HomeHero: Los Angeles

Like many companies, HomeHero came from humble beginnings. Founders Kyle Hill and Mike Townsend watched for many years the struggles their parents went through finding, hiring and managing home care for their aging grandparents.  Our mission is to become the most trusted home care brand in the world, and that starts by delivering one amazing…

We are the XX: New York City

We are the XX is a female founded media company that produces content that exposes the world we live in — a world that is, in fact, 50% female and unapologetically so. Kassidy Brown and Allison Rapson founded We are the XX to create content for women with a rebellious spirit, an audacious voice and…

Jake O’Brien: New York City

Security Check: I’m Jake, and I’m a technical marketer, videographer, storyteller and content creator. What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I was raised in a small town in southwestern Connecticut, part of the tri-state area. With a background in journalism, entertainment, and that easy-going California personality, I knew I wanted to go…

The Path: New York City

The Path teaches ancient meditation techniques in a modern way. This month they’re hosting sits each Tuesday and Wednesday evening at Gallery 151 and an enchanting Tibetan Bowl meditation December 13th. You can join the community by reserving a spot here: thepath.com/nyc or snag a monthly membership for just $85 to join each sit all…

Susan Kamenar: New York City

Security Check: I’m the founder of COPPR Creative, a boutique agency focused on innovative storytelling in the outdoors, adventure and travel space. What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I always had the California bug inside me but opportunity knocked in NYC so I spent a whirlwind three years living in Greenpoint and…

Wagespot: Los Angeles

Salary is the most important aspect of people’s financial lives. WageSpot believes salary should be based on your skills, talent and experience – your true worth, not on your past salary history or a title. WageSpot gives an opportunity to every individual user to share their salary information and thus help bring transparency to the topic…

SocialRank: New York City

Spend a lot of time on Twitter and Instagram? Do you have a bunch of followers and have no idea who they are? If so you’ll love SocialRank. SocialRank is the easiest way to understand who your Twitter and Instagram followers are. SocialRank pulls in all of your followers into a central location and lets…

Vishal Sapra: New York City

Security Check: Growth and Digital Innovation at an Ad Agency by day // Crusader for Human Capability and Kilt Wearer by night What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I’ve had a love affair with LA for a long time; so much so, that I missed pretty much every return flight I was…

Laurel & Wolf: Los Angeles

Laurel & Wolf designers are carefully hand-selected from the country’s best interior design talent. After a designer applies, the team evaluates and selects designers based on a combination of education, experience, professional certifications and of course, their design work.

Lenny Letter: New York City

Appreciate Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner of GIRLS fame take on life? Look no further than their email newsletter, Lenny Letter, the first of which came out this week. Featuring an interview with Hillary Clinton, a piece featuring an under-appreciated badass lady, and more, it’s one of our new favorite go to places to plug…

Alex Elias: New York City

Security Check: Hi, I’m Alex, and I’m the founder of Qloo. We’ve built a recommendation engine for all of culture and entertainment. Think Netflix or Pandora operating on multiple dimensions – food, fashion, music, literature, film and travel. Check us out here. I also play some jazz and make some art. What’s your historical Los…

Heal: Los Angeles

Heal gets a doctor to your home with a tap on your iPhone. A licensed pediatrician or family doctor arrives in under 60 minutes and every visit is just $99, no hidden costs. Heal cares for your entire family on your schedule.