FastCo Exclusives Video Playlist

FastCo Exclusives

Does Ms. Monopoly really empower women?

This week, Hasbro announced a brand new version of their iconic game, Monopoly, designed to celebrate women trailblazers. We decided to give the game a try to see if it lived up to its stated intentions.

Does Ms. Monopoly really empower women?

The cultural evolution of drag, as told by Simon Doonan

Simon Doonan, a self confessed bon-vivant, window dresser, fashion commentator, and author of new book Drag: The Complete Story, discusses how drag has evolved over the centuries.

The cultural evolution of drag, as told by Simon Doonan

The 9/11 Museum design creates a sense of community

Since opening in 2014, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum has paid tribute to those who lost their lives that day. Local Projects founder Jake Barton gives us a personal tour of the space built to remember, to educate and, most importantly, to create community around the tragic events that happened on September 11, 2001.

The 9/11 Museum design creates a sense of community

This technology eliminates all biases when it comes to hiring

Pymetrics, started by Harvard and MIT trained neuroscientist Frida Polli in 2011, leverages behavioral science and audited AI technology to not only match people to the right job for them, but also to eliminate any bias in the hiring process.

This technology eliminates all biases when it comes to hiring

These innovative designs will help save the planet

Designers have spent decades facilitating our over-consumption. But all that cheap, fast design has a cost, and the environment is suffering because of our every day habits. The 2019 Innovation by Design Awards honor the designers and businesses solving the problems of today and tomorrow, by either reducing our carbon footprint or reminding us of our consumerism. Here are some the most innovative designs of 2019.

These innovative designs will help save the planet

The biggest career lesson Desus & Mero have learned so far

Desus & Mero have managed to turn their humble first podcast into a successful late-night talk show on Showtime. Here, the Bodega Boys reveal to each other the biggest lesson they have learned since their show has taken off.

The biggest career lesson Desus & Mero have learned so far

This fashion company is walking the walk when it comes to its mission

Out of an estimated 75 million workers in the fashion industry around the world, only 2% are earning a living wage. Nisolo, a Nashville-based fashion brand that produces its goods in Peru, has made a commitment that all employees earn a living wage, which includes benefits such as health care.

This fashion company is walking the walk when it comes to its mission

Take $250,000 cars for a spin at this country club for race car drivers

Autobahn Country Club in Joliet IL, doesn’t have putting greens and tennis courts, it has racetracks and $250,000 McLarens you can take for a spin.

Take $250,000 cars for a spin at this country club for race car drivers

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

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

What price should New York’s congestion charge be?

Is the Gates Foundation putting toilets ahead of human rights?

Amazon employee activists say the company’s big climate pledge is good—but not enough

Creativity

Jim Gaffigan goes dark in his new movie, but the darkness was already there

Patagonia enlists teen activists to speak out for Global Climate Strike campaign

Burger King is melting down plastic toys to recycle them into something actually useful

Co.Design

Here’s how the design industry is mobilizing for the Climate Strike

These AI-generated people are coming to kill stock photography

The story behind the viral graphic that electrified the climate movement

Work Life

3 ways to make better decisions for your career

How these professionals built a successful remote career

Go ahead and tell your most embarrassing story. It will boost your creativity