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Graphic design
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

I started a side hustle making stickers and art prints to escape from work now I earn more than my old day job

Lee Tze Gwen transitioned from creating gory game animations to launching Curious Pots, an art side hustle focused on wholesome greenery during the pandemic.
#dropshipping
fromForbes
6 days ago
Bootstrapping

What Is Dropshipping?: Everything You Need To Know - Forbes Advisor

Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

I run a business while traveling the world. I couldn't have afforded to scale it while living in the US.

Living abroad reduces living costs, enabling entrepreneurs to take risks and invest in their businesses more effectively.
Bootstrapping
fromForbes
6 days ago

What Is Dropshipping?: Everything You Need To Know - Forbes Advisor

Dropshipping allows entrepreneurs to sell products without holding inventory, reducing startup costs and risks associated with traditional retail.
Startup companies
fromFortune
20 hours ago

Eventbrite CEO sold her company for $500 million-without a job for the first time since 15, she's playing chess with a robot and eyeing internships | Fortune

Julia Hartz sold Eventbrite for $500 million and is now exploring new career opportunities after stepping down as CEO.
#business-growth
Bootstrapping
fromInc
1 day ago

Stop Avoiding Rejection. It's Holding Your Business Back

Rejection is a natural and essential part of business growth, offering valuable lessons that success cannot teach.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This Dad's 'Horrible' Smelling Bachelor Pad Inspired His Business. It Hit $12K a Month Fast - Now On Track for $100M a Year.

Dancy launched Azuna in 2019, achieving nearly $100 million in sales with a team of 50 after initially handling everything himself.
Bootstrapping
fromInc
1 day ago

Stop Avoiding Rejection. It's Holding Your Business Back

Rejection is a natural and essential part of business growth, offering valuable lessons that success cannot teach.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This Dad's 'Horrible' Smelling Bachelor Pad Inspired His Business. It Hit $12K a Month Fast - Now On Track for $100M a Year.

Dancy launched Azuna in 2019, achieving nearly $100 million in sales with a team of 50 after initially handling everything himself.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Poppi's Allison Ellsworth: 'We Did $100,000 While We Were Sleeping' From 1 TikTok Video

Authentic founder storytelling on social media can significantly outperform traditional marketing strategies for emerging consumer brands.
#small-business
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
1 day ago

For Chinese groceries in the Sunset, 'grand opening' signs endure for years

Janet Zeng opened 'Siu Wah Food' in 2021, emphasizing personal fulfillment over profit amidst a growing community of Asian grocers.
Brooklyn
fromGreenpointers
1 week ago

North Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's Love Local Small Business Expo to Return Next Week - Greenpointers

The Love Local Small Business Expo returns on April 28, featuring resource tables and panel discussions for small businesses.
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
1 day ago

For Chinese groceries in the Sunset, 'grand opening' signs endure for years

Janet Zeng opened 'Siu Wah Food' in 2021, emphasizing personal fulfillment over profit amidst a growing community of Asian grocers.
Brooklyn
fromGreenpointers
1 week ago

North Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's Love Local Small Business Expo to Return Next Week - Greenpointers

The Love Local Small Business Expo returns on April 28, featuring resource tables and panel discussions for small businesses.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Why the most successful founders aren't the most visionary - they're the most psychologically consistent - Silicon Canals

Founder psychology and consistency are more critical to startup success than revolutionary ideas.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How I'd Turn a Side Hustle Into a 7-Figure Business in 12 Months Using These 4 AI Tools

Using AI for strategic decision-making can significantly increase business revenue and efficiency.
#ai
fromFortune
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

How a Spanish startup pivoted to video AI and built a $230 million ARR business with no VC funding | Fortune

Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I've worked in startups across China and the US for 20 years. The American playbook is easier to follow.

