STARTUP BHARAT KANODIA
3 Tips for How to Be Your Own Best Boss
Starting your own thing is hard. Here's how to make it easier.
3 Tips for How to Be Your Own Best Boss
Starting your own thing is hard. Here's how to make it easier.
STARTUP JESSICA STILLMAN
All Co-Founder Fights Are Really About 1 of These 3 Issues, According to a Top Couples Therapist
Therapist Esther Perel is best known for her work with couples, but her work with founders is equally insightful.
All Co-Founder Fights Are Really About 1 of These 3 Issues, According to a Top Couples Therapist
Therapist Esther Perel is best known for her work with couples, but her work with founders is equally insightful.
STARTUP PETER ECONOMY
The Secret of Steve Jobs' Remarkable Success Revealed in Just 3 Words: Purpose-Driven Life
Remember: Half of what separates successful people from those who aren't is pure perseverance.
The Secret of Steve Jobs' Remarkable Success Revealed in Just 3 Words: Purpose-Driven Life
Remember: Half of what separates successful people from those who aren't is pure perseverance.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
How to Really Spice Up African Tourism
The love of chillies, hot sauce and spicy food is global. And it offers a tantalising drawcard for tourists.
How to Really Spice Up African Tourism
The love of chillies, hot sauce and spicy food is global. And it offers a tantalising drawcard for tourists.
STARTUP BRIAN BAKKER
FinTech in Africa: The End of the Beginning
New research suggests that Africa’s FinTech is undergoing a structural shift on the way to maturation.
FinTech in Africa: The End of the Beginning
New research suggests that Africa’s FinTech is undergoing a structural shift on the way to maturation.
STARTUP EMEKA AJENE
Lessons Learned From Building in African Markets
Emeka Ajene recounts ten lessons he learnt while building Africa’s super app, Gozem.
Lessons Learned From Building in African Markets
Emeka Ajene recounts ten lessons he learnt while building Africa’s super app, Gozem.
STARTUP DUSTIN MCKISSEN
If You Are Going to Be an Entrepreneur, You Will Need to Find Your Inner Batman
If this the year you start your business, know that you will have to find inner strength and courage, time and again.
If You Are Going to Be an Entrepreneur, You Will Need to Find Your Inner Batman
If this the year you start your business, know that you will have to find inner strength and courage, time and again.
STARTUP BRIAN BAKKER
The Difference Between Startups and Scaleups
It’s all about the ability to scale. And this is reliant on many factors – not least the composition of a founder’s team. Experience and connections do matter. A lot.
The Difference Between Startups and Scaleups
It’s all about the ability to scale. And this is reliant on many factors – not least the composition of a founder’s team. Experience and connections do matter. A lot.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
The Unexpected Opportunities of Chocolate
Africa is well down the chocolate value chain despite being critical to the industry. But we can turn that model on its head.
The Unexpected Opportunities of Chocolate
Africa is well down the chocolate value chain despite being critical to the industry. But we can turn that model on its head.
STARTUP NICHOLAS SONNENBERG
This is the Most Expensive Word in Your Business. Here's How to Eliminate it From Your Lexicon
Your words can have far-reaching implications – even financially.
This is the Most Expensive Word in Your Business. Here's How to Eliminate it From Your Lexicon
Your words can have far-reaching implications – even financially.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
This Is What Startup Burnout Looks Like
Watch out. The emptiness will sneak right up on you.
This Is What Startup Burnout Looks Like
Watch out. The emptiness will sneak right up on you.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
Can't Overcome the Navy SEAL '40 Percent Rule'? Embrace the Mindset of High Achievers
We tend to quit when the effort is massive and the timeline indefinite. That's why successful people embrace a different approach to making progress.
Can't Overcome the Navy SEAL '40 Percent Rule'? Embrace the Mindset of High Achievers
We tend to quit when the effort is massive and the timeline indefinite. That's why successful people embrace a different approach to making progress.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
How To Spend the Money Your Startup Raises
Use the "Four Ts" to fuel your growth.
How To Spend the Money Your Startup Raises
Use the "Four Ts" to fuel your growth.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
10 Personal Attributes To Check Before You Write Your Business Plan
Understand these key principles before you even think about writing a plan to build your own business.
10 Personal Attributes To Check Before You Write Your Business Plan
Understand these key principles before you even think about writing a plan to build your own business.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
A Little Startup Success Can Be a Big Problem
How to avoid falling for mirages and head fakes.
A Little Startup Success Can Be a Big Problem
How to avoid falling for mirages and head fakes.
STARTUP CARMINE GALLO
How to Pitch a Billionaire
Resist the temptation to share everything you know.
How to Pitch a Billionaire
Resist the temptation to share everything you know.
STARTUP BHARAT KANODIA
3 Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs from an Indie Film Producer
Life lessons on becoming an expert and attracting an audience.
