Long before Roberta Kaplan won not one but two verdicts against Donald Trump, it was evident she had the temperament to square off against a garrulous figure like the former president.
“When I was a little kid, I spent a lot of time with my momR…
Many American girls grow up imagining themselves as Disney princesses—but not Lisa Becket, who always imagined herself as part of the behind-the-scenes teams that made the magic possible. This aspiration started at seven years old. Growing up in the f…
Change can be unnerving. But Nancy Mahon sees it as an opportunity for progress. This perspective makes her perhaps the perfect person to take on the recently created role of chief sustainability officer for beauty behemoth Estée Lauder Cos. (ELC) at …
When Liz Jenkins became the first-ever chief business officer at NBCUniversal Studio Group in September of last year, she knew she had her work cut out for her. The industry is facing “unprecedented headwinds,” says Jenkins, thanks to generative AI, i…
LGBTQ advocate, artist, and author Cecilia Gentili—who died in February, a week after her 52nd birthday—was a revolutionary figure for the trans community.
While her résumé rejected easy categorization, many of her accomplishments tangibly improve…
Reddit was founded nearly two decades ago, but it wasn’t until 2024 that the social media company finally went public. COO Jen Wong was behind the wheel when it happened at last on March 20.
Growing up on Long Island, Wong’s childhood could b…
However improbably, last summer saw a brief return to monoculture. Take, for instance, the soundtrack of the summer, which inarguably featured the songs “What Was I Made For?” “Dance the Night,” and “I’m Just Ken.” And who could forget the tongue-in-c…
LaFawn Davis is an optimist, which might be surprising for someone who has spent nearly two decades doing diversity, equity, and inclusion work. But she’s a realist, too. Of the backlash DEI and ESG programs are receiving she says, “I do believe it…
The fifth annual Fast Company Queer 50 was compiled by Fast Company writers and editors, with input from a number of trusted sources. We’d specifically like to thank our founding partner, Lesbians Who Tech & Allies, and all of our nominating partne…
The metaverse is poised to shift the fundamental way humans interact with each other. Understanding this emerging landscape is vital for organizations.