Charles Yang transitioned from a successful gaming company in China to founding an AI workspace startup in the US, focusing on global impact and innovation.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
5 days ago

How a Spanish startup pivoted to video AI and built a $230 million ARR business with no VC funding | Fortune

Innovation in AI is thriving outside Silicon Valley, exemplified by Joaquín Cuenca Abela's success with Freepik, now Magnific, in Málaga.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland to host free workshops, networking events for small business owners

Oakland offers free workshops and networking events for entrepreneurs from May 3 to May 9, focusing on small business development.
fromCornell Chronicle
3 days ago

Cornell Tech announces the 2026 Startup Awards and the Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell Tech's spring events reflect both the traditions that define our community and the new AI initiatives shaping its future. As AI moves rapidly from the lab into the world, it's critical to pause and examine the foundational research driving these advances.
Higher education
Silicon Valley
fromBig Think
2 days ago

The radical act of slowing down

Long-term thinking can lead to innovative solutions, as demonstrated by the contrasting stories of Vitamix and Juicero.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This Founder Went on Shark Tank After His Last Startup Was 'Publicly Eviscerated' - Now He's on a $12 Million Run Rate

Doug Evans transitioned from a failed juice company to a successful sprouting business, achieving $1 million monthly revenue after appearing on Shark Tank.
Coffee
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Inside Coffee Project's spring menu: floral drinks, cultural roots and the craft behind each cup | amNewYork

Coffee Project combines passion and culture, offering unique seasonal flavors and educational opportunities in specialty coffee across multiple New York locations.
Miami food
fromFortune
2 days ago

Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Why I'm joining Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin in betting big on ambitious business leaders | Fortune

Florida's supportive culture for entrepreneurs is a key advantage over traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley.
Education
fromCaribbean Life
2 days ago

Inside Stasha Harris' Magic Fingers Institute: Turning students into entrepreneurs - Caribbean Life

Magic Fingers Institute addresses the gap in natural hair care education, providing comprehensive training for textured hair and supporting entrepreneurship.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

David Neeleman Reveals the Burger Chain Strategy That Built Four Airlines, and Why Your Startup Should Copy It

"I mean, I guess there's the In-N-Out model where you just keep, you find what works and just keep doing it over and over again. Just get a couple of different SKUs and if it's working well and just hammer that away and be like In-N-Out Burger."
Startup companies
Writing
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Cara Delevingne's many reinventions: The rebel model now making the leap to music

Cara Delevingne transitions from modeling to music, launching her singing career with upcoming headline shows, emphasizing her passion for music.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The $16 billion startup factory betting on 20-somethings with no ideas yet

We like megalomaniacs. We like people who have a desire for power and who are looking at a way of gaining power and expressing their ambition through that power.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromAxios
3 days ago

AI just killed your last excuse for not starting a business

The startup boom is accelerating, with over 580,000 new businesses formed in March 2026, driven by advancements in AI technology.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Tarts de Feybesse deploys deception, creativity and technique for top-selling treat

The precision kicked back in to balance their new marriage with demanding jobs an ocean apart. They coordinated schedules for daily FaceTime sessions despite the six-hour time difference, and started making plans to reunite.
Paris food
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

I Turned Down a Near-Million Dollar Job With OpenAI. Now My App Has 500,000 People On the Waitlist.

Div Garg declined a $1 million offer from OpenAI to start AGI Inc., focusing on impactful AI solutions.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is "career suicide"

"Working from home is career suicide," Grede said. She emphasizes that the focus on the benefits of remote work overlooks its negative impact on careers and relationships.
Remote teams
Roam Research
fromThe US Sun
3 days ago

Family pulls in $9k a month doing laundry

A family operates a laundry business through an app, earning up to $9,000 monthly by doing neighbors' laundry.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 days ago

SkinnyDipped: A Mother-Daughter Journey in Snacking

"From day one, quality was non-negotiable," Val emphasizes. This philosophy has guided every decision they've made in the development of their products, which now include 20 different SKUs, ranging from thinly dipped almonds to Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
Silicon Valley food
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 days ago

Sea Otter Wrap-Up: Anodized Parts, Radial Tires, Gear Storage, NA Beers, & More

The 2026 Sea Otter Classic showcased innovative bikes, components, and accessories, highlighting unique products and impressive designs in the cycling industry.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Bigger the Moonshot, the More Likely the Unicorn

Entrepreneurs must pursue bold, transformative ideas to achieve unicorn or decacorn status, as investors favor audacity and innovation over incremental improvements.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A billionaire lived on 6 continents. When he made his fortune, he chose 2 places to call home.

