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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 -
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 -
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.Inc. - 1d -
Amy Lau, Interior Designer and a Founder of Design Miami, Dies at 56
Known for her expertise on midcentury modernism and love of Southwestern colors, she also helped create an annual event showcasing the work of other designers.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Noh wins Founders Cup by 4 for first LPGA victory
Yealimi Noh shot a bogey-free, 3-under 68 in the final round to earn her first LPGA Tour victory in the Founders Cup.ESPN - Feb. 9 -
Yealimi Noh gets first LPGA win by four shots at Founders Cup
Yealimi Noh turned a one-shot deficit into a three-shot lead over Jin Young Ko in the span of two holes on the back nine on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
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 -
Nintendo Could Have Been Bought By This Unexpected Company, Activision Founder Says
According to Activision founder Bobby Kotick, Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger was at one point in time interested in buying Nintendo, or at least interested in exploring the idea of buying ...GameSpot - Feb. 11 -
This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.Inc. - 22h -
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 -
Jin Young Ko shoots 63 to take lead in bid for 4th Founders Cup victory
Three-time champion Jin Young Ko birdied six of her last nine holes Friday for an 8-under 63 and a two-stroke lead over four players in the LPGA Tour's Founders Cup.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
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 -
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Sotomayor: 'Our founders were hell-bent on ensuring that we didn't have a monarchy'
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed faith that court rulings will be respected during a Tuesday fireside chat, comments that come as President Trump and his allies have stepped up their ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
As retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face obstacles to staying on shelves
Retailers like Walmart and Target recently scaled back similar efforts focused on finding and funding more brands founded by people of color.NBC News - 6d -
"54 Thrones" founder Christina Funke Tegbe on breaking barriers with her skincare brand
For Black History Month, the "Changing the Game" series highlights the story of Christina Funke Tegbe, founder of the skincare brand "54 Thrones." Launched in 2016, the brand celebrates Nigerian ...CBS News - 6d -
As Target and other retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face tougher battle to get and stay on shelves
Some retailers have walked back supplier programs intended to address the additional hurdles that Black and minority founders face, including funding.CNBC - 6d -
How Baked by Melissa’s Founder Turned a Viral Salad Recipe Into A New Revenue Stream
TikTok fame transformed Melissa Ben-Ishay’s mini cupcake business.Inc. - 3d -
Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down
Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.Wired - 9h -
Galentine’s Day, Pet Gifts, and Acknowledging Failure: How Founder and CEO Jim McCann Is Navigating Valentine’s Day at 1-800-Flowers.com
As his company gears up for its own “Super Bowl,” McCann shares his insights on running his company through good times, tech glitches, and failures.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
Calm founder used money he saved to buy a house to help start the app—now it’s valued at $2 billion: ‘My parents thought it was the silliest idea’
When the price of the domain, Calm.com, was $1.2 million, Calm co-founders negotiated a lower price. And one founder used his deposit on a home to pay for it.CNBC - 3d
