Culture Council

As a business leader, I’ve found that I often opt to do business with people I’m aligned with in terms of how I view the world —specifically, on political, social and business matters. I think many of my peers would say the same. After all, according to research by Wellesley …

In the early months of the pandemic, businesses attempted to make their newly virtual events memorable experiences. As in-person events have made their way back onto people’s calendars, these same businesses are now searching for ways to make their next in-person event immersive while exceeding industry standards. Luckily, businesses have …

Colorado and Washington legalized adult-use cannabis a decade ago, marking an opportunity to re-examine the intentions of this burgeoning market. Human-rights-focused entrepreneurs are asking themselves myriad questions for the upcoming decade: While states increasingly legalized medical and/or adult-use cannabis, have social equity goals kept pace? Has market competition distanced us …

With more social media platforms available than ever before, influencers, artists and content creators have multiple blank canvases ready for the taking. However, all these options may leave new creators unsure of where to begin with their brand promotion strategy. While it’s easy to daydream about amassing hundreds of thousands …

I often speak about the importance of building for equity, but equity isn’t just about pay or promotional cycles. Equity must be built not only into the foundations of your business but into your vendors and processes. Too often equity is centered on how we hire but not on how …

As in any other partnership, a business partnership can bring incredible value — as long as it’s the right fit. If not, the relationship could become detrimental to the success of the company. That’s why entrepreneurs must carefully consider whether a prospective partner will complement their leadership style and the …

Building a top-notch remote work culture doesn’t happen overnight. It takes planning, trial and error and innovative approaches. It’s also a process that needs many different ingredients for success, such as implementing the right communication tools, creating avenues for socializing and coordinating time zones. I’ve run a remote company for …

The business world can often feel like a roller coaster with unpredictable ups and downs. While it’s easy for business leaders to stay positive during the good times, it can be harder to keep that same attitude when the going gets tough. Cultivating the right mindset can help leaders better …

In 2021, I started a new company that was fully remote. This was a major shift for me, having built a few companies throughout my career that were all brick-and-mortar. In 2011, I even created a shared workspace called Alley, which went national with Verizon in 2017. That’s right, I …

As a business owner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything. Most entrepreneurs start with an idea, and as the business grows, they begin to scale up. But it’s difficult to know exactly when to hire additional employees to handle the additional workload. Business owners …