In this issue

Do-Gooders Actress Kristen Bell and her partners behind the company This Saves Lives are out to save the world. Plus, they answer your questions on social entrepreneurship. by AMY WILKINSON.

How to Sell Anything: It’s Magic! Advertising guru Rory Sutherland reveals the counterintuitive secret that fuels global brands.

“Black Women Find a Way” African American women entrepreneurs face more rejection from investors and banks than any other. Here’s how they overcome it. by MONIQUE GREENWOOD.

The (Re)making Of Minted

Mariam Naficy had a vision for her company, Minted, the artists’ platform and marketplace. But the business took on a life of its own—teaching her that entrepreneurship, like design, requires a lot of iteration.

6 mins

6 Ways To Find Your Perfect Work-Life Balance

Unplugging from your business can feel like an impossible task. We asked six entrepreneurs: How do you create space and time away from work?

2 mins

Finding Profit In Waste

For centuries, innovative companies have found ways to repurpose other companies’ junk. Now blockchain enthusiasts say this process can become a lot more efficient—and open a new world of opportunity for entrepreneurs.

5 mins

A Learning Process

Neha Gupta built her fast-growing college-application business, College Shortcuts, one step at a time. But she always led with her heart.

3 mins

A Company With Soaring Sales and Global Impact

What do four actors know about ending child hunger? Back in 2013, when they started their mission-driven company, This Saves Lives, not much. But today, thanks to an entrepreneurial can-do mindset, Ryan Devlin, Ravi Patel, Kristen Bell, and Todd Grinnell (from left) are leading a company with soaring sales—and global impact.

9 mins

Right Time/ Wrong Time

In business, timing is everything. But there’s no secret handbook that tells entrepreneurs exactly when to make big moves or decisions. (Too bad!) Instead, learn from those who’ve been there: Eight entrepreneurs dish about the best-timed decisions they’ve ever made, the worst-timed, and how to tell the difference.

9 mins

The Secret To Sales: Magical Thinking?

We’re told that business is rational and logical. But what if that’s wrong? Advertising executive Rory Sutherland, vice chairman of Ogilvy Group, argues that real success comes from defying everyone else’s logic.

9 mins

Black Women Find A Way

When African American female founders are turned down by investors and banks (which is almost always), what do they do? They find incredibly innovative ways to use their skills and resilience to fund their businesses. Here's what they know.

9 mins

Former NBA Star AI Harrington Has A New Role: Cannabis Champ

Will major sports leagues ever embrace cannabis? Former NBA star Al Harrington believes so— and he’s actively making the case (and the plants).

3 mins

From Football Star To Franchisee

After retiring from the NFL, Jason Avant set out to build a new career in franchising that would bring him (and his customers) plenty of joy.

3 mins

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