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Tory Burch breaks down the truth about ambition

The founder and designer is on a mission to change the conversation around ambitious women with the global movement #EmbraceAmbition.

Tory Burch breaks down the truth about ambition

3 directions to take your business by 2030

President and CEO of HCL Technologies, C Vijayakumar, discusses the exciting developments in digitization that are just around the corner, and what your company needs to do to embrace the shift.

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Are subscription services making us lazy misanthropes?

Subscription services are on the rise. With the popularity of brands such as Dollar Shave Club, Birchbox, and Loot Crate, more and more Americans are having goods regularly delivered to their doorstep. But is it because we’re all too busy—or just too lazy?

Are subscription services making us lazy misanthropes?

How Bumble re-engineered online connections for women

Founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd wanted to combat bad online behavior by letting women make the first move in dating and business.

How Bumble re-engineered online connections for women

Spanx inventor Sara Blakely's best advice for female founders

She believes everyone starting a business should ask herself one important question.

Spanx inventor Sara Blakely's best advice for female founders

All the news you missed this week, explained

From Trump's AI initiative to YouTube's fight against conspiracy theories, our writers break down the most important stories you may have missed, fast.

All the news you missed this week, explained

This might just be the sexiest airport hotel in the world

When Trans World Airlines went out of business in 1990, their lavish airline terminal at JFK went dark. But 30 years (and a quarter billion dollars) later, it's about to be reborn as the biggest hotel lobby in the world.

This might just be the sexiest airport hotel in the world

How Delta bounced back after bankruptcy

These days, Delta is always ranked as one of the best U.S. airlines. But it wasn’t always clear skies for this carrier. In this interview, CEO Ed Bastian offers leadership lessons for managers everywhere.

How Delta bounced back after bankruptcy

Jennifer Garner is leading the fight against terrible baby food

Once Upon A Farm, founded by Jennifer Garner and John Foraker, is tackling the problem of low-quality baby food.

Jennifer Garner is leading the fight against terrible baby food

What New Yorkers think of big award shows

In 2018, the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes lost a shocking 14 million viewers from the prior year, so, yes: The popularity of televised awards shows is notably on the decline. Fast Company hit the streets of New York to ask, are awards shows still relevant?

What New Yorkers think of big award shows

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R. Kelly officially charged with 10 counts of criminal sexual abuse

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