"I grew up in a very small town in central Germany, a rural and safe place, but I knew very early on that I didn't want to stay there. I wanted to explore the world."
Venture
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I moved from India to Canada for love. I felt like a trailing spouse, but 3 steps helped me rebuild my identity.

Rebuilding personal and professional identity as a trailing spouse in a new country is challenging but achievable through entrepreneurship and self-discovery.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What we're doing is real justice': how one New York gym built a pipeline away from prison

Coss Marte's gym, Conbody, empowers formerly incarcerated individuals through fitness, showcasing resilience and community in a gentrifying New York neighborhood.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Ultimate Guide to Recession-Proofing Your Small Business

Entrepreneurs who survive recessions prepare in advance and maintain financial resilience as an ongoing practice.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Are You Really Making Money in Your Sleep - or Is It a Myth?

Passive income requires upfront investment and effort; it is not a money-making scheme that operates without involvement.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

I Was a Hiring Manager at the White House. Here's the Biggest Mistake People Make on Resumes - and How I Turned That Into a $400K Side Hustle.

Clinchy launched a successful resume consulting business on Fiverr, leveraging her experience from the White House to help others with their career documents.
#women-in-business
Women in technology
fromFortune
4 days ago

Emma Grede, who helped build the $5 billion Skims empire, rejects 'celebrity CEO' label: 'I'm a CEO who's done so well you know my name' | Fortune

Emma Grede emphasizes her identity as a hardworking CEO, not just a celebrity, and discusses the trade-offs women face in achieving success.
Women in technology
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Meet the woman who believes WFH is a 'career killer'

Emma Grede overcame a challenging background to achieve immense success, becoming a prominent entrepreneur and advocate for women in the workplace.
Women in technology
fromFortune
4 days ago

Emma Grede, who helped build the $5 billion Skims empire, rejects 'celebrity CEO' label: 'I'm a CEO who's done so well you know my name' | Fortune

Emma Grede emphasizes her identity as a hardworking CEO, not just a celebrity, and discusses the trade-offs women face in achieving success.
Women in technology
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Meet the woman who believes WFH is a 'career killer'

Emma Grede overcame a challenging background to achieve immense success, becoming a prominent entrepreneur and advocate for women in the workplace.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Bill Gurley, Jack Altman back startup Pursuit, which helps companies sell to government | TechCrunch

Pursuit helps companies find and win government contracts by analyzing public data from various state and local entities.
Women
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Maria Sharapova's second act is all business

Maria Sharapova navigates a challenging second act as an investor and entrepreneur after a successful tennis career.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

Independence Is A Competitive Advantage, And It Matters More Than Ever

Independent agencies thrive on creativity, accountability, and speed, providing clients with direct access to decision-makers and fostering a culture of boldness.
Fashion & style
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I think magazines are the new vinyl. I opened a magazine shop in Maine to prove it.

Magazines offer a unique, immersive experience that online formats cannot replicate, inspiring dreams of owning a magazine shop.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Self-sponsorship visas hit record highs - but 40% of applications fail - Here's why

The UK's self-sponsorship visa route is popular among entrepreneurs lacking £50,000 for the Innovator Founder visa.
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Arthur Deibler: Building Community Through Business

Arthur Deibler emphasizes community-focused entrepreneurship, creating businesses that foster connection and engagement among locals.
DevOps
fromThe Village Voice
5 days ago

Kumar Abhirup's Approach to AI as Execution Infrastructure - The Village Voice

Artificial intelligence is evolving to execute workflows, emphasizing the need for practical business applications.
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

This Startup Took On Big Ticketing and Now Processes $1 Billion Annually: 'You Just Have to Know Where the Gaps in Service Are'

