Honoring the entrepreneurial spirit & America's fastest-growing companies

Athena Schindelheim, Special Projects Manager for Mansueto Ventures, fills us in on this year’s Inc. 500/5000 Conference.

In this episode, we delve into one of the business world's most celebrated events, the Inc. 500/5000 Conference. Athena Schindelheim, Special Projects Manager for Mansueto Ventures, publisher of Inc. and Fast Company magazines, gives us a behind the scenes look at this entrepreneurial tradition—from its humble beginnings to this year's lineup of superstar presenters.

During our interview, we learn:

• Inc. magazine’s own start-up story and the inspiration that launched the list.

• How this year’s event reinforces Inc.’s belief that now is the best time to make your company stronger.

• The importance of building a network that breeds entrepreneurial success.

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The Brand Show will be attending the Inc. 500/5000 Conference, Sept. 23-25 in Washington, D.C., so stay tuned for speaker interviews and session highlights via Twitter.