Founder Stories
Meet the entrepreneurs and visionaries behind our town's most innovative and beloved local businesses through these exclusive profiles.
Leaders Make Communication Mistakes That Cost Them Credibility
A Texas board suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic's co-director, Mary Liz Eastland, accusing her of not helping children evacuate during floods.
AI test improves bladder cancer risk assessment, treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Valar Labs' Vesta Bladder Risk Stratify Dx, an AI test designed to analyze standard pathology slides and eliminate cr
Bezos, Scott: Contrasting Philanthropic Strategies
MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion to charities to date, giving away 46% of her total net worth.
Experts Reveal Top Small Business Ideas Poised for 2026 Success
The Story Exchange recently saw an unprecedented surge in submissions for its 'Brilliant Business Ideas' list.
Sara Blakely built Spanx after failing LSAT twice
Before building a $1.
Samsung Union Threatens Strike Amid Profit Dispute
Nearly 45,000 Samsung Electronics workers, representing the company's largest union, are poised to walk off the job for 18 days starting May 21, demanding a 15% share of operating profits, according t
What Is the Legacy of Multi-Generational Family Businesses?
Only one company from the original 30 constituents of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) in 1996 remains on that esteemed list today, a stark illustration of the relentless pressures and transfor
How Do Local Businesses Shape Community Identity and Economy?
For every $100 spent at an independent local shop, approximately $50 recirculates within the community, according to Localcart .
Why Top CEOs Choose Brad Sugars Over AI Coaching for Real Business Growth in 2026
Despite the rise of AI tools, top CEOs are increasingly turning to human executive coaches like Brad Sugars for real business growth, recognizing that algorithms lack the wisdom, nuance, and human touch needed for complex leadership challenges. The article argues that while AI provides data, human coaches offer the "why" and "how" for transformation, delivering a superior ROI for high-level business scaling.
What is the economic impact of family businesses?
In 2021, family businesses constituted a staggering 87% of all businesses in America, totaling 32.