Silicon Valley Bank: From Boom to Bust
The Great Fail kicks off Season 3 with one of the biggest failures of 2023 thus far, as we watched one of the nation’s largest banks unravel. Once a rising star in the tech industry, Silicon Valley...
View ArticleFTX – From Irresistible to Criminal
FTX was touted as THE cryptocurrency trading platform with its founder, visionary Sam Bankman-Fried, promising to revolutionize the industry. This once-promising Company was on path to decentralize...
View ArticleThe Downfall of Mars Hill Church
Mars Hill was a Seattle-based church led by Mark Driscoll- a beloved, endearing, powerful presence in the evangelical Christian community. He built Mars Hill into one of the fastest-growing churches...
View ArticleWhen the Wheels Came Off for Schwinn Bicycles
In 1895, Schwinn was driven by the pursuit of an American dream when bicycling was still a relatively new sport. As one of the longest-standing bicycle companies, Schwinn signified influence and...
View ArticleRevlon Gets Creamed
In 1952, Revlon created one of the most iconic, paradigm-shifting ad campaigns known as “Fire & Ice,” which posed a dramatic twist on why women wore makeup. Instead of seeking male admiration, it...
View ArticleBed, Bath &…Bankrupted
For 52 years, Bed, Bath & Beyond was the destination for high-quality home goods merchandise, top brands, and a discovery zone for home shopping that made it inspiring and fun. By January of 2014,...
View ArticleThe Wings get Clipped
The Wing, a pioneering and exclusive women’s co-working space, shattered glass ceilings and secured over $100 million from investors, including WeWork and Airbnb, venture capitalists, and celebrity...
View ArticleTGF Presents: Marketing Vanguard
As a special bonus episode this week, we are spotlighting another amazing series on the Adweek Podcast Network. Hosted by Jenny Rooney, Adweek’s first chief experience officer, Marketing Vanguard: the...
View ArticleKittyhawk: From Moonshot to a Longshot
A surprising announcement rippled through Silicon Valley in the Spring of 2017. A mysterious ‘flying car’ venture took the spotlight, fueled by rumors of Google co-founder Larry Page’s involvement. A...
View ArticleQuiznos is Toast
A surprising announcement rippled through Silicon Valley in the Spring of 2017. A mysterious ‘flying car’ venture took the spotlight, fueled by rumors of Google co-founder Larry Page’s involvement. A...
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