"We power everything from ticketing to hospitality and fan commerce in a way that's designed to be intuitive for fans and more profitable for organizers."
Startup companies
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Bethenny Frankel Hit $1 Billion In Sales. She Credits Her Success to This Tactic

Maximize your strengths in business and avoid conforming to others' standards to achieve success.
#franchising
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago
Coffee

They Borrowed $40,000 From Friends and Family to Open a Coffee Kiosk - Now Their Franchise Is Worth $1 Billion

Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Multi-Concept Franchise Owners Are the Future of Growth

Franchisees are increasingly diversifying by owning multiple brands, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risk.
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago
Coffee

They Borrowed $40,000 From Friends and Family to Open a Coffee Kiosk - Now Their Franchise Is Worth $1 Billion

Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Multi-Concept Franchise Owners Are the Future of Growth

Franchisees are increasingly diversifying by owning multiple brands, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risk.
fromwww.cnbc.com
5 days ago

LinkedIn VP: AI is creating a new wave of young entrepreneurs

A sluggish labor market is pushing young people to create their own opportunities. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are ushering in a new wave of jobs and entrepreneurs.
Social media marketing
European startups
fromTNW | Business
5 days ago

Freepik rebrands as Magnific: a bootstrapped, profitable $230M ARR AI creative platform

Freepik rebrands to unify its product offerings, achieving significant growth without outside investment.
Startup companies
fromYahoo Life
5 days ago

I quit investment banking and now run a startup. I work just as much, but the hours feel totally different.

Andrew Meng transitioned from investment banking to founding a startup, gaining flexibility but facing new challenges and anxieties in his schedule.
fromFortune
5 days ago

Self-made multimillionaire Emma Grede says she was 'using AI like a 42-year-old woman'-until Mark Cuban gave her a wake-up call | Fortune

"I was already kind of getting there, but if I'm really honest, that episode where we really delved into AI gave me a new urgency around how I use AI," she recalled, adding that Cuban had a staggering 60 AI apps on his phone. "Yeah, he gave me a kick."
Women in technology
Growth hacking
fromAol
6 days ago

15 Side Hustles People Started "By Accident" That Now Make Serious Money

Small, unintentional actions can evolve into significant income opportunities through recognition and scaling.
#work-life-balance
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

He Survived on Canned Soup and Only Took 2 Days Off for His Child's Birth - Now This CEO Warns Against Startup Hustle Culture: 'That Was a Mistake'

Rob Schneidermann sacrificed personal time for work while building startups, later recognizing the importance of work-life balance.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 week ago

This CEO lived on canned soup and took just two days off for his daughter's birth. Now he admits he lost sight of proper work-life balance | Fortune

Real work-life balance comes at a personal cost, and sacrifices made during the grind for success can lead to regret.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

He Survived on Canned Soup and Only Took 2 Days Off for His Child's Birth - Now This CEO Warns Against Startup Hustle Culture: 'That Was a Mistake'

Rob Schneidermann sacrificed personal time for work while building startups, later recognizing the importance of work-life balance.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 week ago

This CEO lived on canned soup and took just two days off for his daughter's birth. Now he admits he lost sight of proper work-life balance | Fortune

Real work-life balance comes at a personal cost, and sacrifices made during the grind for success can lead to regret.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Joseph Denick: Building a Business on Grit and Integrity

Joseph Denick built a successful plumbing business through hard work, integrity, and a focus on customer satisfaction.
fromFortune
6 days ago

Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne - whose stake would be worth up to $400 billion had he not sold it in 1976 - says that at 91, he has no regrets. | Fortune

"My success has never been defined by money. It's been defined by acting with clarity, integrity, and sound judgment, given what I actually knew at the time."
Venture
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Jamie Oliver warns ministers are 'battering' Britain's entrepreneurs

Jamie Oliver criticizes the government's tax policies, claiming they harm British entrepreneurs and threaten the hospitality sector's vitality.
UX design
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why designers make better entrepreneurs than they think

Corporate design roles often misinterpret entrepreneurial instincts as difficulties, leading to a disconnect between desired traits and actual performance feedback.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I wanted better maternity wear, so I made my own. Now I run a successful company that has grown along with my family.

