Stephanie Mehta

My startup has the chance to hire a heavy hitter. Should I scrape together the cash?

Maynard Webb’s advice: Make sure you get what you pay for.

My startup has the chance to hire a heavy hitter. Should I scrape together the cash?

Calling all entrepreneurs: It’s time to build an innovation engine for the virtual era

If remote work and learning is here to stay, schools and companies will need to rethink the system that leads to great innovations, a growth CEO says.

Calling all entrepreneurs: It’s time to build an innovation engine for the virtual era

‘Never just about white women’: A new Makers film explores modern feminism

Interviews with activists, actors, lawmakers, and other leading female voices highlight the role of intersectionality in the American women’s movement.

‘Never just about white women’: A new Makers film explores modern feminism

An investor is bristling at my company’s inclusion efforts. Should I listen?

Maynard Webb advises a founder to listen politely to a returns-focused backer, but also to remember who’s CEO.

An investor is bristling at my company’s inclusion efforts. Should I listen?

Bean counters, miners, and autoworkers top new list of jobs most likely to be displaced

A new jobs report from the World Economic Forum shows the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes to the labor market.

Bean counters, miners, and autoworkers top new list of jobs most likely to be displaced

I’m a Black woman in fintech. My industry has to overcome its racism to survive

New finance players have a chance to be more inclusive—if they don’t fall into the patterns of their predecessors, says one online banking executive.

I’m a Black woman in fintech. My industry has to overcome its racism to survive

An overwhelmed founder ponders whether to hand over the reins

Replacing yourself as CEO may or may not be the solution, says Maynard Webb. First ask yourself: What is “soul food” for you?

An overwhelmed founder ponders whether to hand over the reins

Fast Company Magazine

‘Fast Company’ is 25 years old, and we’re still asking: Can business be better?

As ‘Fast Company’ celebrates its silver anniversary, an editor looks back—and contemplates the years ahead.

‘Fast Company’ is 25 years old, and we’re still asking: Can business be better?

Fast Company Magazine

The New New Rules of Business: Fast Company’s Advice for the Next 25 Years

Fast Company launched 25 years with bold new rules for facing unprecedented times. Now, with the help of the Fast Company Impact Council, we’ve rewritten them to address the challenges ahead.

The New New Rules of Business: Fast Company’s Advice for the Next 25 Years

Fast Company Magazine

Fast Company Impact Council: 2020 Members

These forward-thinking business leaders have lent their knowledge and expertise to Fast Company throughout the year.

Fast Company Impact Council: 2020 Members

20 ‘guiding principles’ to ensure a diverse and equitable corporate culture

Corporate diversity pioneer Bernard Kinsey offers his time-tested tips for creating inclusive workplaces.

20 ‘guiding principles’ to ensure a diverse and equitable corporate culture

A pioneer of corporate diversity remains unimpressed

Bernard Kinsey helped make Xerox a more inclusive place in the 1970s and 1980s. He sees the same problems plaguing society and companies today.

A pioneer of corporate diversity remains unimpressed

Dear Founder: Don’t be a Logan Roy—plan your succession

Maynard Webb says entrepreneurs should avoid the path of the fictional “Succession” CEO and put a leadership plan in place.

Dear Founder: Don’t be a Logan Roy—plan your succession

Why Intel’s CEO attends a monthly diversity committee meeting

CEO Bob Swan and Barbara Whye, chief diversity and inclusion officer, explain their holistic approach to social impact.

Why Intel’s CEO attends a monthly diversity committee meeting

I’m ready to serve on a corporate board. How do I get picked?

Board seats are rare and coveted, says Maynard Webb. Aspiring members need to cultivate the right relationships now.

I’m ready to serve on a corporate board. How do I get picked?

Corporate diversity is shrouded in secrecy. It doesn’t have to be

A new index and coalition that shines a spotlight on inclusion is key to lasting change, says Intel’s chief diversity and inclusion officer.

Corporate diversity is shrouded in secrecy. It doesn’t have to be

Malala Yousafzai, Eric Schmidt, Pramila Jayapal, Mark Mason join Innovation Festival

Leaders from politics, business, and social good join the first-ever virtual ‘Fast Company’ gathering.

Malala Yousafzai, Eric Schmidt, Pramila Jayapal, Mark Mason join Innovation Festival

Kind Snacks founder: Success in a tough economy requires balance, not brawn

“Shark Tank” judge and successful founder Daniel Lubetzky reflects on what makes founders great in troubled times

Kind Snacks founder: Success in a tough economy requires balance, not brawn

“Salary is a necessary evil,” and other thoughts on startup pay

In his weekly column, Maynard Webb says startups should offer decent salaries, but the real payoff should come from variable compensation.

“Salary is a necessary evil,” and other thoughts on startup pay

Fidelity executive: Young investors are engaged, but women remain risk-averse

Kathleen Murphy, president of personal investing at Fidelity Investments, describes her efforts to bring more young women into the fold.

Fidelity executive: Young investors are engaged, but women remain risk-averse

Impact

Harley-Davidson is making electric bikes now

Stripe now lets businesses put money directly into carbon removal

These mushroom balls turn your yard into a climate-change-fighting machine

News

Jack Dorsey takes leaf out of Zuckerberg’s book, says Twitter has no influence on elections

What are your chances of catching COVID-19? New insight from a famous formula meant to predict alien life

Yes, the stock market is tanking, but read this before you panic

Co.Design

Timber is having a moment. Should it?

What is the best political branding of all time? Experts weigh in

This incredible Google experiment lets you time travel to your hometown 200 years ago

Work Life

My startup has the chance to hire a heavy hitter. Should I scrape together the cash?

5 ways to land a promotion (besides showing you’re a hard worker)

How to identify your ‘black sheep values’