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The Business Model by Inc.

Inc.
Woofbowl
Magic Spoon
Artificial Intelligence
Sweetgreen
Coreweave
Grüns
Snap Inc.
Bank Of America
Whatnot
Rivian
Prenuvo
Neko Health
Unilever
Food and Beverage Industry
Skype
Function Health
Stock Market / Profitability
TALEA Beer Company
Salesforce
Small and Medium Businesses

The Business Model by Inc. is the multi-episode-a-week podcast for small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and startup founders who want to start, run, and grow stronger companies. Each week we deliver a curated mix of business-trend analysis, actionable playbooks, and candid interviews with real founders—from Main Street businesses to cutting-edge startups. In this video podcast, you’ll learn how t... more

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Venture capital is throwing cash at body scan companies. Firms like Prenuvo, Function, and Sweden’s Neko Health are promising they’re the future of health care.

But what’s the limit of these costly, out-of-pocket tests?

Inc. reporter Chloe Aiello w... more

Before Zoom meetings, FaceTime calls, and Microsoft Teams, there was Skype.

In the early 2000s, Skype revolutionized the way people communicated, making it possible to call anyone in the world over the internet for little to no cost. The company gre... more

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Rivian Automotive has been losing a lot of money—around $3.6 billion in 2025 alone. That may soon change. Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe hopes that with the release of the R2, Rivian’s highly anticipated electric SUV, the company can drive toward profit... more

Unlike their Asian counterparts, American retailers have tried their hands at live shopping to no avail. That is until Whatnot took a swing at it. Spoiler alert: Live shopping is working for the $11.5 billion startup.

On this episode of The Business... more

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Ben Sherry
Reporter and author interviewing for Inc.
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Episode: How Skype Lost the Video Call Wars
RJ Scaringe
CEO of Rivian
Rivian
Episode: We Drove Rivian’s R2
Gabi Lewis
Founder/CEO of Magic Spoon
Magic Spoon
Episode: Founder Group Chat: Get Ahead of Your Competitors
Ron Holloway
Founder/CEO of Woofbowl
Woofbowl
Episode: Founder Group Chat: Get Ahead of Your Competitors
LeAnn Darlin
Founder/CEO of craft beer brand (and partner)
Craft beer brand
Episode: Founder Group Chat: Get Ahead of Your Competitors
Sharon Miller
President of Bank of America, Business Banking
Bank of America
Episode: The Business Model: Why 3.5 Million SMEs Are Cautiously Optimistic
Melissa Angel
Inc. senior staff reporter who covered Hertha Metals and other features
Inc.
Episode: 1 Smart Business Story: The 17 Startups Rebuilding America Now
Jennifer Conrad
Inc. senior writer who reported on Little Leaf Farms, Luxwall, and others
Inc.
Episode: 1 Smart Business Story: The 17 Startups Rebuilding America Now
Adam Alfano
President of Global SMB and Emerging Product Sales at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: Why Small Businesses Might Actually Be Winning the AI Race

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Rebecca Deczynski
Host with Inc. experience, often leading business-trend analysis and founder interviews
Chloe Aiello
Co-host/reporter frequently involved in episode hosting and guest coordination
Graham Winfrey
Host and senior editor, leads multiple episodes and group discussions
Jennifer Conrad
Co-host and senior writer bringing reportage-based credibility
Shibani Joshi
Host of Scaling with AI episode (partnership context) with Salesforce

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One Smart Business Story: Can Sweetgreen Win You Back With $10 Wraps?
Q: What can you tell us about Zip Allen's strategy as the new CCO and how it's shaping Sweetgreen?
Zip Allen's background in driving digital traffic and her focus on changing the brand's price-value perception are central to the comeback plan. Her emphasis on storytelling and streamlining the rewards program aims to improve customer perception of value and increase repeat visits, particularly among younger diners.
One Smart Business Story: Can Sweetgreen Win You Back With $10 Wraps?
Q: What made you want to dive back into Sweetgreen's story after ten years?
The company's pivot—from the IPO highs to a post-pandemic recalibration—offers a rich case study in leadership change, strategic repositioning, and the challenges of maintaining relevance with a shifting, younger audience. The introduction of the Rap and the shift to a more disciplined financial approach provided a timely lens to analyze how a public company navigates growth while protecting brand integrity.
1 Smart Business Story: Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Has to Go
Q: So David, what about Snap caught your attention and led you to write this piece?
I've followed Snapchat for years and was drawn to how a company with immense user engagement and initiatives like Spectacles still struggled to translate its scale into consistent profitability, especially given activist pressure and a public market that's watched the stock closely.
We Drove Rivian’s R2
Q: What role does brand and product perception play in Rivian's strategy?
Rivian aims to be perceived as an adventure-focused brand, offering a magical driving experience that resonates emotionally with consumers, which the company hopes will drive broader EV adoption beyond price considerations.
We Drove Rivian’s R2
Q: How does Rivian's partnership with Volkswagen influence its ability to scale?
The joint venture with Volkswagen provides critical access to software and ECUs, along with capital support that has helped Rivian scale its operations and move toward the R2 inflection point.

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This show delivers practical guidance for small business owners, founders, and people building growth-stage companies. Episodes blend trend analysis with hands-on playbooks and candid interviews with founders across industries like consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, manufacturing, fintech, and technology. Common threads include go-to-market strategy, scaling operations, partnerships, funding, and how AI and emerging tech can drive efficiency. Notable strengths include deep dives into branding, distribution, and growth playbooks, plus clear takeaways that listeners can apply in real-world settings, whether launching a startup, maintaining SMB profitability, or navigating corporate partnerships. The format frequently pairs founder na... more

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