3 Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs from an Indie Film Producer
Life lessons on becoming an expert and attracting an audience.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
Coffee is the New Wine
Presenting a whole slew of entrepreneurial opportunities across Africa – some in tourism.
Coffee is the New Wine
Presenting a whole slew of entrepreneurial opportunities across Africa – some in tourism.
STARTUP PATRICK FLESNER
The Number 1 Growth Killer is Leadership Debt
Startups do not fail because they run out of cash. They run out of cash because of the leadership debt incurred.
The Number 1 Growth Killer is Leadership Debt
Startups do not fail because they run out of cash. They run out of cash because of the leadership debt incurred.
STARTUP JON STAFF
Starting a Business is Not as Risky as You Think
Don't be afraid to take the plunge.
Starting a Business is Not as Risky as You Think
Don't be afraid to take the plunge.
STARTUP REMY BLUMENFELD
First, Write The Press Release
How writing up your success story can help make it happen.
First, Write The Press Release
How writing up your success story can help make it happen.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
The Secret To Building a Successful and Lasting Business
This might be the most useful post you read all year.
The Secret To Building a Successful and Lasting Business
This might be the most useful post you read all year.
STARTUP REBECCA DECZYNSKI
This Skincare Brand Wants Shoppers to Consume Less--and They're Buying It
Sustainability is at the core of Dieux's ethos, but that's not what will help the disruptive skincare brand change the beauty industry. Here's what will.
This Skincare Brand Wants Shoppers to Consume Less--and They're Buying It
Sustainability is at the core of Dieux's ethos, but that's not what will help the disruptive skincare brand change the beauty industry. Here's what will.
STARTUP RICHARD PEREZ
Design-led Thinking Leads to New Heights
Sometimes the way things have always been done is just not a good enough reason to keep doing them.
Design-led Thinking Leads to New Heights
Sometimes the way things have always been done is just not a good enough reason to keep doing them.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
How To Start a Company With No Money
The first thing you'll need to do is change your mindset.
How To Start a Company With No Money
The first thing you'll need to do is change your mindset.
STARTUP YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR COUNCIL
Starting a Business During a Crisis? Ask Yourself These Questions.
If you track the right information, you may even find that opportunities are available to you right now.
Starting a Business During a Crisis? Ask Yourself These Questions.
If you track the right information, you may even find that opportunities are available to you right now.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
Let’s Talk About Foodie Tourism
Africa is a smorgasbord of gastronomic opportunities ready to be unlocked on multiple levels.
Let’s Talk About Foodie Tourism
Africa is a smorgasbord of gastronomic opportunities ready to be unlocked on multiple levels.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
How Startups Accelerate Into the Growth Stage
When to ignore the roadmap and just go where the money is.
How Startups Accelerate Into the Growth Stage
When to ignore the roadmap and just go where the money is.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
39 Years Ago, Jimmy Buffett Won a Lawsuit That Inadvertently Sparked a $1.5 Billion Business
Jimmy Buffett, singer-songwriter and co-founder of Margaritaville Holdings, is living proof that what you have is important, but what you do with what you have makes all the difference.
39 Years Ago, Jimmy Buffett Won a Lawsuit That Inadvertently Sparked a $1.5 Billion Business
Jimmy Buffett, singer-songwriter and co-founder of Margaritaville Holdings, is living proof that what you have is important, but what you do with what you have makes all the difference.
STARTUP XINTIAN TINA WANG
This Berkeley Grad Was Denied a Loan 5 Times. So She Decided to Disrupt The Credit Industry
TomoCredit founder Kristy Kim launched a company to help immigrants and young adults build credit.
This Berkeley Grad Was Denied a Loan 5 Times. So She Decided to Disrupt The Credit Industry
TomoCredit founder Kristy Kim launched a company to help immigrants and young adults build credit.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
Time to Unlock Africa’s Superpower
With so much information at our fingertips, how can it be that the true extent of diversity on this continent remains such a secret?
Time to Unlock Africa’s Superpower
With so much information at our fingertips, how can it be that the true extent of diversity on this continent remains such a secret?
STARTUP TIYANA JORDAN
Beyoncé Said 'Quit Your Job' – Here's How to Do it Right
Taking Queen B's advice could backfire if you're not prepared.
Beyoncé Said 'Quit Your Job' – Here's How to Do it Right
Taking Queen B's advice could backfire if you're not prepared.
STARTUP CLARA WANJIKU ODERO
African Financial Services is Entering a New Phase
We are moving from what’s being called FinTech 1.0 to FinTech 2.0 and adding a whole lot of scope in the process.
African Financial Services is Entering a New Phase
We are moving from what’s being called FinTech 1.0 to FinTech 2.0 and adding a whole lot of scope in the process.
