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How a Moderna scientist and her team pivoted to make a COVID-19 vaccine

“We had all the pieces in place,” she says.

Fast Company Magazine

This cybersecurity founder acknowledges the vulnerability in us all

“Everyone falls for a phishing attack at some point,” says Elevate Security president Masha Sedova. Here’s how she and her team fortify what they call the “human attack surface.”

Fast Company Magazine

How an alarmed U.S. historian became a Substack superstar

To help cope with an overwhelming feeling that “American democracy truly is on the ropes,” she started publishing daily essays—and she’s not stopping anytime soon.

Fast Company Magazine

This portable, affordable new MRI machine is already saving lives around the world

“The sickest patients, in the ICU, can’t be wheeled anywhere,” says entrepreneur Jonathan Rothberg. He decided to build one that could come to them.

Fast Company Magazine

Biobot Analytics knows if you have COVID-19 before you do—from your poop

The biotech startup pivoted from opioids to COVID-19, and now it’s one of ‘Fast Company’s’ Most Innovative Companies of 2021.

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How TB Alliance’s Mel Spigelman created a promising new anti-tuberculosis drug

For demonstrating how a nonprofit can develop drugs as well as Big Pharma can, Mel Spigelman is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020

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This dairy farmer figured out how to power your BMW with cow manure

For devising a way to convert methane from cows into electric power, Albert Straus is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020

Fast Company Magazine

How University of Vermont’s Stacey Sigmon is using technology to fight opioid addiction

For devising new and effective ways to wean patients off opioids, Stacey Sigmon is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020

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How Erica Esrick and David A. Williams are using gene therapy to fight sickle cell disease

For developing a successful way to reengineer patients’ blood stem cells, Erica Esrick and David A. Williams are among Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020

Fast Company Magazine

Meet the woman who’s making your can of tuna safer for everyone

For making Chicken of the Sea parent Thai Union a more humane and sustainable company, environmental engineer Darian McBain is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020.

Fast Company Magazine

Gene-editing patents have increased tenfold in just four years. Here’s what the technology could cure

CRISPR gene-editing trials have taken off—and may hold the key to medical breakthroughs.

Most Innovative Companies

This company created the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for postpartum depression

Sage Therapeutics is taking a different approach to mood disorders, starting with one that affects more than 400,000 new mothers.

Most Innovative Companies

This new treatment helps 90% of cystic fibrosis patients breathe better

Vertex’s Trikafta was the second-fastest FDA approval in history, and could help some 27,000 patients.

Most Innovative Companies

This revolutionary vaccine could eradicate the deadly Ebola virus

Merck’s Ervebo reduces fatalities by at least 88% in people exposed to the virus.

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How one Italian scientist spent 10 years establishing an oasis on Mars

For discovering an underground lake on Mars, Italian scientist Roberto Orosei is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2019.

Fast Company Magazine

Here’s how Mayor Jeff Lehman got a struggling Rust Belt city to thrive

For stimulating the local economy and getting constituents housed and healthy, Mayor Jeff Lehman is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business.

Fast Company Magazine

This former pharmaceutical exec figured out a brand-new way to finance treatments for global diseases. And he’s already doing it

For finding an innovative way to finance the approval process for treatments for river blindness and other “neglected diseases,” Medicines Development for Global Health founder and managing director Mark Sullivan is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People of 2019.

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Meet the three women giving brands like HBO and Etsy a tactile appeal

For their crafty stop-motion and 2-D commercials, Mighty Oak’s three partners are among Fast Company’s Most Creative People of 2019.

Fast Company Magazine

This pharma exec is using AI differently–and spotting effective treatments others miss

For building a pharma company that uses AI plus tiny snapshots to find treatments that humans would miss, Chris Gibson is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business.

Fast Company Magazine

Modern Fertility’s $159 at-home test is revolutionizing fertility medicine

Their finger-prick technology makes fertility testing quick, cheap, and (almost) painless.

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Can food tech invent a ‘better’ bagel?

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In places where water is hard to access, these panels can grab it from thin air

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Google Maps can now show you the most fuel-efficient route

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Donald Trump got knocked off the Forbes 400 list, but you might not like the reason why

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Where’s My Refund? IRS seeks upgrade to dreaded online tool, but don’t hold your breath

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Tesla racism lawsuit: Why the verdict is a big deal in the fight against forced arbitration

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Adam Bluestein

How a Moderna scientist and her team pivoted to make a COVID-19 vaccine

“We had all the pieces in place,” she says.

