Author: Christopher Palma

Karen Hostetler didn’t grow up on a farm, but an obsession with wool fiber prompted her to spin a new business idea into motion. “I didn’t grow up raising sheep. I did love wool and fiber. And I took a spinning class in the ’70s when I was going to

Nosotros Tequila, started with two friends selling tequila out of their backpacks and became the largest self-distributing tequila and mezcal company in California at one point.  It was a Friday night in September 2015. Carlos Soto was sitting in a bar conducting a social experiment by watching what drinks people

Next generation leaders are set to shake up the workplace as we know it. Gen Z are more educated, with early benchmarks showing that post-millennials are enrolling in college at a significantly higher rate than millennials did at the same age. They will also comprise 27% of the workforce by

Reddit and OpenAI announced a collaboration in May 2024. So what does this mean for both platforms? Reddit has become synonymous with honest information from real people—so much so, in fact, that many Google users now type “Reddit” at the end of their search queries, and Google search algorithms prioritize

When you’re a new parent, simply getting out the door to run to the grocery store can feel like a challenge. Remembering everything you need for a couple hours—diapers, bottles, burp cloths, toys, change of clothes for emergencies—can turn you into a professional stuff shuffler, as my husband and I

All eyes are on maternity leave. But solid paternity leaves might be the secret sauce to successful postpartum experiences for working mothers and families. After nine long months of growing a baby, moms endure multiple days in the hospital in many cases, sleepless nights and a physical recovery that takes

Hey there, innovator! We see you out there setting the stage. But while you’re busy changing the world, it can be hard to stay on top of technology to keep your business and personal life on track. We’ve got your back with this toolkit of technology solutions for trailblazers. 1.

Growing up in the Maryland countryside, Sandy Colhoun was always drawn to the wilderness, more interested in exploring nearby valleys and forests than he was in pursuing organized sports that captivated many of his peers. But it wasn’t until his teenage years that he would have the experience that really

If you wish you could spend less time on repetitive work tasks, such as writing meeting notes or drafting internal memos and emails, you might consider experimenting with generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI is designed to create new content, such as text and images, based on complex algorithms and

As the rate of change continues to accelerate, one key attribute makes organizations more change-ready: a culture of being loud. Organizations that combine strong views with rigorous debate across all levels can change faster and more effectively than those that embody a “culture of nice.”  “Nice” cultures value politeness and