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When Moms Mean Business: Three Startups That Sprang From a Mother's Influence

Elf on the Shelf, Mrs. Meyer’s, and Nadas Empanadas have their founders’ mothers to thank for their success.

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.

Subscription-Driven Brands PrettyLitter, Omaha Steaks, and Stitch Fix on Personalizing Strategies to Meet Evolving Consumer Demands

These CPG businesses are adding value by keeping their fingers on the pulse of their customers via hyper-tailored rewards, heightened convenience, and AI, execs from the brands told CO—.

How the AI Boom Is Fueling Teen Startups 

A growing number of teens are using artificial intelligence to launch innovative tech startups backed by high-profile venture capitalists.

Analog Marketing Platforms Appeal to Tech-Weary Consumers

Brands including the ad firm OpenFortune, YouTube star MrBeast, dating app Hinge, and others seek to stand out amid the digital clutter.

Three Company Founders Disclose How They Discovered Their Niche

Entrepreneurs who launched Chefman, VenHub, and Dolphin Air Fresheners seized opportunities when they arose, turning insights and industry knowledge into customer demand.

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.

Brands Court Consumers Seeking Enrichment-Driven Travel

Vacation choices increasingly reflect the search for meaningful experiences, from ‘low-stimulation travel’ to ‘literary tourism,’ with local immersion, cultural events, personal growth, and wellness-beyond-pampering emerging as the key drivers.