Inc.

Biz Stone

The co-founder of Twitter and Ask Jelly explains what it takes to identify—and sustain—a business that reaches millions of users
STAYING POSITIVE “Everyone else thought Twitter was stupid,” Biz Stone says. “Our brains just didn’t hear the criticisms, so we kept working on it.”

How do you know when it’s the right time to start a company or make a major career move?

I’ve always followed a person and never followed money or an institution. When I left Google, it was because Evan

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Inc.

Inc.1 min read
Beauty Filter
Countless companies have elevated everyday items to iconic: Apple upgraded the nerdy MP3 player, Nest turned thermostats into real estate selling points, and Aesop made hand soap a status symbol. Ryan Babenzien and Arjan Singh, founders of NYCbased J
Inc.3 min read
Be You, but Better
Esther Perel has heard it all. There's the tale of a marriage born of the Iraq War and the one about a twice-married (to each other) couple. And, of course, there's the classic couple's dilemma: She wants change, and he can't let go. Perel has explor
Inc.4 min read
The Business of Building a Better Future
Rohit Bhargava | INC.'S NON-OBVIOUS BUSINESS BOOKS The founder of the Non-Obvious Company, Rohit Bhargava is a trend curator and best-selling author of nine books. What vibe do people most want from their place of work? Answer: coffee shop cozy. This

Related Books & Audiobooks