder Tucks In Her Designer Bag
The essentials: What a founder tucks inside her designer bag

Karen Moon’s career trajectory sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie script. Moon embarked on a career in fashion design before she realized she wanted to “try something different” during her time at Otis College of Art and Design. She enrolled at UCLA and pursued her interested in technology and investment banking. From there, […]
Riposte Magazine: Smart Reads for Smart Women
‘Riposte’ magazine: smart reads for smart women

Sometimes it takes a new spin on things to make us realize what we’ve been missing all along. Riposte is the only title on the shelves that calls itself “a smart magazine for women.” Danielle Pender, its editor-in-chief, started the beautifully designed London-based magazine because she had noticed that she couldn’t find what she wanted […]