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Inside Talkspace's Plan to Make AI Therapy Safe—and Profitable
As millions turn to chatbots for mental health advice, the virtual therapy pioneer is betting its new AI guide and its acquisition by a major behavioral health operator will accelerate growth.
The Power of Micro-Communities: Startups Turn Small-But-Passionate Followings Into Mainstream Growth
How toy brand Flo-Magic, ALOHA protein bars, and Essiespice condiments have turned passionate followings into mainstream growth.
How CAVA, Alexis Bittar, and JCPenney Are Engaging Customers With Bite-Sized, Episodic Content That Keeps Them Coming Back for More
The food chain, jewelry brand, and department store are winning customer loyalty with bingeable short-form social content—from a reality dating show to a micronovela to a mockumentary. Execs share how.
How RNR Tire Express Grew to $350 Million by Expanding Access to Affordable Tires
With a flexible rent-to-own model, the family-run tire franchise is building a culture that turns transactions into relationships — and drives sales.
Health-Focused Startups Built Devoted Communities and a National Retail Presence
From probiotics to oral care, three founders explain how community-first strategies turned trust, education, and culture into breakout retail growth at merchants from Target to Anthropologie in the crowded wellness space.
How the Pet Tech Boom Is Creating New Business Opportunities
Tapping into a $158 billion market, Halo Collar, Zoom Room, and Bark Air are succeeding by catering to a generation of pet owners who spare no expense on their fur babies.
Founded 1875: After Fire, Mulholland Grocery Rebuilds, Endures, and Remains a Community’s Cornerstone
When fire destroyed his family’s century-old grocery store, Tom Mulholland chose to rebuild, preserving his small Iowa town’s access to fresh food.
How the Founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Disrupted the Household Cleaning Market
Monica Nassif speaks to CO— about how she took her eco-conscious cleaning products company from a startup to a household name brand before selling it when she was in her early 50s.
Fashionphile, Whatnot, and Ithaca Hummus Convert Personalize Customer Service
As consumers increasingly demand more tailored experiences, brands are rethinking how to deliver personalization at scale. The resale, live shopping, and food businesses share their success strategies for doing just that.
How 3 (Very Different) Startups Landed on Target’s Shelves
How a wellness spray, a supplement brand, and a nail-care disruptor turned online momentum, solid customer reviews, and disciplined growth into coveted launches at Target.