 Jessica Livingston is a co-founder and partner at Y Combinator. Y Combinator (YC) is a startup fund and program. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 3,000 companies including Airbnb, DoorDash, Stripe, Instacart, Dropbox, and Coinbase. The combined valuation of YC companies is approaching $1T. Y Combinator was the first startup accelerator, and continues to lead the space with programs and resources that support founders throughout the life of their company.

Jessica Livingston, Co-Founder of Y Combinator, on Putting Entrepreneurs First

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 Adam Wexler, the digital marketing savant shares his journey from a real estate major at UGA to the founder of PrizePicks. Explore how his early ventures, like GoRankem, honed his entrepreneurial skills, and how serving Fortune 500 companies with Insightpool enriched his expertise. We talk about his time with the Atlanta Hawks, where he embraced the digital and social media boom. Finally, witness how Adam's passion for sports and innovation converged, propelling him to create PrizePicks, and revolutionizing fantasy gaming becoming the largest growing sports company in North America.   Thanks to our sponsor Hertz Business Rewards for helping small businesses save big. Join for free at Hertz.com/businessrewards.

Adam Wexler, Founder of PrizePicks, From Doing What You Love to Loving What You Do

 Amy Errett, the visionary behind Madison Reed, shares her journey of building a successful omnichannel beauty brand specializing in the hair color space. Despite reaching the top of the Venture Capitalist industry, Amy felt a burning desire to create her own venture. Recognizing a gap in the hair color market riddled with harmful ingredients, she seized the opportunity to offer safe, high-quality alternatives for everybody to enjoy. Join us as Amy discusses the resilience and passion it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.  Thanks to our sponsor Hertz Business Rewards for helping small businesses save big. Join for free at Hertz.com/businessrewards.

Amy Errett, Founder of Madison Reed, on the Importance of Passion and Resilience in Entrepreneurship

 One in four employees are now using AI at work – a significant jump from the adoptions rates seen in 2023. So how are businesses leveraging AI in the workplace? We sit down with Christina Janzer, SVP of Research and Analytics at Slack, to discuss how businesses are embracing AI to increase productivity, make data-drive decisions, drive innovation and how Slack AI is enabling people to work smarter and faster.  This bonus episode is brought to you by Slack. Learn more about Slack AI, visit Slack.com.

How Small Business Leaders Are Leveraging AI to Make Smarter Decisions

 Carly Zakin and Danielle Wesberg, entrepreneurs behind The Skimm, discuss creating a successful Media company. Danielle and Carly fresh out of college identified a significant gap in the media landscape, there was a lack of media outlets specifically tailored to Women. Despite Women making upwards of 90% of household financial decisions, there was a lack of content that catered to their perspectives and priorities. Join us as Carly and Danielle take us through the creation of their revolutionary company, The Skimm.  This episode is presented by Slack. Learn more at slack.com

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, Co-founders of The Skimm, on Transforming Women’s Media

 Lori and Scott Levine, creators of Scott's Protein Balls, present a healthier alternative to traditional protein bars. When the founder Lori battled with breast cancer, Scott embarked on a mission to create a healthy and delicious snack she could enjoy, leading to the creation of the protein balls. Crafted from whole-grain oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, and protein powder, their nutritious balls offer a satisfying snack. Join us as we discuss the journey towards healthier living and entrepreneurial success.

Jessica Livingston, Co-Founder of Y Combinator, on Putting Entrepreneurs First

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