Graham Winfrey

New York, United States

Deputy Digital Editor at Inc.

features editor @Inc. Former @IndieWire, @PEI_news

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He Sold His Company for More Than $100 Million in 2024. Here’s His Advice for Every CEO

2 months ago | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

Joe Hyrkin, former CEO of the digital media company Issuu, shares his best advice for business owners contemplating a sale. BY GRAHAM WINFREY, FEATURES EDITOR, INC. @GRAHAMWINFREYFEB 17, 2025Issuu CEO Joe Hyrkin. Illustration: Inc; Photo: Getty ImagesIf you’re looking to sell your tech company in 2025, Joe Hyrkin would be a good person to talk to.
James Ledbetter, Former Editor-in-Chief of Inc., Dies at 60

Oct 31, 2024 | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

A widely respected and admired journalist, he held leadership positions at publishers including Time, Fortune, and Reuters. BY GRAHAM WINFREY, FEATURES EDITOR, INC. @GRAHAMWINFREYOCT 31, 2024James Ledbetter, former editor-in-chief of Inc. Photo: Shayan AsgharniaJames Ledbetter, former editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine, died on October 28. The cause of death was a heart attack. He was 60. A widely respected and admired journalist, Jim was an accomplished reporter even before graduating from college.
Founder-Friendly Investors: Backers Should Have Your Back

Oct 28, 2024 | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

Three years ago, U.S. entrepreneurs were enjoying one of the best funding environments in decades. Venture capital and private equity hit all-time highs as banks loaned at historically low interest rates. All you needed to get a term sheet, it seemed, was a smile and a pitch deck. Then the music stopped. In 2022, VC and PE activity declined, while business owners in need of debt financing faced a higher cost of capital thanks to a series of steep interest rate hikes.
Steve Jobs Swore the Key Difference Between Successful People And Everyone Else Comes Down to 1 Choice

Sep 30, 2024 | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

When the rubber meets the road and you aren’t sure of the way forward, this technique will guide you. Steve Jobs. Illustration: Inc; Photo: Getty ImagesIn 2005, Steve Jobs delivered a commencement speech at Stanford University that quickly became legendary. He left the crowd with a powerful piece of advice:Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Steve Jobs was one of those entrepreneurs known for his ability to trust his instincts in making bold decisions.
How the Leaders of Inc. 5000 Companies Are Driving Growth in 2024

Aug 14, 2024 | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

The CEOs of America's fastest-growing private companies have a lot in common. They're go-getters and risk-takers. They're results-driven problem-solvers, and they don't have the luxury of quitting when times get tough. Inc.'s annual CEO Survey highlights their growth tactics, productivity hacks, and greatest challenges in 2024.
10 Companies With Benefits and Policies That Support Employees

Jun 17, 2024 | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

By , Features editor, Inc. Not all perks are created equal. To come up with benefits and policies that your employees actually want, all you have to do is ask them. Many of the perks offered by the companies on this year's Best Workplaces Editors' List were implemented after soliciting feedback from their workers. There's really no better way to prove that your people are your greatest asset. Here are the 10 companies that made this year's Editors' List.
Apply Now for Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors List

May 28, 2024 | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

By , Features editor, Inc. Inc. is now accepting applications for our sixth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list. We're once again looking to celebrate the private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders with a track record of backing founder-led companies. But more than that, we want to find firms that entrepreneurs can trust and collaborate with while receiving the financial support they need to help accelerate growth.
40 Lessons From Michael Dell's Extraordinary Career

May 3, 2024 | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

By , Features editor, Inc. Few entrepreneurs have a resume as formidable as Michael Dell's. The billionaire founder revolutionized the PC industry, took his company public twice--completing the largest corporate privatization in history in the process--and pulled off an astonishing transformation from PC maker to global technology giant. Today, the three-time Inc.
How These Hollywood Entrepreneurs Saved Their Company After Its Founder Died Unexpectedly

Jan 12, 2024 | inc-aus.com | Graham Winfrey

Lighthearted Entertainment’s co-presidents built upon the legacy of founder and CEO Howard Schultz by producing hit shows over the past decade. There was nothing lighthearted about the past decade for reality television company Lighthearted Entertainment. Founded in Los Angeles in 1992 by CEO and longtime TV executive Howard Schultz, the company suffered a tragedy when, in 2014, Schultz died unexpectedly at the age of 61 while vacationing in Hawaii with his family.
How These Hollywood Entrepreneurs Saved Their Company After Its Founder Died Unexpectedly

Jan 12, 2024 | inc.com | Graham Winfrey

By Graham Winfrey, Features editor, Inc.@GrahamWinfreyThere was nothing lighthearted about the past decade for reality television company Lighthearted Entertainment. Founded in Los Angeles in 1992 by CEO and longtime TV executive Howard Schultz, the company suffered a tragedy when, in 2014, Schultz died unexpectedly at the age of 61 while vacationing in Hawaii with his family.