The AR experience Instagram never shipped

And what it reveals about the importance of diversity in design.

There’s a design talent shortage–here’s how to capitalize on it

Companies are grappling with how to find great design talent. For young designers, it’s a major opportunity.

Levi CEO Chip Bergh wants you to give your employees time to vote

CEOs have a “moral obligation” to take a stand on political and social issues, Bergh said at the Fast Company Innovation Festival.

How WeWork scaled internationally before it had a U.S. stronghold

Long before WeWork had brand recognition, it made the decision to grow globally.

Why the difference between data privacy and data protection matters

How we talk about data privacy and protection is going to inform the future of our personal information.

Jennifer Garner, baby food entrepreneur, on mixing activism and business

Onstage at the Fast Company Innovation Festival, the cofounders of Once Upon a Farm discussed their ambitious plan to scale fast and remain mission-driven.

Alexa will soon order you around at home–politely, of course

These are the things you’re getting wrong in your hiring process

Bonobos’s director of talent acquisition and The Muse’s VP of people and talent share why its crucial for companies to pay closer attention to their hiring experience from start to finish.

Three women CEOs break down mentorship, allies, and overcoming bias

Building a network may be more valuable than any one mentor.

A visit to BuzzFeed with the people behind its pivot to video

Diane von Furstenberg: I was an icon—now, I’m the oracle

At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, von Furstenberg and Bumble’s CEO talked about female leadership, and why being “kind” isn’t always nice.

What the business world could learn from ballet

“No one is interested in watching safety,” says American Ballet Theater artistic director Kevin McKenzie. “What’s interesting . . . is sex and death.”

One CEO’s $40 million ethical decision

Two top CEOs, Delta’s Ed Bastian and Spanx founder Sara Blakely, discuss the challenges of aligning their values with their leadership in uncertain times.

Inside the Assemblage, where coworking means wellness and Ayurvedic elixirs

Nike showcases its mobile vision for the future of retail

Nameless Network, RYOT, and WP Narrative and the future of digital entertainment

Working with and around Facebook, Google, and Twitter’s algorithms to win in digital entertainment.

March For Our Lives’ David Hogg: Give the kids a chance to fix things

“People doubt us so much just because of our age.”

Think twice before pitching VC Arlan Hamilton your cannabis company

The diversity-focused venture capitalist offers a blunt assessment of problems her funds are trying to address.

The best companies are communities, say Brandless and Lippincott

Brandless and Lippincott CEOs describe how to make a company into a platform for customer experiences.