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Startup companies
fromFortune
16 minutes ago

This high school dropout was cleaning offices for $14 an hour before he used AI to build a $1 million business | Fortune

Rick Chorney transformed his cleaning business using AI, achieving significant revenue growth and operational efficiency after a challenging first year.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
2 hours ago

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Dave Ramsey's Warning to High Earners: 'You Cannot Out-Earn That Level of Stupidity'

Frequent truck trading leads to significant financial losses, impacting even high-income households and revealing deeper issues in financial decision-making.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 hours ago

China's 'one-person companies' have exploded. An Alibaba exec explains how AI agents make that possible.

AI agents are enabling the rise of one-person companies in China, with significant support from e-commerce platforms like Alibaba.com.
#ai-tools
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

7 AI Tools to Build a Profitable One-Person Business

Seven AI tools can replace workflows in one-person businesses, but they come with security risks that many entrepreneurs overlook.
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I turned my side hustles into a 7-figure career. Here are the 14 tools that made it possible.

AI tools and systems enable efficient management and scalability for entrepreneurs without large teams.
#business-scaling
fromEntrepreneur
16 hours ago
Bootstrapping

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How High-Performing Founders Prevent Chaos as They Scale

Hustle scales businesses initially, but sustained growth requires scheduling slack and resilient systems to handle increasing complexity and unexpected challenges.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
16 hours ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How High-Performing Founders Prevent Chaos as They Scale

Hustle scales businesses initially, but sustained growth requires scheduling slack and resilient systems to handle increasing complexity and unexpected challenges.
Women in technology
fromBustle
14 hours ago

Eva Longoria Is Passing Her Business Expertise To The Next Generation Of Founders

Eva Longoria embraces mentorship and entrepreneurship, supporting small businesses, especially women, through initiatives like Lenovo's Backing Every Business.
Coffee
fromEntrepreneur
21 hours ago

Is Coffee Running Entrepreneurs Into the Ground?

Transparency and lab testing of coffee are crucial for performance-focused entrepreneurs, beyond just caffeine content.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The Long Game: Edwin Masimba Moyo on Agriculture, Innovation, and Impact

Dr. Edwin Masimba Moyo has been instrumental in shaping modern horticulture in Africa, particularly through his pioneering work in Zimbabwe's blueberry industry, which opened doors to international markets.
Agriculture
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Alix Earle Has Mastered Marketing. Now She Takes The Founder Seat

Alix Earle launches Reale Actives, a skincare brand, focusing on influencer marketing and smaller creators passionate about skincare.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A full-time engineer with multiple side hustles found the most passive one: ATMs and vending machines earn him $1,500 a month for a few hours of work

"It's essentially your employer that you don't have to pay. It's doing the transaction for you."
Venture
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I'm a ghostwriter who thinks AI will wipe out 90% of my industry so I'm leaning into it. Here are 2 ways it saves me time and money.

Joshua Lisec transformed his freelance writing career into a successful ghostwriting business, grossing over $1 million annually by valuing his work appropriately.
Coffee
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

At Age 24, He Ditched Becoming a Lawyer to Open a Coffee Shop. Last Year It Brought In $40 Million.

Gregorys Coffee has expanded to 53 locations, achieving $40 million in revenue last year, with growth attributed to quality in-house roasted coffee.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

My side hustle made $10,000 in a month. It convinced me to leave my law career.

Corporate law offers more frequent involvement in significant business transactions than a CEO role, motivating a shift towards entrepreneurship and course creation.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This Is the Type of Leadership You Can't Afford to Ignore

Evidence-based leadership transforms entrepreneurial vision into measurable strategies for sustainable innovation and sound capital allocation.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I have 18 years of experience in PR. My job applications still go unanswered.

The job search process has become frustratingly impersonal and competitive, making it difficult for experienced professionals to secure positions.
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Chris Vrame on Building Ideas Into Real Projects

Chicago shaped a lot of my thinking early on. It's a big city with many different industries and people from every background. You learn quickly how to communicate and how to adapt.
Chicago
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

Perplexity CEO says AI layoffs aren't so bad because people hate their jobs anyways: 'That sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to' | Fortune

AI may lead to job displacement, but it also creates opportunities for entrepreneurship and new career paths.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Perplexity's CEO said he anticipates some 'temporary job displacement' because of AI but there's a silver lining

AI job losses may lead to new business opportunities and entrepreneurship, according to Perplexity's CEO.
fromFortune
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Alibaba.com President: The one-person unicorn is coming. AI is making it possible | Fortune

The rise of agentic AI enables solo entrepreneurs to scale businesses efficiently, transforming them into One-Person Unicorns.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

