September 06, 2024 6 myth-busting facts about entrepreneurship and poverty With the right kind of support, people in poverty can create a path to prosperity. BY The Conversation Nearly one in 5 people in the world lives in poverty. Even in many developed countries such as the U.S., poverty rates exceed 12%. In an age of … Continue reading 6 myth-busting facts about entrepreneurship and poverty
July 10, 2024 Female entrepreneurs can fundraise 20% faster than men on crowdfunding platforms, research finds The gender pay gap is reversed in this one situation, a new study suggests. BY Chris Stokel-Walker Crowdfunding campaigns fronted by women reach their fundraising targets 20% faster than those promoted by men and couples, according to a new study. … Continue reading Female entrepreneurs can fundraise 20% faster than men on crowdfunding platforms, research finds
By Judith Humphrey January 25, 2024 We regularly read about entrepreneurs starting their companies at a young age. Bill Gates was 19 when he founded Microsoft—the same age Mark Zuckerberg was when he launched Facebook, and Michael Dell when he began Dell Technologies. These are classic cases of successful entrepreneurship among the young. But … Continue reading It’s not too late: 5 reasons people over 40 make great entrepreneurs
By Jared Lindzon May 08, 2023 New technologies, economic uncertainty, and a desire for greater flexibility are pushing more Americans into self-employment, especially those that have historically faced greater barriers to starting a business. According to a recent study conducted by software company Gusto, there were 5 million new businesses created in the U.S … Continue reading U.S. entrepreneurship is increasing—and getting more diverse
By Max Ufberg October 10, 2022 In his 11-year NFL career, Ricky Williams was a Pro Bowl running back, a single-season rushing yards leader, and one of just 31 players in league history to amass 10,000-plus career rushing yards. And before all that, he was a Heisman Trophy winner with the Texas Longhorns. … Continue reading Ricky Williams explains how he went from NFL player to weed entrepreneur
By Arianna O’Dell April 22, 2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to touch all corners of the world, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Many have been forced to close their doors, and others forced to pivot or even change their business model entirely. Reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have … Continue reading 3 ways entrepreneurs keep their businesses fresh during changing times
By Connie Lin April 19, 2022 Okcoin, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange and one of the largest such platforms in the world, on Tuesday revealed it will debut a zero-fee, uncapped royalty NFT marketplace. And alongside brand advisor Randi Zuckerberg, the company, which recently committed $1 million to supporting women in crypto, hopes its new … Continue reading Okcoin enlists Randi Zuckerberg for an NFT trading platform to empower women in crypto
How Pete Stein’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Led Him To Become Merkle Americas President by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, March 14, 2022 Pete Stein stepped into his role as president of Merkle Americas on March 1. Inside Performance asked him whether it felt different. You know — like when you are 49 years old, about to … Continue reading How Pete Stein’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Led Him To Become Merkle Americas President
Steven Imke December 10, 2021 Everyone’s belief system is shaped by the company they keep. Entrepreneurs are no different in that regard. The differences in beliefs come from the village of advisers people use. For example, fat people who hang around other fat people will not be exposed to better eating habits, will be exposed … Continue reading 8 Simple Ways Entrepreneurs Think Differently Than Most People
Peter Navarro September 17, 2021 If you have landed on this page, you probably have decided to start your business—first, congrats and good for you. Not everyone is that bold to think of starting their own business. On the other hand, there are things to do and know before you start your business. Running a … Continue reading Entrepreneurship: How to Start and Grow Your Own Business
