Who Runs That?

Insightful discussions from the world of business.

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Have you ever seen a product you love and thought about what goes on in the company behind it? Enjoy surprising conversations with the people in charge of some of America’s most interesting businesses.

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Food52: Who Runs That?

Co-founder and president Merrill Stubbs explains how Food52 taps into a dedicated online community to develop products and share recipes.

Reductress: Who Runs That?

Co-founders Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo explain what it takes to get a satirical website off the ground.

Bonobos: Who Runs That?

CEO Micky Onvural discusses the company’s brand identity and why marketers make great chief executives.

Zola: Who Runs That?

Shan-Lyn Ma and Nobu Nakaguchi started a wedding planning and registry website that operates like a retail business.

Oscar: Who Runs That?

Mario Schlosser, co-founder and CEO of the health insurance company, explains what it’s like to start a business in such a highly regulated and politicized industry.

NerdWallet: Who Runs That?

Tim Chen decided to start a personal finance website after struggling to find helpful information about credit cards online.

Merge Records: Who Runs That?

Laura Ballance and Mac McCaughan started the Durham-based record label so they could get indie bands, and their own band, off the ground.

Coffee Meets Bagel: Who Runs That?

Dawoon Kang, CEO of the popular dating app, talks about co-founding the company with her sisters and turning down a $30 Million buyout.

Harry’s: Who Runs That?

CEO Andy Katz-Mayfield talks about razor-blade manufacturing challenges, facial-hair trends, and masculinity.

Chirps: Who Runs That?

Rose Wang, CEO of the cricket-based snack company, talks about going on Shark Tank and the ethics of eating bugs.

Field Notes: Who Runs That?

Co-founder Aaron Draplin explains what it’s like to be in the paper notebook business in the digital age.

E.L.F.: Who Runs That?

Tarang Amin, CEO of the cosmetics company, talks about trends in the beauty industry and what it’s like to test products on his own face.

Carnival Corporation: Who Runs That?

CEO Arnold Donald talks about cruise industry trends and what it’s like to oversee multiple brands at once.

Kickee Pants: Who Runs That?

CEO Aerin Nicole used her knowledge of bamboo textiles to design clothes for babies—then for adults.

Do Something: Who Runs That?

Aria Finger, CEO of the nonprofit, talks about the issues young adults and teens care about most and how DoSomething helps them turn their beliefs into action.

Betterment: Who Runs That?

Jon Stein, CEO of the online investment company, thinks regular people should have access to the investment strategies of the rich.

Big Gay Ice Cream: Who Runs That?

Douglas Quint, co-founder of the New York–based soft-serve company, talks about what it takes to get a small business off the ground.

Closing the Gap Between Luxury Goods and Affordable Fashion

Karla Gallardo, head of the apparel company Cuyana, explains what it takes to make minimalist products that still have royal appeal.

Cuyana: Who Runs That?

Karla Gallardo, head of the fashion company Cuyana, explains what it takes to make minimalist products that still have royal appeal.