The one-person unicorn: Myth, miracle, or the future of startups? | Fortune

The concept of a one-person unicorn startup, exemplified by Polsia, challenges traditional business models through AI-driven autonomy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

Perplexity CEO says AI layoffs aren't so bad because people hate their jobs anyways: 'That sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to' | Fortune

AI may lead to job displacement, but it also creates opportunities for entrepreneurship and new career paths.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

Alibaba.com President: The one-person unicorn is coming. AI is making it possible | Fortune

The rise of agentic AI enables solo entrepreneurs to scale businesses efficiently, transforming them into One-Person Unicorns.
Bootstrapping
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Ramsey Declare "Oh Jesus. What a bad idea" to 20y Data Analyst Working 100 Hours With $80K Gym Debt and Newborn

Overextension, not business failure, is the main issue for high-earning individuals managing multiple responsibilities.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The taxi driver and the accountant behind one of SF's best affordable eateries

Elias Shawel and Nani Tsegaye run two Ethiopian restaurants in San Francisco: Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen and House of Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen, both known for their hearty meals under $20.
East Bay food
Europe news
fromTNW | Events
2 days ago

EU-Startups Summit returns to Malta in May

The EU-Startups Summit addresses the gap in press coverage for startups with a dedicated media panel on PR strategies.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I started my restaurant business with $5,000 I earned from online gambling. It's now a $20 million national chain.

Starting a restaurant with limited funds led to the innovative launch of Fat Shack, which quickly expanded through franchising.
#meta
Tech industry
fromInc
2 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Meta Just Made Its Latest Big Bet on Small Businesses

Meta launches Small Business initiative to support entrepreneurship and AI adoption among small businesses worldwide.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

Meta is launching Meta Small Business to support entrepreneurship and drive AI adoption.
Tech industry
fromInc
2 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Meta Just Made Its Latest Big Bet on Small Businesses

Meta launches Small Business initiative to support entrepreneurship and AI adoption among small businesses worldwide.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

Meta is launching Meta Small Business to support entrepreneurship and drive AI adoption.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss

Greg Daily's journey from homelessness to entrepreneurship began when he was a teenager, sleeping on friends' sofas and struggling to find work. His grandfather's legacy of selling brooms instilled in him the belief that 'Businesses feed families.' Today, he leads Science in Advertising, a firm that helps clients from large corporations to small shops manage their online presence.
Startup companies
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Turning cow farts into fuel: UC Berkeley team competes in ACC startup competition, needs your vote

"For the first time ever, we are able to capture farmers' valuable waste and turn it into cash... so join us, MoFarm, in turning emissions into earnings, and farts into fuel."
Agriculture
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Stop Burning Out on Business Trips - Do These Routines Instead

Consistent routines and portable habits are essential for maintaining health and wellness while traveling.
fromWallpaper*
2 days ago

Nonfiction's first US fragrance boutique looks as good as it smells

Haeyoung Cha's Nonfiction brand, known for its delicate perfumes and minimalist design, opened its first North American flagship in New York's Lower East Side.
Fashion & style
Medicine
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Never Taking 'No' for an Answer Can Change the World

Persistence transforms rejected ideas into undeniable proof, leading to significant cultural and economic shifts.
Digital life
fromForbes
2 days ago

10 Brutal Lessons Every Digital Nomad Learns Too Late

Proper preparation is essential for digital nomads to avoid losing clients and business growth.
Women in technology
fromFortune
2 days ago

'Wealth doesn't erase your problems-it magnifies them': One serial entrepreneur's brutally honest take on making it | Fortune

Entrepreneurs may feel fear rather than joy upon achieving financial success due to past experiences with money.
Brooklyn
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn businesses to compete for funding in inaugural Shark Tank'-style pitch competition Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosts Ignite Brooklyn Pitch Competition for local businesses to secure funding and mentorship.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Why You Hate Your Weather App

In March, we expect mercurial weather- intrat leo, exeunt agnus-but this March has taken things to an extreme. In Washington, D.C., where I live, the weather was eighty-four degrees and sunny one day, then just above freezing and snowing the next.
Apple
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

3 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Miss

Investing in the right marketing partner and experienced mentors is crucial for young entrepreneurs in a competitive digital marketplace.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

I'm a History Buff Who Started a Unique Side Hustle. It Surpassed $1M a Year and Landed On 'Shark Tank.'