Ingrid Carney founded Ingrid & Isabel after struggling to find maternity wear, creating the Bellaband to meet a market need for pregnant women.
#puerto-rican
Books
fromDaily News
1 week ago

How Xochitl Gonzalez created a Gatsby-inspired 'Last Night in Brooklyn'

A Puerto Rican woman from Brooklyn, Gonzalez achieved success as an entrepreneur and writer, with her novel 'Olga Dies Dreaming' becoming a bestseller.
Books
fromDaily News
1 week ago

How Xochitl Gonzalez created a Gatsby-inspired 'Last Night in Brooklyn'

A Puerto Rican woman from Brooklyn, Gonzalez achieved success as an entrepreneur and writer, with her novel 'Olga Dies Dreaming' becoming a bestseller.
Books
fromDaily News
1 week ago

How Xochitl Gonzalez created a Gatsby-inspired 'Last Night in Brooklyn'

A Puerto Rican woman from Brooklyn, Gonzalez achieved success as an entrepreneur and writer, with her novel 'Olga Dies Dreaming' becoming a bestseller.
Books
fromDaily News
1 week ago

How Xochitl Gonzalez created a Gatsby-inspired 'Last Night in Brooklyn'

A Puerto Rican woman from Brooklyn, Gonzalez achieved success as an entrepreneur and writer, with her novel 'Olga Dies Dreaming' becoming a bestseller.
Startup companies
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Slow Early Years Behind Firehouse Subs' 1,200-Store Expansion - Tasting Table

Frugality and discipline were crucial to the success of Firehouse Subs, allowing the Sorensen brothers to build their business over time.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

I Learned 5 Things After Facing Over 100 Investor Rejections

Passion alone won't attract investors; thorough preparation and understanding of their needs are essential.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Declaration of Independence was America's first founding bet. Business leaders must build on it | Fortune

The American Dream embodies individual freedom and trust, allowing people to build their lives on their own terms.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Meet the founder who started over at 50 and worked 20-hour days to build a multimillion dollar cookie dough empire-and still won't take a day off | Fortune

"I remember starting catering jobs, making cookies and not going to bed until 4 a.m., only to be up again at 7 a.m. to be a mom."
Miami
fromThe US Sun
1 week ago

I quit my six-figure job - now I work 10 hours a week & built a $1.8m company

SEO ultimately allowed me to quit. I had built up enough money where I could leave. I hit a side income milestone of $108,000, and then I was like, 'Alright, that's it, I'm done.'
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

How I taught myself to code, quit my consulting job, and started an AI robotics firm by age 25

In 2024, I used 18 of my 25 allotted vacation days from BCG to sit at home and teach myself to code. I wanted to have the skills to one day found my own company.
Venture
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The AI Playbook That Built an $80M 1-Person Business (You're 1 Prompt Away and Don't Know It)

A solo founder sold his AI platform for $80 million in under six months, highlighting the importance of removing barriers in AI success.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage | TechCrunch

Series, a social networking app, raised $5.1 million in pre-seed funding to connect users through iMessage using AI-driven interactions.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This 34-Year-Old's $5K-a-Month Side Hustle Started With a Family Tradition - Now It's On Track for $100K in Its First Year: 'Not Just a Product, It's a Legacy'

Chanya Laosrimongkol's Bangkok Bites, inspired by her Thai heritage, is projected to generate $100,000 in revenue by 2026.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This Married Couple Built a Cereal Brand in Their Cramped One-Bedroom Apartment - Now It's in 15,000 Stores

Three Wishes Cereal, launched by the Wishingrads in 2019, is a successful grain-free, high-protein brand now in over 15,000 stores.
#ecommerce
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

If Your Business Still Chases Hype, You're Already Falling Behind

Entrepreneurs are shifting focus from rapid growth to stability, recognizing its role in enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risks.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
Bootstrapping

