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Report: Etsy isn’t feeling much pain from Amazon’s artisanal ambitions

Etsy’s still a young white man’s (and woman’s) world

Here’s Why That Story About A Fake Male Cofounder Went Insanely Viral

The tale of “Keith Mann” resonated with so many readers because so many could relate to it.

These Women Entrepreneurs Created A Fake Male Cofounder To Dodge Startup Sexism

Penelope Gazin and Kate Dwyer faced a lot of sexism and condescension when they launched their e-commerce marketplace for weird art–that is until they introduced an imaginary cofounder named Keith.

13 Ways To Make Side Money Off Of One Idea

You might not have dreams of running a merch empire. But these versatile platforms make it easy to launch a product line that steadily pads your pockets.

5 Internet Companies That Could Be Acquired In The Next 12 Months

2017 has been rife with interesting M&A activity so far, but it’s only half over. These companies could be next.

Will Etsy Keep Its Commitment To Social Good After Its Management Shakeup?

After the CEO was replaced due to poor financial performance, will the crafts marketplace new leader adhere to its earlier mission–or focus entirely on profit?

Etsy Studio Is Ready To Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Real Business

Etsy’s ambitious new marketplace aims to make it easier for everyone to start creating, and selling, their wares.

Getting Turned Down By Google Helped Me Get Hired At Etsy

A product manager explains how trying to oversell his technical chops to Google helped him switch gears while interviewing at Etsy.

Handmade Desks, “Breathing Rooms,” And Gross Happiness: Take A Look Inside Etsy HQ

In the wake of IPO news, take a look inside the Etsy HQ, where happiness is measured and learning is encouraged.

Etsy, Netflix, Vimeo, And Others Lend Their Brand Voices And Spinning Wheels To Net Neutrality Awareness

Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson On Having A System–Any System

Etsy’s CEO On Bringing Out The Human Element In Commerce

The Secrets To Creating Fanatically Loyal Customers

Kat O’Sullivan started selling sweaters so she could follow the Grateful Dead, now the Etsy crafter has devoted fan base that buys everything she creates within minutes. Here’s how she sells more than just a product.

Born From A Tweet, Etsy’s New Entrepreneurship Program Could Be Coming To A City Near You

Today at our Innovation Uncensored conference, Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson will announce plans to expand craft-selling classes for low-income people into three more cities. The goal is to host the pilot classes in 10 cities by the end of the year and to create an open-source curriculum.

Wear Your Favorite Literary Classics With These Book Brooches

Sidecar’s New Ridesharing Model: Pick Your Own Driver And Price

In the business of revolutionizing the act of hailing a taxi, there’s room for different ideas –especially if it gives riders more freedom than competitors like Uber and Lyft.

How Etsy’s Creative Director Uses Intricate To-Do Lists To Free Up Big-Idea Brain Space

Etsy’s Randy Hunt uses insanely thorough lists to remind himself to do everything from taking out the garbage, to meeting Noam Chomsky–all in the interest of unlocking creative ideas. Here’s how you can steal his approach.

Why Your Boss Cares If You’re Happy

Companies from Google to Bank of America are investing in ways to measure how happy their employees are–and how to make them happier. But does that mean work is getting better, or are we just being tricked into working more?