Ari Siegel founded History By Mail, a subscription service for replicas of historical documents, after initial interest from family and friends.
#business-growth
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Build Systems and Teams That Will Scale Your Business

Sustainable business growth requires scalable systems and empowered teams, focusing on smart growth rather than just speed.
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago
Bootstrapping

Why Making Business Plan "Exceptions" Can Kill Your Growth

Growth without discipline leads to costly long-term mistakes.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Build Systems and Teams That Will Scale Your Business

Sustainable business growth requires scalable systems and empowered teams, focusing on smart growth rather than just speed.
#small-business
Food & drink
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I had $2,000 and no way to pay my employees, then my bakery went viral. It was a blessing and a curse.

Going viral transformed the bakery's financial situation but increased pressure and mental health challenges for the owner and staff.
New York City
fromBlack Enterprise
4 days ago

Inside Zohran Mamdani's $80 Million Capital Infusion For NYC's Small Business Class

NYC allocates $80 million to support small businesses with lower borrowing thresholds, reduced interest rates, and flexible repayment structures.
Food & drink
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I had $2,000 and no way to pay my employees, then my bakery went viral. It was a blessing and a curse.

Going viral transformed the bakery's financial situation but increased pressure and mental health challenges for the owner and staff.
New York City
fromBlack Enterprise
4 days ago

Inside Zohran Mamdani's $80 Million Capital Infusion For NYC's Small Business Class

NYC allocates $80 million to support small businesses with lower borrowing thresholds, reduced interest rates, and flexible repayment structures.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

How This Brooklyn Bakery Quadrupled Sales From A Tiny Kitchen While Accepting Food Stamps

Jatee Kearsley built Je T'aime Patisserie with a mission to make high-quality French desserts accessible to everyone, including customers who pay with EBT.
Brooklyn
Social media marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

Bethenny Frankel's TikTok Side Hustle Generates $20 Million in Annual Revenue. Here's Her Advice for Building Your Own Content Business

Bethenny Frankel successfully reinvents herself by leveraging personal branding and in-house control over marketing strategies.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Founders Who Stay Busy Don't Automatically Grow

A full calendar without strong margins indicates a time-management issue, not a scalable business strategy.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

His Weekend Side Gig Was Meant as a Joke - Then Customers Fell in Love With It. Now It's on Track for $2M in Revenue This Year

Josh Kim's journey with Softies Burger illustrates the unpredictable challenges and emotional highs of starting a business, emphasizing the importance of staying true to initial motivations.
fromBustle
3 days ago

Exclusive: Kenia Os Reveals If She'd Collab With Boyfriend Peso Pluma Again

Kenia Os expresses her ambition, stating, 'My music is successful in Mexico right now, and maybe Central America and the United States, just a little bit. But I want more.'
Music production
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

A woman and her husband moved into her parents' garage to save money while they kick-started their careers

Living in a garage apartment helped MaryHelen and Robbie Maida launch their businesses and buy their first home.
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Colorado's Tamale Act may decide whether home cooks can build a business

"We want to basically make it easy for the entrepreneur to succeed and thrive," said state Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, the bill's Republican sponsor.
US news
fromwww.startupcan.ca
4 days ago

Entrepreneur Voices: The 2025 Equal Slice Pitch Competition

The Equal Slice Program is designed to ensure that every entrepreneur has an equal opportunity to succeed, providing essential resources and support for their ventures.
Podcast
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has passed away | TechCrunch

Leonid Radvinsky, owner of OnlyFans, has died at 43 after battling cancer.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship - What My MBA Missed

Startups prioritize speed, adaptability, and alignment over analysis and pedigree, with hidden dependencies posing greater risks than visible competitors.
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago
Bootstrapping

How to Slash Your Tax Bill by Changing Your Business Structure

Tax season is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to reassess their business structure for alignment with current goals and future growth.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

I Turned My Childhood Hobby Into a $2K-a-Month Business. Then I Quit My Corporate Job and Hit $100K+ Month.

Meyer launched her jewelry brand Spicy Dan in 2023, achieving significant sales growth after a viral TikTok moment.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

She Says It Was a 'Godsend' She Didn't Start Her Brand Until Age 50. This Is Her $100 Million Formula.

Patricia Nash founded her brand at 50, emphasizing craftsmanship and emotional connection in handbags while achieving $100 million in annual revenue.
#leadership
Bootstrapping
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Steve Jobs said 5 timeless principles create lifelong success (and happiness)

Steve Jobs's enduring wisdom on innovation, entrepreneurship, design, and leadership continues to influence thinking fifteen years after his death, with particular emphasis on owning business ventures, perseverance, and three-dimensional learning through direct experience.
Bootstrapping
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Steve Jobs said 5 timeless principles create lifelong success (and happiness)

Steve Jobs's enduring wisdom on innovation, entrepreneurship, design, and leadership continues to influence thinking fifteen years after his death, with particular emphasis on owning business ventures, perseverance, and three-dimensional learning through direct experience.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

A mom of twin toddlers left her six-figure Google job to bet on herself: 'I thought about the story I wanted to tell my kids.'

