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#177 The Middle Class Cannot Afford America Anymore35:54

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This week, journalist Alissa Quart talks about her new book “Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America,” which chronicles the demise of the middle class. Inc. editors and writers also talk about how a personalized vitamin startup launched a fake company on Facebook to test its technology before going to market and the group also explores ...…

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#176 Meet Your New Locksmith. It’s Not a Human.30:00

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and editors dig into the very best stories in the magazine’s How I Did It issue. Plus, they discuss the fascinating business strategy of KeyMe, a company aiming to disrupt the $10 billion locksmith industry. Also, an Exit Interview with Mark Emalfarb, who sold his Dyadic to DuPont for $75 million.…

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#175 How HelloFresh Won the U.S. Market (It Wasn’t Pretty)35:52

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and editors explore the grizzly inside story of how HelloFresh, the German meal kit maker, grew to dominate the U.S. market. Plus, they discuss why businesses are increasingly refusing to accept cash as payment, and how one young startup is generating sales through scaring away sharks.…

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#174 This Dreamer is Building A Hot New Startup—Until He Gets Deported30:37

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and editors explore how an entrepreneur and DACA-recipient, Victor Santos, is girding for the possibility of deportation. Plus, they discuss President Trump's recently announced health care plans for small businesses, and look at how Giphy-- the search engine for six-second videos-- is now finally starting ...…

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#173 How Theranos Duped The World30:51

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about John Carreyrou’s book about how Elizabeth Holmes pulled off one of the world’s biggest frauds with her blood testing company Theranos. The group also talks about the rise of shoppable Instagram stories and how a digital insurance brokerage is offering policies for ride-sharing trips.…

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#172 Why Howard Schultz Won't Be President29:39

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and an editor discuss Howard Schultz’s decision to leave Starbucks. Plus, they explore why Chobani’s founder puts an emphasis on hiring refugees and how entrepreneurs in New England are creatively fighting an invasive crab species.

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#171 How Wawa Became a Beloved $10 Billion Business31:46

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and editors discuss the demise of the International Entrepreneur Rule, a visa program for immigrant founders that the Department of Homeland Security has moved to rescind. They also explore some of the most unique perks at great workplaces across the country, and the inside story of Wawa, a beloved convenie ...…

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#170 Why an Egg Company Is Waging War With the FDA38:57

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and editors discuss why executives of companies building voice-recognition and audio AI are concerned about how their kids interact with in-home voice-enabled assistants. Plus, they explore how one egg company is trying to get the FDA to update its policies on food labeling.…

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#169 What The Supreme Court's Sports Betting Decision Means For Businesses34:24

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and an editor discuss a recent Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalizes sports betting nationwide. Plus, they explore a troubling change at the SBA, and why more immigrants are coming to the U.S. for short-term summer jobs.

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#168 This App Claims It Can Help You Become An Astronaut32:53

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about a Helsinki-based startup that makes mobile games and apps to help train civilians to become astronauts and the rise of companies making products for e-sports athletes. Lastly, the group interviews Gerard Adams about how he cofound millennial website Elite Daily and sold it to the Daily Mail for $40 ...…

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#167 Can Underwear, Tampon, and Toothbrush Companies Make the Warby Parker Model Work?41:10

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how three e-scooter rental companies quickly expanded to multiple cities and caused mayhem for local governments. The group also discusses Tom Foster’s feature in the newest issue of Inc. about 400 startups that are trying to be the next Warby Parker of underwear, tampons, toothbrushes, and other e ...…

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#166 Whatever Happened to the U.S. Startup Visa?38:41

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, editors and a writer discuss how an Obama-era visa program for entrepreneurs has faltered in recent months. Plus, they explore 30 of the most inspiring young founders in 2018.