STARTUP ALYSSA KHAN
How This Tiny Menstrual Care Startup Beat the Tampon Shortage
Tampons are the latest victim of the US supply chain shortage. Here's how one small business is keeping them in stock.
How This Tiny Menstrual Care Startup Beat the Tampon Shortage
Tampons are the latest victim of the US supply chain shortage. Here's how one small business is keeping them in stock.
STARTUP XINTIAN TINA WANG
This Founder Left Warner Bros. to Sell Ramen. Now He Has a Starring Role in a Startup
Instant noodle company A-Sha USA's CEO Young Chang explains how he turned his side hustle into a business.
This Founder Left Warner Bros. to Sell Ramen. Now He Has a Starring Role in a Startup
Instant noodle company A-Sha USA's CEO Young Chang explains how he turned his side hustle into a business.
STARTUP JESSICA STILLMAN
The Counterintuitive Secret to a Wildly Successful Career From Peter Thiel and Elon Musk
Other super successful founders and professionals agree: Focus is overrated.
The Counterintuitive Secret to a Wildly Successful Career From Peter Thiel and Elon Musk
Other super successful founders and professionals agree: Focus is overrated.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
Unlocking Many Tourism Startup Opportunities
Unlike the corporate world, diversity in tourism means more than ticking a box.
Unlocking Many Tourism Startup Opportunities
Unlike the corporate world, diversity in tourism means more than ticking a box.
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
5 Fundamental Differences Between Entrepreneurs and Everyone Else
Ways to know if you're an entrepreneur or not.
5 Fundamental Differences Between Entrepreneurs and Everyone Else
Ways to know if you're an entrepreneur or not.
STARTUP JESSICA STILLMAN
New Google Study of 900 Founders: All Effective Leaders Do These 7 Things
Google for Startups just wrapped up a massive research project digging into the traits of the most successful founders.
New Google Study of 900 Founders: All Effective Leaders Do These 7 Things
Google for Startups just wrapped up a massive research project digging into the traits of the most successful founders.
STARTUP XINTIAN TINA WANG
Tea Helped Him Beat Addiction and Helped His Son Focus at School. Now It's His Business
A Black founder shares his journey of healing, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship in the U.S.
Tea Helped Him Beat Addiction and Helped His Son Focus at School. Now It's His Business
A Black founder shares his journey of healing, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship in the U.S.
STARTUP MARCEL SCHWANTES
Starting Your Own Business? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes By New Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs can't afford to make a bunch of blunders or miscalculations, including these missteps.
Starting Your Own Business? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes By New Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs can't afford to make a bunch of blunders or miscalculations, including these missteps.
STARTUP LEE ANNA A. JACKSON
The 'Shark Tank' Investors Rejected Her Can't-Miss Product. That Only Strengthened Her Resolve
A need to help people--including herself--with skin issues has fueled SW&G Essentials founder Lydia Evans since childhood.
The 'Shark Tank' Investors Rejected Her Can't-Miss Product. That Only Strengthened Her Resolve
A need to help people--including herself--with skin issues has fueled SW&G Essentials founder Lydia Evans since childhood.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
5 Key Strengths That You Can Make A Winning Advantage In Your Business
You may already have what it takes to succeed, but are not aware of it.
5 Key Strengths That You Can Make A Winning Advantage In Your Business
You may already have what it takes to succeed, but are not aware of it.
STARTUP MIKE MADDOCK
The 3 Lessons Startups Must Learn
What you need to know to get from idea to scale.
The 3 Lessons Startups Must Learn
What you need to know to get from idea to scale.
STARTUP REBECCA DECZYNSKI
How 3 Black Women Entrepreneurs Achieved Industry Firsts
They share their advice for making inroads in spaces where they haven't been represented historically.
How 3 Black Women Entrepreneurs Achieved Industry Firsts
They share their advice for making inroads in spaces where they haven't been represented historically.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
Why the Founder of a $17 Billion Company Says the Good Ideas Are the Most Dangerous Ideas
According to HubSpot founder Dharmesh Shah, a good business idea can be more damaging than a truly bad idea.
Why the Founder of a $17 Billion Company Says the Good Ideas Are the Most Dangerous Ideas
According to HubSpot founder Dharmesh Shah, a good business idea can be more damaging than a truly bad idea.
STARTUP ALI DONALDSON
This Navy SEAL Built a Successful Business Teaching Habits to Foster a Healthy Mindset
Madefor CEO Patrick Dossett offers an important lesson on mental health from his wellness company and his first career as a U.S. Navy SEAL.
This Navy SEAL Built a Successful Business Teaching Habits to Foster a Healthy Mindset
Madefor CEO Patrick Dossett offers an important lesson on mental health from his wellness company and his first career as a U.S. Navy SEAL.
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
5 Tips to Make Every Business Meeting More Effective and Efficient
Take these steps to maximize your time and productivity.
