Culture Council

Ten years ago, buying a stadium ticket was pretty simple — I could buy through verified team sellers or hope to find the real deal from the scalpers at the gate. If I was lucky, I ended up with a good seat to watch the game before going home. But …

Startups are roller coasters, with euphoric highs and harrowing lows.Amper Music, the AI music company I co-founded in 2014 and led as CEO until our acquisition by Shutterstockin 2020, was no different. Early-stage investors will often emphasize that among the many criteria they evaluate in considering a venture investment, the …

If you are unfamiliar with what a lineman is, they maintain the power lines that supply power to your home or commercial building. A lineworker installs services and emergency repairs to electrical lines.Blue-collar work has some very insightful tips for any business owner. Even though my father was not a …

The holidays can be a busy, stressful time for companies and customers alike. An influx of orders, too few staff and emotions running high can mean an increase in mistakes and dissatisfied customers. But these situations aren’t unique to the holiday season, and now that the new year is in …

In a world increasingly defined by intangibles, brand-building has never been more paramount. And, never more so than in the continuously burgeoning and growing cannabis industry. The shift in the American economy from the tangible — land, vehicles, factories — to the intangible — patents, copyrights and brands — reflects …

The appeal of remote work is undeniable. It offers flexibility, comfort and autonomy. When managed correctly, it can be wildly efficient for both the employee and the employer, not to mention budget- and climate-friendly. But sometimes a dream scenario as simple as working from home can be a far cry …

Not all business leaders are natural speakers, but they often need to promote their businesses on TV, the radio, podcasts or other media channels. For the inexperienced speaker, this can be a terrifying prospect. After all, the impression you make as a leader will be the first impression many viewers …

The call for the legalization of recreational cannabis echoes across 24 states in the United States, with Ohio being the latest addition. Within this expanding cannabis industry, the pre-roll market stands as a crucible of innovation and competition. Distinguishing pre-roll brands has become imperative, given that an analysis of point-of-sale …

Almost immediately after a previous article of mine posted, I received an email that made me realize that in addition to thinking human, we need to be human. What does this mean? Here is how I came to this idea. A creator who attended an event I produced asked for …

In February 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, a centralized platform designed to socially connect the Harvard student body. Prior to Facebook, keeping a pulse on everything pertaining to a young adult’s social life at university required immense dedication. There was no convenient way to know what events might be taking …