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#165 What the Supreme Court Hearing on Internet Sales Tax Means For Small Businesses32:12

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and editors discuss a recent Supreme Court case over whether online retailers need to collect sales taxes in areas where they don't have a physical presence. Plus, they explore how a former prison inmate is building an Uber-like business to shuttle family members to and from correctional facilities. Also: H ...…

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#164 After Zuckerberg's Testimony, Are Facebook's Woes Just Beginning?33:17

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and editors discuss the Facebook CEO's much-anticipated grilling at the hands of Congressional lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Plus, they explore the dynamic world of lobster pricing, and how one such company grew to amass $20 million in annual revenue.

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#163 Music Streaming, Legal Molly, and Pancakes44:43

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about the unconventional way music streaming platform Spotify went public, how Rick Doblin has been working to make MDMA-assisted therapy legal, and how pancake mix company Kodiak Cakes struggled for years before finding success.

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#162 This Startup Wants To Scare The Pants Off You34:33

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This week, Inc. writers and editors discuss The Wing and the New York City Commission on Human Rights’ investigation of the women-only co-working space and social club. They also look at the startup that is trying to become the “Marvel for monsters” by creating horror content for mobile.

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#161 Meet The Woman Revolutionizing Manufacturing32:14

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how Danielle Applestone teamed up with the founder of MakerBot to make desktop manufacturing affordable. The crew also talks about how Facebook is trying to overcome reports that the data firm Cambridge Analytics gained illicit access to data collected from 50 million Facebook accounts and used it ...…

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#160 These Are the Hottest Industries For Starting a Business In 201838:09

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and an editor delve into the most promising sectors to launch a business in 2018. Plus, they discuss the unintended consequences of the GOP tax law, and interview the founder of Block Medical, a company that makes low-cost IV pumps and sold for $80 million.

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#159 Will Amazon Replace Your Bank?32:23

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, writers and editors discuss Amazon's latest foray into the financial services industry. They also explore the problem of Russian propaganda on Reddit, and the startups going after the $40 billion laundry sector.

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#158 The $460 Billion Reason Not To Deport Dreamers37:08

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, Inc. writers and editors discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision to effectively extend DACA, an Obama-era program that provides legal protections for some 800,000 undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as small children. Plus, they explore Shark Tank entrepreneur Daymond John's recent book--including how ...…

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#157 The Bulletproofing Industry is Thriving After Years of Mass Shootings29:21

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how companies that make bullet-resistant backpacks and desks are seeing a surge in sales after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. The group also talks about how the LGBT Foundation is holding an initial coin offering to create a digital token for the gay community. Lastly, the crew talks abo ...…

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#156 The Internet of Thongs and Bitcoin-Backed Loans39:25

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how women-founded startups are disrupting the sex toy industry. The group also drives into the world of startups giving out loans in exchange for cryptocurrency collateral, plus interest, so bitcoin millionaires can access their crypto wealth without cashing out. And finally, the group interviews S ...…

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#155 The NFL Hosted a Sports-Tech Startup Showdown38:56

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about the third annual startup competition hosted by the NFL to find the next big performance enhancing gadget. The group also talks about the crime scene cleanup industry. Lastly, special guest Ami Kassar, CEO of MultiFunding, talks about his new book, The Growth Dilemma.…

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#154 Trump, Flamethrowers, and Initial Hat Offerings39:02

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how entrepreneurs and business owners feel a year after President Trump first took office. The group also discusses how Elon Musk has raised $10 million by selling flamethrowers, but is the marketing genius trying to distract everyone from Tesla falling way behind on its production goals? Lastly, t ...…

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#153 How Startups Marked The 2018 Women's March42:02

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This week, Inc. writers and editors explore how startups are celebrating and capitalizing on the Women's March protests. Plus, they discuss how an artisanal pizza chain succeeded on a series of risks, and why bitcoin miners are flooding to the Pacific Northwest.