Taylor M. LaSane left her six-figure job at Google to pursue a career coaching business after receiving a buyout offer.
fromForbes
5 days ago

This Couple Turned A Facebook Marketplace Side Hustle Into A Seven-Figure Business

"We had about four people asking to purchase the product before we had any validity through a name, branding, or website reviews," says Sandher.
Remodel
fromFortune
5 days ago

Kevin O'Leary became a millionaire from a $4.2 billion deal-but said it was 'very anticlimactic' | Fortune

"Boom, you wake up one day and you say, 'Wow, this is interesting, but it doesn't change anything.' That's the crazy thing. And every millionaire [or] billionaire I talk to says, 'Yeah, it's not that big a deal.'"
Startup companies
Silicon Valley food
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

The Biz Beat: San Jose's Sixth Street Burger is a smash - San Jose Spotlight

Abram Chandler transitioned from plumbing contractor to co-owner of Sixth Street Burger, focusing on quality ingredients and innovative burger preparation.
Bootstrapping
fromInc
6 days ago

6 Side Hustle Businesses You Can Start With $0

Starting a side hustle can be done with no upfront investment by leveraging existing skills and resources.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I left Goldman Sachs to build a small baking business. Here's how my time at the firm is giving me a leg up.

Baking cakes started out as a college hobby. I'd make them for my sorority sisters and, once word got out, the broader Dallas community.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

He Started a Smoky Side Hustle in His Backyard - It Hit Mid-6 Figures a Month and Is Now Sold in Costco: 'Created Out of Thin Air'

Having spent 22 years living in Dallas and eating at some of the best BBQ joints in the world, I can say unequivocally that BBQ sauce, while great, is the least important aspect of an authentic BBQ experience. It's all about the wood, the smoke and lots of patience.
Startup companies
Apple
fromThe Cut
1 week ago

Athena Calderone Remembers New York in the '90s

Athena Calderone attributes her design evolution to Apple and the iPhone, reflecting on her career and creative influences during renovations of her Tribeca home.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Wendy's Founder Dave Thomas Had Some Regrets. Here's What He Did To Overcome Them - Tasting Table

Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's, had two major regrets: dropping out of high school and naming the company after his daughter.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Hypocrisy at the Heart of the AI Industry

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs may need to breach ethical boundaries to succeed, according to Eric Schmidt's advice on using copyrighted material for AI development.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Getting To Know You: Domenique Wissink, founder of Extra Ibiza

At Extra Ibiza, I focus on building and growing the ecosystem around the company while protecting its human and creative soul. This involves developing partnerships with yacht and villa owners to curate experiences that fit our clients' desires.
Startup companies
Education
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Bay Area baker-entrepreneur Andrea Lacy talks about evolution of a brownie business

Challenges can lead to unexpected successes, as demonstrated by Andrea Lacy's journey with her brownie recipe and entrepreneurship.
Startup companies
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

PREMIUM America's secret weapon: failure

The United States fosters innovation by allowing entrepreneurs to fail and try again, unlike many other countries where failure carries a lasting stigma.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

LinkedIn Invited My AI 'Cofounder' to Give a Corporate Talk-Then Banned It

AI agents can autonomously participate in professional environments, including social media, challenging traditional roles in startups.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

He Built a $250 Million Brand. Then He Left to Start Over

Todd Meleney launched While on Earth, a performance wellness brand, after building Nobull into a $250 million company, focusing on distinct branding.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

She Started With $25 Donations on Kickstarter - Now Her Chinese Noodles and Sauces Are Sold in Over 12,000 Stores

Jing Gao transformed Fly By Jing from an underground supper club into a nationally distributed spicy Chinese sauce brand available in over 12,000 retailers by embracing vulnerability and reframing fear as proof of concept.
Philosophy
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Marc Andreessen is a philosophical zombie

Marc Andreessen claims to have minimal introspection, which he presents as advantageous for entrepreneurs, despite introspection being a practice documented in ancient philosophical and religious traditions.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This One Skill Separates Forgettable Startups From Iconic Brands

Storytelling converts data into belief, fundamentally driving investor decisions, customer loyalty, and business growth across all operations.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Elite NFL Athletes and Top CEOs Are Gathering for an Exclusive Business Summit in Utah

