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3 Women Who Are Killing It In Male-Dominated Industries
When working in male-dominated industries, women face many challenges. A few of these challenges include society’s beliefs on women’s capabilities and the…
BUSINESS
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH TECH ENTREPRENEUR DEEPAK
We had a chance to sit down with Deepak Gupta, a tech entrepreneur whose blazing path to fame has inspired many upcoming…
NEWS
Spotivity Raises 1 million in Seed Funding Round
Spotivity, a Chicago startup dedicated to guiding the youth, recently raised 1 million in seed funding. This funding will be used to…
ICONS
Henry Ford: Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Philanthropy
Henry Ford’s story is the classic portrayal of the American Dream. Nothing to Everything. He was a patriot; we see his love…
Founder 1-on-1
How Meditating Helps This Founder Create Immersive Artistic Experiences You Can See, Hear, And Feel
Art is an ever evolving entity. Everyone from Da Vinci to Picasso to Kahlo must have longed for the ability to take…
INSPIRE
Advice From 3 Entrepreneurs That Will Make You Proud To Be A Queer-Owned Business
Being a queer entrepreneur can be intimidating. In honor of Pride month, here is advice from three queer entrepreneurs on getting started.
ENTERTAIN
Top 5 Movies And TV Shows Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
The stories of entrepreneurs are fascinating ones. Full of unconventional ups and downs, entrepreneurs’ stories are unique and full of passion and…
INSPIRE
3 Multimillion-Dollar CEOs Who Refused To Settle For Traditional Roles
With the advancements of personal technology, starting your own company has never been simpler. Each year, countless individuals rise to the occasion…
INSPIRE
Jewish American Entrepreneurs That Have Changed The Game
We have all heard of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, Starbucks, and DreamWorks; major businesses that have helped change the way we…
Founder 1-on-1
The Risk Taking Cofounder And Volunteer Firefighter Taking His Clients To The Next Level
Sal Mannino is the cofounder of SB Marketing Team in West Deptford, New Jersey. They are a full-service marketing agency that aims…
Founder 1-on-1
The Founder Helping Keep Kids Off The Streets Through Music
For kids who grow up in rough neighborhoods, sometimes they feel as if joining gangs are their only chances of survival. With…
INSPIRE
5 Businesses You Use Everyday That Immigrants Started
Most people do not realize that the everyday items they are using were started by immigrant entrepreneurs seeking better opportunities.
INSPIRE
What You Can Learn From Just Us Sweets, A Sweet Shop On Chicago’s South Side
Prior to founding Just Us Sweets, Justice Plummer completed the Back of the House and Front of the House program, which she…
Founder 1-on-1
This Founder Is Preserving 70 Year-Old Endangered Pinball Art Backglasses
With the world becoming more captivated by video games, Dick McNicholas took it upon himself to preserve these pinball backglasses.
ENTERTAIN
Watch How This Taiwanese Restaurant Donated Over 10,000 Meals To Healthcare Workers
Stories in Place: 886 is one of those documentaries that should be referenced when future generations look back and wonder how we…
Founder 1-on-1
A Successful Founder Proves The Days Of Knocking On People’s Doors Are Not Over
You might think that with the world facing a pandemic, the days of running a successful business by knocking on people’s doors…
Founder 1-on-1
This Founder Took 200 Year-Old Stones And Built A Business Out Of Them
Thomas Murray has been dealing in the reclaimed stone business for 15 years. He was first captivated by the industry from working…
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7 Female Founders Share Wise Words On Overcoming Hardship
In honor of Women's History Month, here are seven female founders sharing wise words on overcoming hardships in the entrepreneurial world.
GROW
How To Pivot Your Business Like A Pro, Even In A Pandemic
When COVID struck, entrepreneurs with startups had to shift their entire business models. Now in 2021, we are making that pivot.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
This Veteran Founded A Self-Publishing Company And Became A Renowned Realistic-Fantasy Author
An active soldier for the United States Special Operations Command, a writer and lecturer on advanced intelligence theory and asymmetric warfare for…