Can cloud seeding fight drought? Startup Rainmaker just raised $100 million to find outAfter breakthrough testing in Alaska and with backing from Lowercarbon Capital, Upfront Ventures, and others, founder Augustus Doricko is ready to take his drones to more places. Sep 21 26September 21, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
I fell down the health-maxxing rabbit hole—and crawled my way outWant to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on at-home diagnostics testing? You're in luck. Welcome to the sticky, seductive new business of DIY health. Sep 17 26September 17, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
AG1 joins the gummy craze: Why the powder pioneer is suddenly betting on chewable wellnessThe all-in-one nutrition pioneer is adding a gummy to its expanding product lineup. But can it bring the fun? Aug 10 26August 10, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
Loonen and the rise of consumer safety as status symbolWith environmental regulation in retreat, startup brands are finding they can profit by selling clean water, clean air, and more to the rich. Jul 17 26July 17, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
Inside Uber’s strategy to avoid a head-on collision with autonomous carsDara Khosrowshahi is spreading Uber’s robotaxi bets as early AV partner Waymo starts driving solo. Plus: A first look inside Uber's new Nuro AV. Jun 01 26June 01, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
AG1’s green with envy over the gummy-ification of wellnessSo what’s it going to do about it? AG1 CEO Kat Cole tells Fast Company her plan, Grüns CEO Chad Janis explains why he’s winning, and the supplements industry takes sides. Are you Team Powder or Team Gummy? May 27 26May 27, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopausePeri tracks hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, and more. Its investors include activist Ali Hewson, wife of U2 frontman Bono. Apr 02 26April 02, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
The most innovative finance companies of 2026Why Ramp, Robinhood, Bilt, Circle, and Plaid are among Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026. Mar 24 26March 24, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
How Ramp is deploying agentic AI to help contain corporate costsRamp's corporate card and expense management platform have become the go-to option for more than 50,000 businesses. Mar 24 26March 24, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
TBPN built a media powerhouse by tapping into the ‘internet’s dive bar’Under cohosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays, TBPN has turned the rapid-fire drama of X into a hit podcast for the tech elite and its aspirants. Mar 24 26March 24, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
Zillow CEO: ‘More than half of homebuyers cry during the process.’ AI can fix thatZillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman tells Fast Company how the housing market affordability crisis has changed home buying, and why AI can improve it. Feb 10 26February 10, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
My neighborhood is pushing back against sidewalk delivery robots. The fight’s coming to your town nextA dispatch from the bucolic Chicago neighborhood that's the latest battleground between tech and cities over food delivery robots. Feb 05 26February 05, 2026Article at fastcompany.com
The hardest startup in AmericaAugustus Doricko’s Rainmaker uses cloud seeding to bring rain where it’s needed. In the process, he’s been swept up in a storm of controversy. Dec 11 25December 11, 2025Article at fastcompany.com
Exclusive: Fanatics launches a prediction markets app, the first major sportsbook to do soFanatics CEO of betting and gaming Matt King reveals why the sports apparel and collectibles giant is launching Fanatics Markets. Dec 03 25December 03, 2025Article at fastcompany.com
Silicon Valley wants you to stop ‘rolling the dice’ about your future baby’s healthGenomics startups like Noor Siddiqui's Orchid promise healthier children through advanced embryo screening. Do they deliver? Sep 25 25September 25, 2025Article at fastcompany.com
Exclusive: Homeowner-focused fintech Aven raises $110 million funding roundThe startup, now worth $2.2 billion, plans to launch new products that complement its home-equity-backed credit cards. Sep 09 25September 09, 2025Article at fastcompany.com
What are ‘tokenized’ stocks, and why are trading platforms like Robinhood offering them?The trading platform is letting users buy crypto-like versions of shares in companies like SpaceX and OpenAI. Here's how it works. Jul 14 25July 14, 2025Article at fastcompany.com
Bilt to last? Inside the points-obsessed startup that rewards you for paying rent on timeBilt's rewards credit card was just the start. It's now building a $1-billion-a-year business as the loyalty program for every expense. Jun 24 25June 24, 2025Article at fastcompany.com
This startup romantasy publisher has the book industry swooningEntangled Publishing, the romantasy publisher behind Rebecca Yarros's hit Empyrean series, is writing a new formula for success in books. Mar 18 25March 18, 2025Article at fastcompany.com
The most innovative companies in finance and personal finance for 2025Fast Company's 2025 list of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in finance and personal finance includes Nubank, Robinhood, Zip, and more. Mar 18 25March 18, 2025Article at fastcompany.com