The Celebrity Co-Founder Slowdown, and More Trends From Inc.’s 2025 Female Founder List
On the most recent episode of ‘From the Ground Up,’ Inc. staffers chat about patterns they saw in this year’s list.
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Irv Gotti, Def Jam hip-hop exec and Murder Inc. co-founder, dies at 54
Gotti came to prominence as an A&R rep at Def Jam, where he helped sign and cultivate era-defining acts like Jay-Z , DMX and Ja Rule.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Ready at Dawn co-founder says Ubisoft demanded their game’s protagonist be male
A game being developed by Ready at Dawn for Ubisoft was met with odd demands about the protagonist, according to the studio's co-founder.VentureBeat - Feb. 10 -
The impressive property portfolio of the late hip-hop legend and Murder Inc. Records founder Irv Gotti
Music producer Irv Gotti died after a stroke Feb. 5. His clients included Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX, and JAY Z.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025: Answers to 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Apply by Friday, March 7 for a chance to share your one-of-a-kind workplace culture with a national audience.Inc. - 6d -
These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
Banana fibers, recycling, and biodegradable collagen are just a few of the materials replacing plastic.Inc. - 21h -
The Founder’s Leap Relies on 2 Things
Given the time and money involved with startups, nail down your “why” and know yourself.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Super Bowl commercials 2025: Matthew McConaughey, Post Malone among long list of celebrities in teasers
Companies have brought in some of the biggest names in entertainment for their Super Bowl LIX adsCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Documentary shorts nominees home in on gun violence, celebrate female musicians
This year's nominees examine the aftermaths of gun violence and two female musicians — one a trailblazer and the other just getting started.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12 -
Rooney Rule founders point to diversity needs
They point to a paucity of black offensive coordinators, the pool often tapped for new head coaches.ESPN - Feb. 8
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