The Human Factor

<p>A dive into the messy, imperfect and all-too-human side of today’s leading business stories, inspired by the real-life, behind-the-scenes stories of struggle, innovation, creativity, resilience and ultimate breakthrough (or not). Hosted by Inc. and Fast Company’s CEO and Inc.’s former editor-in-chief, Eric Schurenberg.</p>

Savvy Ways to Secure Funding

Whether you’re crowdfunding, getting a bank loan, or seeking venture capital, you need to be able to pitch yourself and your business successfully. Today's episode features some of the biggest lessons learned from the founder of clean fragrance brand MOODEAUX, who has secured funding in an incredibly challenging market.

04-09
53:31

The Human Factor: Dorie Clark, author and executive education professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

In this week's lastest Human Factor, Eric talks to Dorie Clark. She is a professional speaker, a professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, and author of The Long Game: How to be a Longer-Term Thinker in A Short-Term World.

12-28
37:59

The Human Factor: Gillian Tett, author and journalist at the Financial Times

In this flashback episode of the Human Factor, Eric talked to British author and journalist at the Financial Times, Gillian Tett. She spoke to Eric about her insight on Donald Trump and Brexit through her knowledge in Social Anthropology.

12-21
39:46

The Human Factor: Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder and CEO of Parsley Health

Today on The Human Factor, Eric talks to Robin Berzin MD., Founder and CEO of holistic healthcare membership company, Parsley Health.

12-14
38:36

The Human Factor: Charles Whitaker, Dean + Professor at Northwestern University Medill

Over the summer, Eric sat down to have a conversation with the first African American dean to run Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University, Charles Whitaker. In this episode, the professor shares his thoughts on the strides he's been taking towards diversifying the industry of journalism.

12-07
32:35

The Human Factor: Phil Libin, Co-Founder and CEO of mmhmm

Today on the Human Factor, Eric has a conversation with Phil Libin, co-founder, and CEO of the virtual camera software company mmhmm.

11-30
39:27

The Human Factor: Phyllis Newhouse, CEO and Founder of Xtreme Soultions Inc., and Shoulder Up

On this week's Human Factor, Eric talks to serial entrepreneur, investor, retired military senior officer, and mentor, Phyllis Newhouse.

11-23
37:08

The Human Factor: Brad Feld, Entrepreneur and Author of The Entrepreneur's Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors

Today on The Human Factor, Eric speaks to Brad Feld, entrepreneur, investor, and author of his latest book The Entrepreneur's Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors

11-16
48:00

The Human Factor: Alisa Cohn, CEO Coach and Author of "From Start-up to Grown-up"

In today's episode of The Human Factor, Eric has a conversation with Alisa Cohn, an executive coach and author of "From Start-up to Grown-up", a book to help founders grow into leaders of thriving businesses.

11-09
34:17

The Human Factor: Erica Dhawan, Author of Digital Body Language

In this week's episode of The Human Factor, Eric talks to Erica Dhawan, keynote speaker and author of Digital Body Language: How To Build Trust and Connection, No Matter The Distance.

11-02
39:19

The Human Factor: Adi Tartarko, Founder and CEO at Houzz

Today on The Human Factor, Eric speaks to Adi Tartarko, Founder and CEO of the home design site, Houzz.

10-19
41:30

The Human Factor: Nancy Gibbs, Director of the Shorenstein Center

In this episode, Eric talks with the director of the Shorenstein Center and the Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice of Press, Politics and Public Policy, Nancy Gibbs.

10-12
42:04

The Human Factor: David Schonthal, Business School Professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management

On today's episode of The Human Factor, Eric speaks to David Schonthal, a Clinical Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

10-05
36:30

The Human Factor: Ragy Thomas, CEO of Sprinklr

In this latest episode of The Human Factor, Eric sits down with Ragy Thomas, CEO, and founder of the customer experience management platform, Sprinklr.

09-28
39:35

The Human Factor: Deryl McKissack CEO of McKissack & McKissack

In this week's episode of The Human Factor, CEO of INC & Fast Company, Eric Schurenberg, talks to Deryl McKissack, CEO of McKissack & McKissack - a continuation of the nation’s oldest African-American architectural firm.

09-28
38:32

The Human Factor: Paddy Cosgrave, Co-Founder of The Web Summit

In this episode of The Human Factor, Eric chats with Irish entrepreneur Paddy Cosgrave. He is the co-founder of Web Summit - an annual technology conference.

09-28
41:03

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