Inc. was founded in 1979 by Bernie Goldhirsh, an entrepreneur and publisher. Goldhirsh created Inc. as a magazine dedicated to covering small businesses and startups, aiming to provide practical advice and inspiration for entrepreneurs. The idea for Inc. came from Goldhirsh's own experiences as a business owner and his recognition of the need for a publication that focused specifically on the challenges and opportunities faced by growing companies. Today, Inc. is owned by Mansueto Ventures, a company founded by Joe Mansueto, who acquired the magazine in 2005. Based in New York City, Inc. primarily covers business news, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The publication offers a wide range of content including company profiles, business strategies, leadership advice, and technology trends. While its main focus is on business and entrepreneurship, Inc. also touches on related topics such as personal finance, workplace culture, and the impact of politics and economics on small businesses. The magazine and its website feature articles, interviews with successful entrepreneurs, how-to guides, and analysis of business trends, aiming to provide valuable insights for business owners, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of Inc. is its annual “Inc. 5000“ list, which ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This list has become a prestigious benchmark in the business world, and many now-famous companies, including Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, and LinkedIn, were featured on the Inc. 5000 (or its predecessor, the Inc. 500) before they became household names. This demonstrates Inc.'s role in identifying and showcasing emerging business trends and successful entrepreneurial ventures long before they hit the mainstream.