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
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Beyond Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted,’ the Pop-Tarts story teaches entrepreneurs an important lesson
June 09, 2024 Beyond Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted,’ the Pop-Tarts story teaches entrepreneurs an important lesson While the first mover may have an advantage, a fast follower often wins the game in the long run. BY The Conversation The recent release of Unfrosted, which was directed by Jerry Seinfeld, had an underwhelming debut on Netflix and has even … Continue reading Beyond Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted,’ the Pop-Tarts story teaches entrepreneurs an important lesson
The blueprint for success: 3 principles for entrepreneurs
May 21, 2024 The blueprint for success: 3 principles for entrepreneurs What aspiring founders and entrepreneurs can learn from this CEO who left Wall Street in his 40s to start a space company. BY Peter Platzer I vividly recall defining my life mission: “To lead, inspire, and create the business of space for the benefit of … Continue reading The blueprint for success: 3 principles for entrepreneurs
It’s not too late: 5 reasons people over 40 make great entrepreneurs
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
Op-ed: Why do VCs fund founders like Sam Bankman-Fried and Elizabeth Holmes but not Black entrepreneurs?
By Rodney Williams January 12, 2024 Sam Bankman Fried, former founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was found guilty of wire fraud, conspiracy, and stealing as much as $10 billion in customer money. Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, is serving an 11-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy over false claims she made to … Continue reading Op-ed: Why do VCs fund founders like Sam Bankman-Fried and Elizabeth Holmes but not Black entrepreneurs?
Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy
Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy Deanna Ritchie / Sep 27, 2023 On 21 September 2023, the United Nations (UN) demonstrated its commitment to inclusive funding by highlighting the importance of empowering female entrepreneurs to achieve gender equality and stimulate global economic growth. This undertaking includes implementing targeted measures that close the gender divide … Continue reading Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy
These entrepreneurs in Pakistan are moving the country’s massive secondhand clothes market online
By Javeria Khalid September 23, 2023 Iqra Anwar, a resident of Lahore, the second largest city of Pakistan is a frequent thrift shopper. Though her favorite brands—American fast-fashion staples like H&M, Zara, and Victoria’s Secret—don’t have outposts in the city, she still manages to buy their preloved versions at dirt cheap prices by thrifting. … Continue reading These entrepreneurs in Pakistan are moving the country’s massive secondhand clothes market online
Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent
Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent ValueWalk / 20 Apr 2023 Finding the right employees for the job has perhaps never been more of a headache for small to medium-business owners in the current economic climate and tight labor market conditions. … Continue reading Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent
Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023
Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023 Jacob Wolinsky / 05 Apr 2023 The last few months have been an unprecedented time for entrepreneurs and startup founders on the market. Tightening of monetary policies has led to skyrocketing interest rates as central banks try to manage rampant running inflation, supply chain … Continue reading Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023
5 daily rituals entrepreneurs can use to manage their mental health
By Anastasia Chernikova February 19, 2023 Entrepreneurship can come with a sense of freedom. When you are your own boss, there are no mandatory 9-to-5 work days, no one can tell you what to wear to the office, and no one can fire you. In 2022, about 50.5 million people quit their … Continue reading 5 daily rituals entrepreneurs can use to manage their mental health