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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “Just find a co-founder” is some of the worst advice we can give new entrepreneurs.A great co-founder can dramatically improve your odds of success. They can bring skills you don’t have, challenge your thinking, carry part of the load and help turn an idea into a real company. But the wrong co-founder can be far more dangerous than having no co-founder at all. The problem often starts in college. A few friends sit around talking about an idea. Everyone gets excited. Suddenly they’re business partners.I saw this firsthand when I invested in…
Help your friends and family hit the trail in style and comfort (Photo: REI)Published October 21, 2026 02:50PMHikers love gear, which makes holiday shopping for trail-mad friends and family so much fun. They get excited about all kinds of outdoor products, there’s always a ton of innovative new tech out there, and you know they’ll put their gifts to good use. From an ultralight puffy to ultratough socks, these eight picks from REI will please any hiker on your list—and are sure to keep you on the short list for future adventures. REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket REI Co-op Rainier…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Burnout thrives in ambiguity. By all means, encourage your teams to use AI. But make your expectations clear, your processes transparent and your boundaries firm. When it comes to their AI use, leaders should codify best practices and make sure every employee understands when to use AI tools and how. If you’re finding yourself exhausted at the end of each day — mentally depleted, unable to do much more than scroll or stare at Netflix — you’re not alone. Heavy AI users are increasingly suffering from a phenomenon researchers are…
Outfit your family and friends for powder days, post-ski fun, and everything in between (Photo: Getty)Published October 21, 2026 02:57PMSkiers are gear-obsessed, with good reason. Skiing is just better with equipment that’s dialed for comfort and performance. That makes holiday shopping for them both easier (you can eliminate looking for the right mountain-themed jigsaw puzzle) and more difficult (you had better be up to speed about what’s hot on the slopes). Thankfully, this guide will help you stick the proverbial landing. All of the gifts here from REI are guaranteed to delight the skiers on your list, and they run…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Founders naturally spend a lot of time planning for growth, but the part that often gets the least attention is when to grow your operations with it. Even the smartest founders wait too long to grow their systems, so don’t beat yourself up if you’re one of them. Read on to see exactly what building early looks like. One of the decisions that can determine whether a growing company scales smoothly or starts to strain has little to do with the product, the pitch or the funding round. It comes…
Give ’em more two-wheel fun with these eight products (Photo: REI)Published October 21, 2026 03:04PMIf there’s one thing most adventure-loving families can agree on, it’s this: bikes do it all, from thrill rides to zipping over to a friend’s house to the school or work commute. Luckily, there’s never been a better time to raise a biker, thanks to the wide range of children’s cycling gear out there. These eight products from REI make awesome holiday gifts for aspiring shredders, from bikes to packs to safety equipment. The only catch? Better be prepared to get on your own bike and…
Key Takeaways Gina Mastantuono, president and CFO of software company ServiceNow, says CFOs can learn from how elite athletes approach their jobs. She said performing at a high level means making time for recovery, not just pushing harder. Her message challenges a stubborn corporate mindset that the more you work, the more committed you are. Working long hours and barely sleeping sets a poor example for the people you lead, even though the habits still pass for dedication in the executive suite, says one CFO. You may see an impressive work ethic, but your employees may just see an implied,…
For friends and family who want to run farther or faster, or just run more, these eight products are magic (Photo: REI)Published October 21, 2026 03:06PMIf it seems like everyone is a trail runner now, it’s because it’s true. The once-niche sport has boomed in recent years, with runners everywhere discovering the joy of trails. The uptake has also been helped along by high-quality gear tuned to the specific needs of trail runners. Give the gift of speed and comfort with these eight picks from REI, and watch how fast your loved ones make the transition from unwrapping to lacing…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Being a top performer doesn’t automatically make someone a good manager. Before you promote, walk the candidate through what the role actually requires, and ask directly whether they still want it. Separate recognition from promotion. Consider rewarding strong employees with higher pay, more ownership or other opportunities rather than promoting them into a role they may not want or be suited for. Give candidates real decision-making responsibilities to assess their readiness. If they want the job and aren’t fully ready but could grow into it, provide mentoring and training to…
Environmental pressures and booming recreation are pushing bears into closer contact with humans. Government agencies don’t track bear attacks and encounters across the United States, so one Texas outdoorsman compiled his own comprehensive log. In 2026, at least 73 black or grizzly bear attacks have been documented across North America (Photo: Generated using Claude)Published October 21, 2026 04:24PMAround 3:30 A.M. on October 7, a black bear sow and her two cubs broke into a man’s house near Salmon, Idaho. To protect his two sleeping daughters and wife, the man, Brian Heidemann, tackled the mother bear and put it in a…