Marina Khidekel
Writer at Freelance
Founder, @hugimalsworld, TIME Best Inventions-recognized weighted plush for adults (okay, and kids)| Ex @Thrive @WomensHealthMag @Cosmopolitan
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1 month ago |
inc.com | Marina Khidekel
Raising capital can feel like a rite of passage for startup founders—a signal that your company is on the map. Shows like Shark Tank have made raising appear shiny and accessible, inspiring countless entrepreneurs to pursue equity funding. Offscreen, a cottage industry of pitch competitions and programs teaches founders how to pitch their companies to investors. So many founders focus on fundraising because securing capital can fuel a business’s rapid growth and ambitious plans.
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Dec 28, 2024 |
cnbc.com | Marina Khidekel
When I left a 20-year career as a journalist and editor to launch a brand of weighted stuffed animals, my friends and colleagues were shocked. Frankly, I was too. But I knew my career shift was the culmination of a lifelong mission. My family arrived in Columbus, Ohio, from Russia in the 80s when I was two. Mental health was not a topic of discussion. The prevailing wisdom was: If you're not seriously injured, no need to complain.
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Nov 18, 2024 |
inc.com | Marina Khidekel
Speaking with Bethenny Frankel, you start to understand a few of the traits that have helped her succeed: passion, dedication to authenticity, and an astronomical level of efficiency in how she thinks about everything from business decisions to finding a pizza place.
Eduardo Medina on Scaling With Purpose, Building a Resilient Culture, and Preparing for an AI Future
Nov 14, 2024 |
inc.com | Marina Khidekel
Eduardo Medina shares his strategies for leading BetterUp through rapid growth, why he ditched recurring meetings, and how he sees AI transforming the future of coaching. BY MARINA KHIDEKEL, FOUNDER AND CEO, HUGIMALS WORLD @MARINAKHIDEKELNOV 14, 2024Eduardo Medina. Photo: Courtesy Subject.
Eduardo Medina on Scaling With Purpose, Building a Resilient Culture, and Preparing for an AI Future
Nov 14, 2024 |
flipboard.com | Marina Khidekel
Eduardo Medina on Scaling With Purpose, Building a Resilient Culture, and Preparing for an AI FutureCo-founded in 2013 by Eduardo Medina and Alexi Robichaux, BetterUp is a pioneer in the field of career and life coaching, leveraging technology and an army of remote coaches to help corporate employees achieve personal and professional growth — and boost a company’s productivity as a result. The San …
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Thanks for the milestone award, @Harley & @Shopify! I glanced at our @HugimalsWorld orders today and realized we've gotten orders from every state and around the world, but today was the first time I'd seen order from someone on my STREET, a few doors down! So cool✨
One of my favourite parts of my job is delivering these Milestones to the founders behind these incredible businesses like @MarinaKhidekel from @HugimalsWorld 💚 https://t.co/wspajRq5YX
Thanks @Shopify & @harleyf for the milestone award and for being fans of @HugimalsWorld! https://t.co/mfynG7X5zr
Big influx of @HugimalsWorld orders during this debate. Cuddly stress relief for the people! 🧸✨
