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BUSINESS CLASS: THE SERIES

Taking you across markets and industries showing how entrepreneurs are evolving their businesses and themselves in the face of a changing world.
New Episodes
Business Class: Episode 6 Big Decisions
Learning to trust ideas and instincts, along with data, can help small business owners make crucial decisions to grow their businesses. Watch Episode 6 now.
Nov 10, 2023

Watch More

Business Class: Suneel Gupta on the 4 C's of Entrepreneurship
Hear how Suneel Gupta, host of Business Class, classifies entrepreneurs enabling him to create a circle of support to sustain his business journey.

Watch More

Business Class: Suneel Gupta on the 4 C's of Entrepreneurship
Hear how Suneel Gupta, host of Business Class, classifies entrepreneurs enabling him to create a circle of support to sustain his business journey.
Catch up on this season
Season 3
In this new season of Business Class, follow Suneel Gupta around the country as he dives into the minds, journeys, and businesses of today’s most innovative entrepreneurs.

8 total episodes

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  • Business Class: Episode 1 Bootstrapping vs. Investment
    See how business owners often try, fail, learn, and get up again to fund their businesses. Watch Episode 1 now.
    Oct 03, 2023
  • Business Class: Episode 2 Staffing Up
    See how small business owners can find the right team – and empower and motivate them to reach their highest potential. Watch Episode 2 now.
    Oct 03, 2023
  • Business Class: Alexis Ohanian On Connecting with Customers
    Hear how Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and CEO of 776, discovered answering every customer email helped him build a strong community for his business.
    Oct 03, 2023
  • Business Class: Adair Curtis on Being a Good Team Coach
    Hear how Adair Curtis, co-founder, and CEO of JSN Studio, carefully and deliberately thinks through how he manages and motivates his team.
    Oct 03, 2023
  • Business Class: Episode 3 Embracing Change
    See how learning to be flexible and adapting to change can help small business owners thrive. Watch Episode 3 now.
    Oct 20, 2023
  • Business Class: Episode 4 Always On
    Creating boundaries can help sustain you, allowing you to build a better business. Watch Episode 4 now.
    Oct 20, 2023
  • Business Class: Rebecca Hessel Cohen on Social Media Marketing
    Hear how Rebecca Hessel Cohen, founder and creative director of LoveShackFancy, leverages social media to respond and learn directly from customers.
    Oct 20, 2023
  • Business Class: Alli Webb on Creating a Branded Experience
    Hear Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar and Squeeze, discuss how branding is so much more than just a logo.
    Oct 20, 2023
  • Business Class: Episode 5 Making Time
    Simplifying systems and seeking support can help small business owners carve out time to reach their next milestone. Watch Episode 5 now.
    Nov 10, 2023
  • Business Class: Nick Stone on Forging Human Connections
    Hear how Nick Stone, founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, prioritizes his team to make sure they all feel appreciated and motivated to fuel the business.
    Nov 10, 2023
  • Business Class: Episode 6 Big Decisions
    Learning to trust ideas and instincts, along with data, can help small business owners make crucial decisions to grow their businesses. Watch Episode 6 now.
    Nov 10, 2023
  • Business Class: Suneel Gupta on the 4 C's of Entrepreneurship
    Hear how Suneel Gupta, host of Business Class, classifies entrepreneurs enabling him to create a circle of support to sustain his business journey.
    Nov 10, 2023
Catch up on last season
Season 2
Join host Suneel Gupta in Season 2 of Business Class. Recognize the challenges entrepreneurs face running their companies, and learn what successful businesses are made of.

8 total episodes

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  • The Moment of Inspiration
    Every origin story has valuable insights for founders like you. Watch episode 1 now.
    Oct 19, 2022
  • The Power of Community
    See how community can be influential to a business’ success. Continue the journey with Suneel and watch episode 2 now.
    Nov 03, 2022
  • The Grind
    See how hard work, flexibility, and perseverance is key to unlocking business success. Watch episode 3 now.
    Nov 17, 2022
  • The Search For Balance
    Setting boundaries, managing time, and adding joy to your routine can make all the difference in fostering a healthy work-life balance. See how these entrepreneurs focus, reset, and recharge on episode 4 of Business Class.
    Dec 06, 2022
  • Success (Is Just the Beginning)
    Episode 5 explores how small business owners define – and redefine – success to keep reaching new goals.
    Dec 19, 2022
  • David Chang on Leadership
    See how David Chang's leadership strategy evolved as his restaurant empire soared beyond a bowl of noodles
    Oct 19, 2022
  • Issa Rae on Building a Team
    See how Issa Rae take a community-first approach to her business Hilltop Kitchen + Coffee.
    Nov 03, 2022
  • Ben & Jerry on Following your Values
    Hear how founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield rooted their company in values to make the world a little sweeter.
    Nov 17, 2022
  • Michael Acton Smith on Finding Balance
    Hear how Michael Acton Smith, co-founder and co-CEO of meditation app Calm, prioritizes time to re-energize and makes sure he and his employees stay steady and focused during work hours.
    Dec 06, 2022
Catch up on this season
Season 3
In this new season of Business Class, follow Suneel Gupta around the country as he dives into the minds, journeys, and businesses of today’s most innovative entrepreneurs.

