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Snapchat's Untold Story

Snapchat boasts 100 million daily users, has captured the rapt attention of the media and advertising worlds - and is wildly misunderstood. Heres what everyone is missing.

How Malala Is Turning Her Life Story Into A Targeted Mission

How Nobel Peace Prize–winning education activist Malala Yousafzai is turning her compelling life story into a targeted mission.

Why Marvel Rules The Universe

Every company wants to dominate its industry the way the superhero factory has taken over Hollywood. A guide to finding your cape and taking flight.

Tyler The Creator, Why Big brands Trust This Wild card

Tyler, the creator is an exuberant rap star and a thoughtful polymath working across fashion, animation and film.WarnerMedia, Nike, and sony have hopped aboard. Are you ready to ride?

Forget Your Phone! Palm Is Back With A Device To Break Your Tech Addiction

When the co-founders of the revived Palm brand needed a hand with their ground-breaking new device, they drafted one of the NBAs most relatable stars. An exclusive look at the making of a rookie product.

Tech Workers Revolt!

Employees at big tech companies are discovering their power to bend the trajectory of multibillion-dollar corporations.

How 'Mr Robot' Creator Turning 'Homeocming' Into A TV Show!

How Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail is adapting the hit podcast Homecoming into an utterly original TV series.

How Big Data Is Revolutionizing Farming

Farmers have access to more information today than ever. Will they be able to make sense of it in time to feed the world of tomorrow?

The Slow Death Of Open Offices

Employees don’t like them. Research proves they’re ineffective. Why is it taking so long for us to get rid of them?

Can Netflix Get Serious About Movies Without Alienating Filmmakers?

Can the streaming giant get serious about movies without alienating filmmakers?

A Smarter Bot

Robotics pioneer Anki gave its new toy an AI mind of its own.

How Legendary Entertainment And Tech Executive Barry Diller Recognizes Potential

Legendary entertainment and media executive Barry Diller talks to Fast Company’s editor-in-chief about his instinct for spotting talent, his appetite for creative conflict, and why insiders should get the top jobs.

Finding Stars In A Post-Resume World

Fifteen years after Billy Beane disrupted Major League Baseball by applying analytics to player scouting, the corporate world finally has the technology to rewrite its own rules of recruiting.

Elon Musk Has No Fear!

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of his cousins’ sustainable-energy company, solarcity, is totally logical—and hugely risky. Will Musk pull off another miracle?

'I Don't Think Anybody Would Say The Urban Audience Is Some Tiny Niche Now'

The hit-making film and television producer talks about breaking into entertainment, the cultural importance of Atlanta, and “the new American mainstream.”

Paul Rabil And His Brother Are Launching A New Pro League That Is Literally Game-Changing

Backed by major investors, lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, Mike, are launching a ground-breaking model for professional team sports.

How Christian Siriano Transformed From Reality Star To Household Name

How Christian Siriano transformed from reality star to household name by making glamour accessible to everybody

15 Ways to Work Smarter

Being friends with your kids is trickier than it seems.

For Leading Cities Toward Solutions

James AndersonHead of government innovation programs, Bloomberg Philanthropies

Rachel Bloom's Crazy Challenge

The cocreator, writer, and star of the CW musical comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend talks about juggling multiple roles, pay equality in Hollywood, and lifting the stigma around mental health.

Arlan Hamilton Has Muscled Her Way Into The Boys' Club

With her diversity-focused venture firm, backstage capital, and a new $36 million fund dedicated exclusively to black female founders, is working to change the composition of entrepreneurship in America. 

A Seamless Approach To Tech Gadgetry

We all remember the face-plant that was Google Glass.

CEO's Vs. Trump

Howard Schultz, Bob Iger, and other biz leaders may be mulling runs. Here’s why that matters.

Makeup Goes Millennial

How ColourPop is putting a new face on the online cosmetics business

Put Your Values To Work

How commerce and conscience intertwine at Facebook, Uber, Airbnb, Salesforce, and more.

A Meeting Of The Minds (And Bodies)

Hilton is reinvigorating the agenda for business meetings with creative, healthy, mood-boosting activities—not to mention puppies.

Nest Secures Its Future With Alphabet

Since launching its industry-changing smart thermostats in 2011, Nest has notoriously been slow to release wholly new products.

To Infinity And Beyond

Beyond Meat

How To Turn Small Details Into Massive Pop-Culture Moments

Whether she’s designing a runway-worthy fur coat for the Mother of Dragons to wear on HBO’s Game of Thrones or a gown for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation on Netflix’s biopic series The Crown, costume designer Michele Clapton knows that clothes often make the story.

When A Simple Apron Becomes A Branding Opportunity

Tilit’s Color Block Apron combines selvage denim with an ultra-functional waxed cotton lower half that prevents stains.