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#152 Someday You Could Get Sued for Sexually Harassing Your Robot Employees38:29

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about the letter Larry Fink of BlackRock, the world’s largest public company investor, sent to CEOs saying they must contribute to society or they could lose BlackRock’s support. The group also talks about the idea of robots being granted rights in an effort to influence human behavior around the technol ...…

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#151 Dispatches from CES: Drone Suitcases and Robots That Fold Laundry43:04

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how small business owners across America say they would have to fire dozens of employees if President Trump rescinds a decades-old program that protects immigrants from Haiti, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. The group also talks about how forensic software startups are helping law enforcement agencies ...…

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#150: The Wintry Businesses That Welcomed The Cyclone Bombe36:19

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how companies make big money by removing snow and what lessons Nick Woodman, the founder of GoPro, learned by making mistakes. Lastly, the founder of Datto talks about how he led the company through an acquisition over $1.5 billion.

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#149 Best Of 201728:06

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This week, Inc. looks back on some of their favorite stories of 2017, from the decline of the tech IPO to an innovative contraceptive business, and then to the money-making side of August's solar eclipse.

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#148 How Halo Top Became America's Fastest-Growing Ice Cream41:00

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This week, Inc. writers and editors discuss the rapid growth of Halo Top, the once hated-on ice cream company that now pulls in $100 million in sales. Plus, they explore how the Trump Administration's immigration policies may inadvertently be sending business to Canada.

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#147 Meet Inc.’s 2017 Company of the Year35:08

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This week, Inc. editors and writers discuss their 2017 company of the year, MailChimp. Plus, they explore what the repeal of net neutrality rules could mean for small businesses, and dive into Apple’s recent acquisition of the 18-year old music app Shazam.

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#146 How ‘Grinch Bots’ Are Buying Up Popular Holiday Toys Before Parents Can40:29

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how the proposed tax bill could give the largest permanent tax breaks to big corporations while many small businesses wouldn’t qualify for tax relief. The group also talks about how toy scalpers are using computer programs to buy up popular toys to sell them to desperate parents at inflated rates d ...…

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#145 Tips on Holiday Travel from Away’s Jen Rubio33:36

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This week, Inc. writers and editors discuss Evan Spiegel’s plan to improve Snapchat by separating the social and media aspects of the app. They also look at Small Business Saturday and the impact it’s had on independent companies. Finally, Jen Rubio, the co-founder of the luggage company Away, shares her tips and tricks for traveling during the ...…

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#144 2017 is a Depressing Year for Digital Media Companies36:57

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This week, Inc. writers and editors talk about how e-commerce fashion service Stitch Fix went public last week but investors are skeptical about the company's prospects with the shadow of Amazon dominating everything e-commerce. The group also talks about the digital media industry and about how Buzzfeed and Vice missed revenue goals, while Mas ...…

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#143 Can Startups Solve Climate Change?31:54

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how climate change, and the companies trying to mitigate its effects, was a big topic at this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. The group also talked about how holiday-themed businesses survive in spring and summer. Lastly, the crew discusses how a consumer product safety testing company found ...…

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#142 Sean Parker Speaks Out Against Facebook45:00

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how Silicon Valley was shaken by the arrest of prominent billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s arrest in Saudi Arabia and leaked documents known as the "Paradise Papers” that revealed Facebook and Twitter received major investments from the Kremlin. The group also discusses how Sean Park ...…

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#141 This Company’s Product Could Be the Biggest Breakthrough in Contraception42:17

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how Amazon acquired 12 wholesale pharmacy licenses in different states to distribute medical and surgical equipment, devices, and other healthcare equipment. Is the tech giant dipping its toes into the market to eventually do home delivery of prescription drugs? The group also talks about Evofem, w ...…

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#140 Why a Startup’s Next Acquisition May Be an Empty Storefront32:37

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This week, Inc. writers and editors discuss what happens when retailers shrink their physical spaces in an effort to recoup funds, and the fast-growing companies that are buying the empty storefronts. They also look at the startups trying to tackle the opioid crisis in America. Finally, they examine Memphis Meats, the startup creating chicken a ...…

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#139 What Startups Can Learn From the Harvey Weinstein Debacle40:56

