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The radical notion that inspired this razor brand: Women shouldn't have to pay more than men

Billie was founded by Georgina Gooley and Jason Bravman in 2017 to tackle the unequal price gap for female shaving products, otherwise known as the pink tax. Billie prides itself as a female-first shave and body brand delivering premium quality razors and body care products at half the price, and focuses their ads on women's freedom to display natural body hair.

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Why a lack of diversity in finance led Sallie Krawcheck to be a raging feminist

Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and cofounder of Ellevest, is on a mission to close the gender investing gap. Sallie sat down with 'Fast Company' editor-in-chief Stephanie Mehta to discuss the lack of diversity in the workforce and how the issue can be solved.

Why a lack of diversity in finance led Sallie Krawcheck to be a raging feminist

This breakthrough technology measures your attention and emotional response to content

SPARK Neuro is a neuroanalytics company that measures emotion and attention to optimize how successful a commerical or movie trailer can be. While focus groups can lead to bias, this new technology can reveal what you are engaged in with second-by-second precision, providing more accurate data points to provide to their clients. SPARK Neuro is starting with ads, and plans on broadening its focus to matters like politics and counter-terrorism.

This breakthrough technology measures your attention and emotional response to content

The key life lesson Jonathan Groff learned by shoveling horse sh*t

Jonathan Groff has starred in Frozen, Hamilton and Mindhunter, but his first job was much dirtier. Here, Groff shares how working in horse stalls for his dad taught him an invaluable lesson for his career—and his life.

The key life lesson Jonathan Groff learned by shoveling horse sh*t

Desus & Mero's late-night show success boils down to authenticity

Desus & Mero have come a long way from their first podcast. Now, they're changing the face of late night television on Showtime. Here, the Bodega Boys interview each other about their working partnership, creating a successful brand, and the biggest lesson they learned from Taylor Swift.

Desus & Mero's late-night show success boils down to authenticity

Director Richard Linklater reveals the challenges of telling an interesting story

Director Richard Linklater has worked on renowned films like 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Before Sunrise.' The five-time Oscar nominee sat down with us and talked through the ideas behind some of his most memorable films. He also discussed his own similarities to the protagonist of his latest effort, 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette.'

Director Richard Linklater reveals the challenges of telling an interesting story

Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy explains what it takes to build a mission-driven company

Vincent Stanley has been on and off at Patagonia since its inception. Now operating under his unique title as the Director of Philosophy, he reveals how to build a company with a purpose.

Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy explains what it takes to build a mission-driven company

Meet Shake Shack's Director of Brand Communications, Kristyn Clark

Kristyn Clark began her career in fashion PR. She worked for prominent brands like Gucci and Michael Kors, only to realize it wasn't the industry she desired. Clark explains how taking a step back to work at Soul Cycle, a brand she loved, helped launch her career to new heights. Now, she is the Director of Brand Communications at Shake Shack.

The right way to follow up after a job interview

Your job interview went well and you made a good impression. Now, it's time to follow up. Here are 3 simple tips to show your interest and improve your chances of getting hired.

The right way to follow up after a job interview

Would you swipe right to land your next job?

Dating apps have become the most popular way to meet your partner. But swiping right or left is no longer just for dating—it may even lead to your next job. A host of new apps have embraced Tinder-like design to change the way people network, and possibly get hired.

Would you swipe right to land your next job?

Sallie Krawcheck on how she got fired... twice

Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and cofounder of Ellevest—the digital financial adviser for women—was fired from two CEO positions in finance but bounced back. In this episode, Sallie reveals the fine line high-performing women have to walk when being a boss.

Sallie Krawcheck on how she got fired... twice

Impact

Don’t believe the Business Roundtable has changed until its CEOs’ actions match their words

New York City’s school buses will now be automatically routed and tracked using Via’s algorithm

These tiny magnetic springs melt microplastics into nothing

Creativity

‘Matrix 4’: Everything we know so far (and what we’re dying to know)

The Museum of Ice Cream is returning to New York City with a permanent location

Kanye’s ‘Star Wars’-themed homeless shelter could get the Death Star treatment

Co.Design

This ingenious sleep kit turns any sofa into a bed

Ikea is quietly changing its brand again—for a very good reason

Inside Microsoft’s plan to fix America’s broken voting system

Work Life

You had a fight with your best friend at work. Now what?

This is how internships are shaping the future of work right now

This ‘unproductive’ activity can actually help you get more done