This cybersecurity founder acknowledges the vulnerability in us all

“Everyone falls for a phishing attack at some point,” says Elevate Security president Masha Sedova. Here’s how she and her team fortify what they call the “human attack surface.”

How an alarmed U.S. historian became a Substack superstar

To help cope with an overwhelming feeling that “American democracy truly is on the ropes,” she started publishing daily essays—and she’s not stopping anytime soon.

This portable, affordable new MRI machine is already saving lives around the world

“The sickest patients, in the ICU, can’t be wheeled anywhere,” says entrepreneur Jonathan Rothberg. He decided to build one that could come to them.

Biobot Analytics knows if you have COVID-19 before you do—from your poop

The biotech startup pivoted from opioids to COVID-19, and now it’s one of ‘Fast Company’s’ Most Innovative Companies of 2021.

How TB Alliance’s Mel Spigelman created a promising new anti-tuberculosis drug

For demonstrating how a nonprofit can develop drugs as well as Big Pharma can, Mel Spigelman is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020

This dairy farmer figured out how to power your BMW with cow manure

For devising a way to convert methane from cows into electric power, Albert Straus is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020

How University of Vermont’s Stacey Sigmon is using technology to fight opioid addiction

For devising new and effective ways to wean patients off opioids, Stacey Sigmon is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020

How Erica Esrick and David A. Williams are using gene therapy to fight sickle cell disease

For developing a successful way to reengineer patients’ blood stem cells, Erica Esrick and David A. Williams are among Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020

Meet the woman who’s making your can of tuna safer for everyone

For making Chicken of the Sea parent Thai Union a more humane and sustainable company, environmental engineer Darian McBain is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2020.

Gene-editing patents have increased tenfold in just four years. Here’s what the technology could cure

CRISPR gene-editing trials have taken off—and may hold the key to medical breakthroughs.

This company created the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for postpartum depression

Sage Therapeutics is taking a different approach to mood disorders, starting with one that affects more than 400,000 new mothers.

This new treatment helps 90% of cystic fibrosis patients breathe better

Vertex’s Trikafta was the second-fastest FDA approval in history, and could help some 27,000 patients.

This revolutionary vaccine could eradicate the deadly Ebola virus

Merck’s Ervebo reduces fatalities by at least 88% in people exposed to the virus.

How one Italian scientist spent 10 years establishing an oasis on Mars

For discovering an underground lake on Mars, Italian scientist Roberto Orosei is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for 2019.

Here’s how Mayor Jeff Lehman got a struggling Rust Belt city to thrive

For stimulating the local economy and getting constituents housed and healthy, Mayor Jeff Lehman is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business.

This former pharmaceutical exec figured out a brand-new way to finance treatments for global diseases. And he’s already doing it

For finding an innovative way to finance the approval process for treatments for river blindness and other “neglected diseases,” Medicines Development for Global Health founder and managing director Mark Sullivan is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People of 2019.

Meet the three women giving brands like HBO and Etsy a tactile appeal

For their crafty stop-motion and 2-D commercials, Mighty Oak’s three partners are among Fast Company’s Most Creative People of 2019.

This pharma exec is using AI differently–and spotting effective treatments others miss

For building a pharma company that uses AI plus tiny snapshots to find treatments that humans would miss, Chris Gibson is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business.

Modern Fertility’s $159 at-home test is revolutionizing fertility medicine

Their finger-prick technology makes fertility testing quick, cheap, and (almost) painless.

Impact

Can food tech invent a ‘better’ bagel?

In places where water is hard to access, these panels can grab it from thin air

Google Maps can now show you the most fuel-efficient route

News

Donald Trump got knocked off the Forbes 400 list, but you might not like the reason why

Where’s My Refund? IRS seeks upgrade to dreaded online tool, but don’t hold your breath

Tesla racism lawsuit: Why the verdict is a big deal in the fight against forced arbitration

Co.Design

Open offices failed. These are 6 essentials to make sure the next office doesn’t

Forget old men on horseback. This is what the monuments of the future will look like

CGI influencers are here. Who’s profiting from them should give you pause

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How to create a video cover story on LinkedIn to help land your next job

How to realize the benefits of inclusive leadership