8 total episodes

Post Carousel Desktop

  • Business Class: Episode 1 Bootstrapping vs. Investment
    See how business owners often try, fail, learn, and get up again to fund their businesses. Watch Episode 1 now.
    Oct 03, 2023
    Business Class: Episode 2 Staffing Up
    See how small business owners can find the right team – and empower and motivate them to reach their highest potential. Watch Episode 2 now.
    Oct 03, 2023
    Business Class: Alexis Ohanian On Connecting with Customers
    Hear how Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and CEO of 776, discovered answering every customer email helped him build a strong community for his business.
    Oct 03, 2023
  • Business Class: Adair Curtis on Being a Good Team Coach
    Hear how Adair Curtis, co-founder, and CEO of JSN Studio, carefully and deliberately thinks through how he manages and motivates his team.
    Oct 03, 2023
    Business Class: Episode 3 Embracing Change
    See how learning to be flexible and adapting to change can help small business owners thrive. Watch Episode 3 now.
    Oct 20, 2023
    Business Class: Episode 4 Always On
    Creating boundaries can help sustain you, allowing you to build a better business. Watch Episode 4 now.
    Oct 20, 2023
  • Business Class: Rebecca Hessel Cohen on Social Media Marketing
    Hear how Rebecca Hessel Cohen, founder and creative director of LoveShackFancy, leverages social media to respond and learn directly from customers.
    Oct 20, 2023
    Business Class: Alli Webb on Creating a Branded Experience
    Hear Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar and Squeeze, discuss how branding is so much more than just a logo.
    Oct 20, 2023
    Business Class: Episode 5 Making Time
    Simplifying systems and seeking support can help small business owners carve out time to reach their next milestone. Watch Episode 5 now.
    Nov 10, 2023
  • Business Class: Nick Stone on Forging Human Connections
    Hear how Nick Stone, founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, prioritizes his team to make sure they all feel appreciated and motivated to fuel the business.
    Nov 10, 2023
    Business Class: Episode 6 Big Decisions
    Learning to trust ideas and instincts, along with data, can help small business owners make crucial decisions to grow their businesses. Watch Episode 6 now.
    Nov 10, 2023
    Business Class: Suneel Gupta on the 4 C's of Entrepreneurship
    Hear how Suneel Gupta, host of Business Class, classifies entrepreneurs enabling him to create a circle of support to sustain his business journey.
    Nov 10, 2023
Catch up on last season
Season 2
Join host Suneel Gupta in Season 2 of Business Class. Recognize the challenges entrepreneurs face running their companies, and learn what successful businesses are made of.

8 total episodes

Post Carousel Desktop

  • The Moment of Inspiration
    Every origin story has valuable insights for founders like you. Watch episode 1 now.
    Oct 19, 2022
    The Power of Community
    See how community can be influential to a business’ success. Continue the journey with Suneel and watch episode 2 now.
    Nov 03, 2022
    The Grind
    See how hard work, flexibility, and perseverance is key to unlocking business success. Watch episode 3 now.
    Nov 17, 2022
    The Search For Balance
    Setting boundaries, managing time, and adding joy to your routine can make all the difference in fostering a healthy work-life balance. See how these entrepreneurs focus, reset, and recharge on episode 4 of Business Class.
    Dec 06, 2022
  • Success (Is Just the Beginning)
    Episode 5 explores how small business owners define – and redefine – success to keep reaching new goals.
    Dec 19, 2022
    David Chang on Leadership
    See how David Chang's leadership strategy evolved as his restaurant empire soared beyond a bowl of noodles
    Oct 19, 2022
    Issa Rae on Building a Team
    See how Issa Rae take a community-first approach to her business Hilltop Kitchen + Coffee.
    Nov 03, 2022
    Ben & Jerry on Following your Values
    Hear how founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield rooted their company in values to make the world a little sweeter.
    Nov 17, 2022
  • Michael Acton Smith on Finding Balance
    Hear how Michael Acton Smith, co-founder and co-CEO of meditation app Calm, prioritizes time to re-energize and makes sure he and his employees stay steady and focused during work hours.
    Dec 06, 2022

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