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Steph Curry’s dream C-suite of NBA players

After his most recent investment in Palm, the NBA star sits down with us to build a dream company with dream executives all from the NBA.

Steph Curry’s dream C-suite of NBA players

Ike Barinholtz discusses the power of political satire

In his latest film The Oath, the former Mindy Project and Mad TV star both directs and writes a political satire inspired by the Trump era. Barinholtz also stars alongside Tiffany Haddish in the movie, which is now playing nationwide.

Ike Barinholtz discusses the power of political satire

Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and the celebrity effect in politics

Celebrities, athletes, and companies are in a unique position to speak out to their (hundreds of) millions of supporters on politics and other issues, even if their fans might not agree with what they have to say. Should they? And what might happen if a lot more start doing so?

Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and the celebrity effect in politics

“Drag Race” stars dish on the best and worst of the business

In the last decade, drag has evolved into a mainstream phenomenon. “Drag Race” stars Trixie Mattel, Aja, Miss Vanjie, Peppermint, and BeBe Zahara Benet share their own experiences as businesswomen, and what brands should do to effectively work with the drag community.

“Drag Race” stars dish on the best and worst of the business

Yankee Stadium is packed to the brim with speakers, but have you ever noticed them?

With roughly 500 custom-made JBL speakers, Yankee Stadium has incredible sound capabilities. Mark Wilson made his way up to the Bronx to listen firsthand and enjoy a ball game.

Yankee Stadium is packed to the brim with speakers, but have you ever noticed them?

What Amazon’s $15 minimum wage means for business

The company’s CEO, Jeff Bezos, announced this week that it would pay all of its U.S. employees $15 an hour starting November 1, and has called on other large employers to do the same.

What Amazon’s $15 minimum wage means for business

This Brooklyn Bar Offers A Taste Of Retirement For Millennials Who Never Will

The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club feels just like a sunny retirement community in Florida . . . but it’s in Brooklyn

This Brooklyn Bar Offers A Taste Of Retirement For Millennials Who Never Will

Neil deGrasse Tyson on how war impacts the aerospace industry

The famed astrophysicist and author of Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military stopped by Fast Company HQ to discuss how the military impacts space technology, the Trump administration’s Space Force, and the future of the aerospace industry.

Neil deGrasse Tyson on how war impacts the aerospace industry

Over its 20 years, Google has revolutionized the world

The tech giant celebrated its 20th birthday this month, and it’s hard to imagine life now without all of its many products and services.

Over its 20 years, Google has revolutionized the world

This is the most customized hair product you have ever seen

Function Of Beauty has introduced a bespoke shampoo and conditioner to meet your specific hair needs. Mark Wilson stops by to see what all the hype is about.

This is the most customized hair product you have ever seen

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This turkey company wants to convince you that turkey is delicious

Why the cooperative model needs to be at the heart of our new economy

Can we have both efficient self-driving cars and walkable, livable communities?

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The Pod Save America TV show is not going to save democracy–or even your Friday nights

Why Damien Chazelle chose one of the most politically radical songs in history for “First Man”

The Conners proves Roseanne will not be missed

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Stand down skeptics: Wineglass shape really does matter

Can Knix win the $12 billion underwear wars?

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Palm’s progress: The rise, fall—and rebirth—of a legendary brand

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