Shelton Powell and Cart Capital: Building Systems That Scale

Shelton Powell founded Cart Capital to help aspiring eCommerce entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive operational support, addressing common challenges faced in the industry.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

If Your Business Still Chases Hype, You're Already Falling Behind

Entrepreneurs are shifting focus from rapid growth to stability, recognizing its role in enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risks.
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Shelton Powell and Cart Capital: Building Systems That Scale

Shelton Powell founded Cart Capital to help aspiring eCommerce entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive operational support, addressing common challenges faced in the industry.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

He's Invested in 100+ Startups - His Surprising Rule for Spotting 'Real Builders'? Their Shoes

Max Mullen evaluates startup founders by the state of their shoes, believing dirty sneakers indicate true commitment to their ventures.
Marketing
fromRolling Out
1 week ago

Contender's founders are disrupting advertising for good

Robert Clifton Jr. and Dr. Kristian May Stewart launched Contender to create a fair exchange between brands and the diverse Gen Z audience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

When her soul cat' died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss

Katie Teixeira created a ring using a few of the whiskers Milo had shed while she was alive, crisscrossing them over a shimmering silver resin.
Pets
Food & drink
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Hospitality competition winner plans to expand restaurant into a chain | Cornell Chronicle

Avery Sheppard successfully launched Purvis Fish & Chips at 18, achieving significant revenue and plans for expansion.
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

Upfront's Aditi Maliwal makes 3 bets a year and ignores the hype cycle | Fortune

Aditi Maliwal prioritizes backing individuals over ideas in venture capital, focusing on a few high-quality deals each year.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Steak 'n Shake, Cracker Barrel, and the most feared man in fast food

Biglari revitalizes troubled companies, exemplified by his work with Steak 'n Shake, emphasizing quality and customer experience.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal

Silk farming sits at a rare intersection of biology, precision, and business. It didn't feel like I was leaving science, it felt like I was applying it differently.
Agriculture
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

8 Ways Creators Can Monetize Away From Socials

Creators are diversifying income streams beyond brand deals, focusing on in-person events and digital services for stability and growth.
fromBustle
1 week ago

Amanda Frances Is Still Confused By The Dorit Drama, TBH

"I guess that's the most naive moment I had. My whole life is me celebrating my friends and entrepreneurial women and my clients and myself. It just made the show such a juxtaposition."
Television
Bootstrapping
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

People who start businesses in their 50s and 60s have an advantage no 25-year-old can replicate - they've already failed inside someone else's company on someone else's dime, and every mistake they watched a boss make is a mistake they'll never repeat, and that accumulated library of other people's errors is worth more than any startup capital because it buys something money can't - Silicon Canals

Experience and lessons learned over decades provide a significant advantage in entrepreneurship compared to starting young.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

My grandparents took me to The Little Gym when I was a kid. Years later, they helped me buy it.

Sarah Cantera's journey from a young participant to co-owner of The Little Gym illustrates the impact of mentorship and passion in pursuing a career.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 week ago

A 19-year-old Thiel fellow just raised $7.3 million to build an African 'super app' | Fortune

Aubrey Niederhoffer dropped out of UC Berkeley to launch Swoop, a food delivery app in Nigeria, securing $7.3 million in seed funding.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 week ago

Stephen and Ayesha Curry talk about the one habit that separates good business leaders from great ones | Fortune

Stephen and Ayesha Curry emphasize authenticity and listening as key leadership skills in their entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures.
Wellness
fromGREY Journal
1 week ago

How Nicole Centeno Built an 8-Figure Plant-Based Brand from a Brooklyn Kitchen

Nicole Centeno founded Splendid Spoon to provide accessible, plant-forward meals without sacrificing time or sanity.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I cofounded Angie's List. People recognize me when I'm running to the grocery store in sweats.

When we started Angie's List in Columbus, Ohio, in 1995, it was called Columbus Neighbors. I was the only employee, and I was the one who answered the phones and went door-to-door signing up contractors to join.
Marketing
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