19 episodes

It takes audacity to start a company, grit to grow it, and community to survive the ordeal. Join Inc. Executive Editor Diana Ransom and Editor-at-Large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin as they host From the Ground Up, a new podcast from Inc. that features frank and unfiltered conversations—with some of the most successful founders in the world—about navigating the role of the founder, the tips and tricks entrepreneurs need to know to be successful, and the secrets that nobody really tells you before you start a business.

From the Ground Up Inc.

    • Business
    • 4.1 • 128 Ratings

It takes audacity to start a company, grit to grow it, and community to survive the ordeal. Join Inc. Executive Editor Diana Ransom and Editor-at-Large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin as they host From the Ground Up, a new podcast from Inc. that features frank and unfiltered conversations—with some of the most successful founders in the world—about navigating the role of the founder, the tips and tricks entrepreneurs need to know to be successful, and the secrets that nobody really tells you before you start a business.

    Can You Start a Company While Grieving? Should You?

    Can You Start a Company While Grieving? Should You?

    After our conversation with the co-founders of the Sloomoo Institute, co-host Christine Lagorio-Chafkin followed up with clinical psychologist, author, and professor Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, about the concept of grief--and how to navigate it, especially when you’re extremely busy, or a founder. She explained the complex range of responses humans have to grief, and the unique ability founders might have when it comes to coping through being able to envision a transformation in the future. She also spoke about getting off the productivity-industrial complex’s “wellness hamster wheel” and instead embarking on your own journey. She shared insight into finding support systems for mental health--and establishing a healthy relationship with your co-founder.

    Show notes and links:
    Tracy’s company, Arcade Theraputics: https://arcadetherapeutics.com/about-us/

    Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary’s website: https://www.drtracyphd.com/

    Inc.com article on Sloomoo Institute episode
    Grief as Startup Fuel: The Sloomoo Institute's Unusual Beginnings https://www.inc.com/christine-lagorio/from-the-ground-up-sloomoo-institute-karen-robinovitz-sara-schiller-grief-as-startup-fuel.html
    Karen Robinovitz and Sara Schiller had been through multiple businesses--and multiple traumas--before coming together to find reinvention and joy through an unlikely substance: slime.

    recap: https://www.inc.com/christine-lagorio/from-the-ground-up-sloomoo-institute-karen-robinovitz-sara-schiller-grief-as-startup-fuel.html

    Transcript of this episode: https://www.inc.com/christine-lagorio/transcript-from-the-ground-up-tracy-dennis-on-grief.html

    DSM entry on Prolonged Grief Disorder: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/prolonged-grief-disorder

    • 32 min
    Grief, Joy, and Giant Vats of Slime

    Grief, Joy, and Giant Vats of Slime

    Karen Robinovitz and Sara Schiller had each been through multiple traumas when they found reinvention and joy through the unlikeliest of substances: slime. Yes, slime. They explain to hosts Diana Ransom and Christine Lagorio-Chafkin how they channeled their newfound joy, and passion for sensory play, into a business, the Sloomoo Institute. Sloomoo is a growing slime-museum business with four locations that makes some 600 gallons of slime each day. This episode was recorded live on-site in SoHo, New York, at the Sloomoo Institute
    Links:
    Inc.com article: www.inc.com/christine-lagorio/from-the-ground-up-sloomoo-institute-karen-robinovitz-sara-schiller-grief-as-startup-fuel.html
    Episode transcript: www.inc.com/transcript-from-the-ground-up-podcast-sloomoo-institute-founders-karen-robinovitz-sara-schiller.html
    The Sloomoo Institute: https://sloomooinstitute.com/pages/new-york-2-0?utm_source=google.com&utm_medium=organic
    Slime play and care (PSA about slime removal!): https://sloomooinstitute.com/pages/slime-care

    *note to listeners: The concepts of death and depression, are mentioned in this episode, as is the fact of a school shooting, though none are discussed in depth.

    • 42 min
    Welcome to From the Ground Up!

    Welcome to From the Ground Up!

    Join Inc. Executive Editor Diana Ransom and Editor-at-Large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin as they host From The Ground Up, a new podcast from Inc. that features frank and unfiltered conversations—with some of the most successful founders in the world—about navigating the role of the founder, the tips and tricks entrepreneurs need to know to be successful, and the secrets that nobody really tells you before you start a business.
    New episodes start April 4th, see you then!
    Website: https://www.inc.com/podcasts/from-the-ground-up

    • 2 min
    Powering the Future - AI Bootcamp FROM INC STUDIO AND SAP

    Powering the Future - AI Bootcamp FROM INC STUDIO AND SAP

    The impact of AI on finance departments will be huge.

    • 27 min
    Supply Ch(AI)n Strategy Session - AI Bootcamp FROM INC STUDIO AND SAP

    Supply Ch(AI)n Strategy Session - AI Bootcamp FROM INC STUDIO AND SAP

    How artificial intelligence is shaping the product journeys from procurement to end customers.

    • 19 min
    Janice Bryant Howroyd talks about acting up

    Janice Bryant Howroyd talks about acting up

    At last year's Inc 5000, editor-at-large Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan spoke to The ActOne Group CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd about her new book, Acting Up: Winning in Business and Life Using Down-Home Wisdom. Janice touches on her life and the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs.
    We also have a special custom segment in partnership with Chase. A third-generation homebuilder, Jake Jorgensen built Jorgensen Builders, a residential and commercial construction and remodeling company, on his own terms. In episode 2 of Redefining Growth, a miniseries by Inc. and Chase, Jorgensen shares how he went from “broom-pusher” to dream-maker, helping customers build the homes and businesses they envision. Here, he shares practical strategies that you can apply to kickstart, grow and transform your own venture, as well as how his Chase credit card rewards helped him along the way.

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
128 Ratings

128 Ratings

Starting up again… ,

Loving this relaunch!!

Inc. Uncensored was a fun listen, but I’m really thinking Inc.’s new From the Ground Up has potential. The co-hosts really listen to their guests and ask insightful questions. Everyone knows the journey of starting up a company is a tough one—and I hope they get into the real-life details of why and how that is!

Lion of Empathy ,

Meaningful

To see the continual insights brought by Inc is a joy and look for the future guest they will bring on. Many blessings to all 🌎🌎🌎

Eddie J. Soto ,

Love the storytelling in each episode by the guest and host. Christine is awesome

Bill Shufelt accidently being a problem solver for a specific need is truly enlightening. His persistence after constantly getting rejections. We all need a John in our life as Bill had.

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