Elite NFL athletes are meeting with entrepreneurs and investors at an invite-only summit in Park City to develop business ventures and create generational wealth through ownership and strategic investments.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why Marc Andreessen's 'zero introspection' approach will get you nowhere

Marc Andreessen advocates for minimal introspection, believing forward momentum and action are more valuable than dwelling on the past or self-reflection.
Digital life
fromTheSavvyGamer
1 week ago

10 Things the Internet Made Better & 10 It Made So Much Worse - TheSavvyGamer

The internet fundamentally transformed modern life by enabling global connectivity and information access, while simultaneously creating significant new problems that warrant honest evaluation.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why "Waiting for the Right Time" Keeps Future Franchise Owners Stuck

Timing for franchise ownership exists on a spectrum determined by capital, capacity, and clarity rather than being simply right or wrong, with execution ultimately determining success over perfect timing.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

The Psychology of Trust: The Most Underrated Sales Strategy in Business

Trust, not technology, drives sales. People buy from those they feel connected to, not from persuasion tactics or optimized funnels.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | 23-year-old mechanic rakes in $2,200 a night off single NYC pothole: 'One man's misfortune is another man's blessing'

A Brooklyn mechanic earns $2,200 nightly by repairing tires damaged by a massive pothole, exploiting the city's inadequate road maintenance.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

She Went From Getting Ignored at a Farmer's Market to Selling to PepsiCo for $1.95 Billion: 'Embarrassment Is the Most Under-Explored Emotion for Success'

I was going to doctors for seven years trying to figure out what's going on with me. I had tummy problems. My skin was a mess. I was tired all the time. When traditional medicine fell short, she turned to the Internet, discovered apple cider vinegar and realized, if you read labels and you actually look at what you're putting in your body, you can affect the way you feel.
NYC startup
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How Trusting Your Imagination Gives You a Powerful Advantage

Imagination is a strategic business decision, not recklessness. Entrepreneurs must escape the River of Thinking shaped by past successes and industry norms to reclaim originality and build innovative companies.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

I've Built Startups for 40 Years. AI Just Flipped Everything I Know

Experienced founders must adapt their business fundamentals to AI's unique technical complexity, as traditional startup patterns prove insufficient in this emerging field.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
Growth hacking
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

How Software Startup InsightSquared Wrestled with Creating an Optimal Sales and Marketing Strategy

Early revenue success doesn't guarantee readiness to scale; leaders must analyze data-driven metrics to determine if their company can sustain growth.
Silicon Valley food
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

Meet the Fashion Model Who'd Rather Be Mixing Drinks

Model-turned-entrepreneur Scott builds Goldenbird, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand, leveraging a lifelong obsession with foraging and flavor development rooted in childhood resourcefulness.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

How Alexander Widener Turned His Vintage Obsession Into a Career

In the digital world that we're in, you know, negative videos are what goes viral. People are always knocking people down a peg and it's really easy to fall into that. If something bad happens-which, when you own your business, something bad happens every day- it's easy to circle in despair. But my challenge is to look for the positive and figure out how to pivot, and if something isn't working then figure out a different way to get it done.
Digital life
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I started a side hustle while working at Yelp - then went all in on my business. I've made over $112,000 in revenue and feel so fulfilled.

Joey Coffin transitioned Vacation Darts from a side hustle to a full-time business by maintaining authenticity, leveraging social media, and using AI tools to scale his e-commerce lifestyle brand.
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 week ago

36-year-old moved from Chicago to Spain, works 16 hours a week and is semi-retired: 'You get one life. Live it right'

Fridays are my errand day. That's when I go to the dentist. That's when I take my dog to the groomer [or] when I get my nails done. For the rest of the workweek, Gonzalez keeps her schedule tight, working Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Madrid food
Silicon Valley food
fromFortune
1 week ago

The founder of $100M brand Late July and Nixie started selling $1 cookies at 12 and learned the snack trade from the founder of Cape Cod chips-her dad | Fortune

Nicole Bernard Dawes built a $100 million organic tortilla chip brand after starting as a child entrepreneur selling cookies from a wagon, mentored by her father who founded the $4.87 billion Cape Cod potato chips company.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I left tech to become an influencer. I had $6,000 in my savings when I took the leap, but it's the best decision I've ever made.

When the crypto startup I was working for was sold in July 2025, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to go all in on myself as a content creator. I had about $6,000 in savings and less than 40,000 followers on TikTok, but I believed I was worth the investment.
Startup companies
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Addiction nearly killed me. Once I got sober, I started my own company and shared my story to help others.

Lisa Devine overcame six years of drug addiction through court intervention and personal commitment, now running a successful community-supported candle business called 2nd Chance Candles.
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