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This week on Inc. Uncensored, editors and writers discuss the recent allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, and how businesses across the country are responding to the aftermath. Plus, they explore the crazy lengths that some cities are going to in order to win over Amazon for its next headquarters. ...…

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#138: Can Elon Musk Save the World?39:38

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how the U.S. Justice Department is ramping up a call against encryption technology, citing the security protocols provide criminals with “warrant-proof” communications tools. The gang also dives into how Facebook admitted to selling ads to Russian operatives during the presidential campaign. Lastly ...…

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#137 How Amazon Wants to Make Whole Foods Cheaper44:42

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about Amazon’s strategy with Whole Foods after buying the grocery chain this summer. The group also talks about how legislation is now on the Senate floor to get self-driving cars on the roads. Lastly, the crew explores the rise of women-only business-oriented networking groups and the growing trend of a ...…

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#136 Why Kevin O’Leary Prefers Investing in Women-Led Companies39:41

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about the Inc. Women’s Summit and why Kevin O’Leary, Shark Tank investor, says women-led companies in his portfolio have higher returns. The group also talks about how about a dozen companies are racing to build the first practical (and affordable) drone taxi service. Lastly, the group interviews Sascha ...…

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#135 Cyber Insurance May Be the Industry's Riskiest Bet Yet40:56

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about the burgeoning cyber security insurance policy market and how the industry might not be ready for a cyber catastrophe. The group also talks about how entrepreneur Polina Raygorodskaya built Wanderu, a $100 million startup that connects travelers with the best options for bus, train, and ferry trans ...…

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#134 Inside a Startup’s Toxic Harassment Culture42:27

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how the CEO of Silicon Valley online lending company Social Finance is resigning in a few months after years of sexual harassment allegations were made public. The group also talks about how storm damage assessment is becoming a bigger part of the business models behind drone companies as insurance ...…

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#133 As Trump Kills DACA, Silicon Valley Stands Up for Immigrants35:35

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how entrepreneurs and Silicon Valley companies are standing up against Trump's decision to end DACA. The group also discusses how a small Texas inventor won $10 million in a patent infringement lawsuit against Nintendo. Lastly, the group interviews Derek Belch of Strivr, which makes VR training pro ...…

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#132 How Small Businesses Are Overcoming Harvey in Houston36:36

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how entrepreneurs in Houston are dealing with the disaster after tropical storm Harvey dumped 50 inches of rain on the city. The group also talks about Uber’s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and his uphill battle to change the company’s toxic culture. Lastly, the group interviews Kaijen Hsiao, CTO of May ...…

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#131 Google and Walmart Team Up to Take on Amazon33:11

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This week, Inc. editors and writers talk about how Google and Walmart are working together to build out e-commerce arm Google Express. The group also talks about how the iconic Katz’s Deli has been able to stay in business since 1888 and how it plans to grow online. Lastly, the group interviews RapidSOS founder Michael Martin for a new segment ...…

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#130 Are Business Leaders Done Playing Nice With Trump?34:23

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This week, Inc. writers and editors discuss the launch of the Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing, private companies in America by revenue growth. Plus, they explore the departure of several CEOs from President Trump's business councils--and the subsequent dissolution of those councils--and why 2017 may be the year of the European ...…

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#129 Why the Gig Economy May Be Shrinking35:17

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This week, Inc. writers and editors discuss how a shift in the so-called 'gig economy' impacts companies that depend on short-term labor. They also examine why Netflix, the DVD rental service-turned-streaming giant, just made its first acquisition to date. Finally, they explore the power that the big digital platforms of today wield over media- ...…

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#128 Whatever Happened to the Tech IPO?42:12

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This week, Inc. writers and editors talk about the somewhat dire state of tech IPOs as Snap and Blue Apron valuations dip below their initial public offering prices. The group also explores how many women entrepreneurs are juggling their businesses while running for Congress and other political positions. Lastly, the crew talks about how bitcoi ...…

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