Stephanie Mehta

10 predictions about the future of food from a dining disruptor

The founder of Farmer’s Fridge writes that safety and social distancing are “in.” Open kitchens and self-service are “out.”

Advice on a good problem to have: How to hire in an economic downturn

In his weekly advice column, Maynard Webb says now is a great time to be ambitious.

Mark Zuckerberg is on the wrong side of history

A fellow tech executive supplies a devastating rebuttal to Facebook friends who have drunk the Kool-Aid.

A founder grapples with the psychological fallout of a looming recession

In his weekly column, Maynard Webb advises a struggling founder to tap the scrappy qualities that led to the company’s early success.

This ‘smart oven’ company raised $20 million to help people cook at home

We need brands to behave like activists

Protests have once again sought to address racial discrimination and criminalization of black citizens. Companies can’t be content to offer reassurance or feel-good messages, writes a leading cultural strategist.

The marriage of biology and silicon is poised to unleash (literal) life-changing innovations

Computing has already transformed labs. Now it is biology’s turn to reinvent tech and every other industry, a top McKinsey researcher writes.

This is how advertisers and publishers survive the pandemic—together

Marketers don’t need to shy away from news sites covering the biggest story of our time, an ad verification CEO says. They just need to understand consumers and publishers. Technology can help.

It is a time for us—all of us—to reboot the workplace

In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, ‘Leading Without Authority,’ Keith Ferrazzi explains how “co-elevation” can turn coworkers into teammates with a shared mission.

A founder gets real: ‘I don’t think my startup is going to make it.’

In his weekly advice column, Maynard Webb advises an entrepreneur to know when to let go and to remember the team.

Bosses, now is the time to show employees your company’s values

In a crisis, employees expect leaders to do more than recite their core beliefs; they have to act on them, says Workday’s chief people officer.

What’s the best advice for fundraising in the coronavirus era?

In his weekly column, Maynard Webb advises founders to take comfort in running a solid business…and to lower their expectations.

Kind Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky: My number-one lesson from ‘Shark Tank’

On the day of the season 11 finale, the snack executive and guest judge reflects on the qualities that make for a great entrepreneur.

What it means for businesses to ‘build back better’ after COVID-19

The health and economic crisis has prompted pro-employee changes at some companies. Business school professor Sarah Kaplan argues they should keep them and do even more.

Our Dear Founder columnist’s advice to entrepreneurs facing the pandemic

Maynard Webb counsels leaders to take a page from Salesforce founder Marc Benioff and overcommunicate.

Quarantine culture report: Louis Armstrong is trending. Billie Eilish is not

A new study from recommender engine TasteDive shows that classics are trending with art lovers sheltering in place.

Webinar: Building your brand from home with Flighthouse CEO Jacob Pace

Advice to an executive starting a new chapter: Amaze yourself

In his weekly column, Maynard Webb encourages a former corporate leader to try a few opportunities before committing to working for a nonprofit.

Webinar: Don’t let the downturn stop you from making a financial plan