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Why Gen-Z will transform workplace culture for the better • Inc.’s new editor-in-chief talks to the young founders who are poised to shape the future of American capitalism.

Before they were big, they were on the list

Karen Dillon Congratulations on your company's big success. So now, let me ask—are you happy?

Chip Conley Human wisdom is more valuable than ever. But true wisdom requires these six skills.

TRUFF'S FOUNDERS WANT TO BE THE CÎROQ OF HOT SAUCE. DANIEL LUBETZKY ADVISES: "BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, BUT NOT TOO MUCH" • The founder of the multibillion-dollar snack company Kind is helping Truff co-founder Nick Ajluni turn his condiment brand into a market leader.

A MISSION THAT MATTERS • The Bitty Bao founders triumphed at the 2024 UPS Store Small Biz Challenge and secured $25,000 thanks to their gift for cultural connection.

MOVING THE GOALPOSTS • Religion of Sports believes it has the strategy for docuseries success in a suddenly cost-conscious Hollywood.

CUT FROM A DIFFERENT CLOTH • With sustainable merino, Branwyn aims to build a brand that supports women—and the planet.

IS DEI DEAD, OR DOES IT JUST NEED TO EVOLVE? • In the face of corporate backtracking, Praxis Labs is using AI to foster inclusivity.

HOW YOUR OFFICE SALAD CAN CHANGE THE WORLD • For Sharebite’s Dilip Rao, eliminating food insecurity isn’t an empty marketing goal. It’s his calling.

WHEN THE MINNOW SWALLOWS THE WHALE • No sooner had Jay McKee led Lessen to a billion-dollar valuation than he set his sights on a massive deal.

CRAFTING THEIR OWN CAREERS • How The Woobles transformed a teeny-tiny hobby into into an empire of cute.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD • Don Burnette, the autonomous vehicles pioneer and founder of Kodiak Robotics, describes the value of knowing what you’re driving at.

How I Found a Way to Ease the Pain of Health Insurance Costs

How I Scaled My Pup's Raw Food Diet Into a Healthy Brand

CEO Survey • Inc. 5000 CEOs are the pacesetters of the economy. They’re early adopters of AI and laser focused on hiring top talent. Here’s how they view everything from inflation to sales to venture capital—and what keeps them up at night.

Tech Essentials for Startup Success • Here’s how you use technology to drive growth, create a competitive advantage, and achieve your vision.

My Brand's Facials Are Great. Our Real Estate Strategy Is Even Better

How I Used AI to Solve a Pharmaceutical Puzzle

How I Turned an Epic Kickstarter Campaign Into a Superbusiness

Strategic HR: Power Your Business With a PEO • Professional employer organizations (PEOs) use the latest thinking and tech to create incredible advantages for small and midsize businesses (SMBs).

Define Your Precise Needs • Ask your small-business colleagues for input and conduct thorough research.

TOP HONORS • The 500 fastest-growing U.S. companies, by industry. For the complete Inc. 5000 rankings, go to: inc.com/inc5000/2024

Marketers Hope the Odds Are Ever in Their Favor • Against industry headwinds, the country’s fastest-growing advertis- ing and marketing companies are nimble, specific, and good at what they do.

AI Is in Its Awkward Era • Companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 detail their growing pains, as investors expand their understanding of AI beyond chatbots and generative art.

"WE HAD 10 EMPLOYEES, AND 25 LAWSUITS" • Hoan Ton-That, the controversial co-founder and CEO of Clearview AI,...