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In this era of AI-powered rapid change, what defines innovation at the world’s most cutting-edge companies? Fast Company’s executive editor, Amy Farley, and editorial director, Jill Bernstein, two architects of the annual Most Innovative Companies list, take you inside the ideas and approaches that earned MIC recognition for 2026.  In this interactive session, they break down the trends behind this year’s most forward-thinking organizations and share practical strategies that leaders at all levels can apply right now. Whether you’re refining your roadmap or scanning the horizon for what’s next, you’ll gain actionable insights and valuable new perspectives. Source link

REI’s anniversary sale is overflowing with deals. Our gear team handpicked 18 of their favorite steals to help you gear up for less. The REI anniversary sale is officially here, offering massive discounts on everything from backpacking tents and sleeping bags to hiking footwear. (Photo: Joe Hendrickson via Getty Images, Canva)Published May 15, 2026 03:33AMPaging all gear addicts! Ski bums, mountain bikers, climbers, campers, runners!  This is not a drill. REI’s biggest sale of the year is here. If you love to spend time outside—and you hate to spend money—the REI Anniversary Sale is impossible to beat. For the frugal…

The Claude by Anthropic app logo appears on the screen of a smartphone in Reno, United States, on November 21, 2024. (Photo by Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, May 13, I was running through a backlog of client deliverables when the Anthropic announcement came across my feed — one of those low-key product drops that lands differently depending on what you already know. The first thing I recognized was the month-end prepper. I’d built it. Not a version of it, not something adjacent — the same logic, the same connectors, the same purpose, already running inside…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Real estate doesn’t fight change — it rewrites it. Disruption becomes real infrastructure faster than you think. The real estate industry is not afraid of new technology. It’s actually quite good at it, specifically, at taking new technology and making it work for the existing system instead of against it.This is worth sitting with, because the way most people in proptech talk about real estate suggests a stubborn, backwards industry that keeps losing battles with progress. That framing is wrong, and it leads founders to build the wrong things and…

Below, Laura Vanderkam shares five key insights from her new book, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance. Laura is the author of several time management books and the host of the Before Breakfast podcast. She is also the host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. What’s the big idea? What if you’re not actually “too busy,” but just missing the secret to making your time work for you? By tracking your hours, embracing small steps, and saying yes to what excites you, you can turn everyday life into…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Entrepreneurs often fail to create a personal plan, and even more fail to continually assess it. 75% of owners regret exiting their business — often due to a lack of personal planning. Use the assessment tools you’ve refined as a business owner to unlock personal planning success. The best entrepreneurs are planners. For most who are achieving success, they already have the long game in mind: a multi-year vision for their business with clear milestones and metrics to measure success. Established methods guide their growth planning, and those who aren’t…

Some people are trying to emulate AI by thinking as AI thinks.gettyIn today’s column, I examine a newly emerging trend involving people opting to change how they think by emulating the way that AI thinks. Actually, for clarification, it is a misnomer to say that AI can “think” – this is an anthropomorphism of what AI is computationally and mathematically doing. In any case, many people believe or seem to think that AI thinks, so I am going to carry forward that premise in this discussion (please realize that the premise is not strictly valid).A further complication is that there…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways AI agents can override your instructions. Unlike a chatbot, autonomous agents have direct access to your systems — and a simple “stop” command is not a reliable safeguard. The security risk associated with AI agents is a result of architectural choices — direct system access, missing hard interlocks and context window compaction. Governance is essential before deployment, including architecture-level controls, audits, kill switch procedures and contingency plans. The advent of AI agents has suddenly opened up a world of limitless possibilities. Unlike a traditional AI chatbot, agents don’t just talk;…

Chances are, you’re working hard, hustling along, and doing your best to stay ahead of things. But when you strive for success, you can risk burnout by concentrating on a limited definition of success. It’s possible, however, to reduce the likelihood you’ll burn out and ensure you stay energized by redefining what you’re trying to accomplish and how you’re making the effort. Burnout is especially prevalent. According to Gallup, three out of four employees experience burnout. If you experience it, you’re likely to have more sick days, feel less confident, and be looking for another job. In addition, if you’re…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Most CPA relationships focus on compliance, leaving proactive tax strategy and planning overlooked. Q2 offers founders the clearest opportunity to evaluate and improve CPA relationships. Strategic CPA partnerships help founders make informed financial decisions before deadlines create constraints. Most founders don’t question their CPA relationship unless the cracks start to affect the business. That usually doesn’t look like a single dramatic mistake, but more like consistent delayed answers, reactive planning, filings handled only at the deadline and important decisions made without a clear view of the tax impact. In the…