Founder Stories
Meet the entrepreneurs and visionaries behind our town's most innovative and beloved local businesses through these exclusive profiles.
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
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.