5 Tips to Make Every Business Meeting More Effective and Efficient
Take these steps to maximize your time and productivity.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
40 Years Ago, Red Bull's Co-Founder Did Something Almost No Startup Ever Considers. Today He's Worth $25 Billion
Because sometimes creating a new business--much less a new category-means creating something no one has ever experienced before.
40 Years Ago, Red Bull's Co-Founder Did Something Almost No Startup Ever Considers. Today He's Worth $25 Billion
Because sometimes creating a new business--much less a new category-means creating something no one has ever experienced before.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
Using Tech to Increase Travel Within Africa
And how a smartphone app helps find suitable and reasonably priced accommodation.
Using Tech to Increase Travel Within Africa
And how a smartphone app helps find suitable and reasonably priced accommodation.
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
The First Steps Every Entrepreneur Should Take Before 1 Line of Code is Written
Make sure not to skip these steps before launching your startup.
The First Steps Every Entrepreneur Should Take Before 1 Line of Code is Written
Make sure not to skip these steps before launching your startup.
STARTUP ANNA MEYER
How This Couple Turned 88 Goats Into a Company Worth Millions
Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell learned that when life hands you a herd of goats, you make money--one step at a time.
How This Couple Turned 88 Goats Into a Company Worth Millions
Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell learned that when life hands you a herd of goats, you make money--one step at a time.
STARTUP DARRAH BRUSTEIN
Why Incremental Steps Are The True Key To Hitting Your Goals
In a culture that celebrates unicorns and overnight success, ground yourself in this as you work towards your goals.
Why Incremental Steps Are The True Key To Hitting Your Goals
In a culture that celebrates unicorns and overnight success, ground yourself in this as you work towards your goals.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
Meet the Couple Who Mortgaged Their Home to Start a New Race Team--and Won the Indianapolis 500
In 2004, Mike and Marybeth Shank put everything on the line to grow their race team. Last year they won the Indy 500.
Meet the Couple Who Mortgaged Their Home to Start a New Race Team--and Won the Indianapolis 500
In 2004, Mike and Marybeth Shank put everything on the line to grow their race team. Last year they won the Indy 500.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
The Startup Killer That Almost Every Founder Ignores
How experienced entrepreneurs navigate the law of unintended consequences.
The Startup Killer That Almost Every Founder Ignores
How experienced entrepreneurs navigate the law of unintended consequences.
STARTUP DAN PUPIUS
Why Rituals Are the Secret to a Successful Distributed Workplace (and How to Create Them)
It's in rituals, both large and small, that team members gain that sense of camaraderie while feeling both supported and valued.
Why Rituals Are the Secret to a Successful Distributed Workplace (and How to Create Them)
It's in rituals, both large and small, that team members gain that sense of camaraderie while feeling both supported and valued.
STARTUP CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN
For This Founder, the Pandemic Was an Opportunity to Double Down On His Company's Social Mission
Tal Chitayat's sustainable household-product company Full Circle expanded its charitable giving by listening to employees and customers.
For This Founder, the Pandemic Was an Opportunity to Double Down On His Company's Social Mission
Tal Chitayat's sustainable household-product company Full Circle expanded its charitable giving by listening to employees and customers.
STARTUP GRAHAM WINFREY
He Went From the Garage to IPO in Under a Decade. She's Not Far Behind
Chieh Huang, co-founder and CEO of online wholesaler Boxed, talks with Kathrin Hamm, founder and CEO of weighted blanket company Bearaby.
He Went From the Garage to IPO in Under a Decade. She's Not Far Behind
Chieh Huang, co-founder and CEO of online wholesaler Boxed, talks with Kathrin Hamm, founder and CEO of weighted blanket company Bearaby.
STARTUP LEE ANNA A. JACKSON
How This Creative Agency Founder Helps Brands Like Google and Spotify Build Socially-Conscious Campaigns
April McDaniel, founder of Crown + Conquer, has figured out how to tap into her experience working in the hospitality industry to help clients craft meaningful messages.
How This Creative Agency Founder Helps Brands Like Google and Spotify Build Socially-Conscious Campaigns
April McDaniel, founder of Crown + Conquer, has figured out how to tap into her experience working in the hospitality industry to help clients craft meaningful messages.
STARTUP JORDAN HICKEY
This Beauty Founder Started a School to Help Others Overcome All the Challenges She Once Faced
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of CURLS, is passing on the valuable entrepreneurial lessons she's learned through the Black Women Making Millions Academy.
This Beauty Founder Started a School to Help Others Overcome All the Challenges She Once Faced
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of CURLS, is passing on the valuable entrepreneurial lessons she's learned through the Black Women Making Millions Academy.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
6 Attributes To Look For When Choosing a Business Partner
Choosing a business partner is a crucial area where logic plays only a minor role.
6 Attributes To Look For When Choosing a Business Partner
Choosing a business partner is a crucial area where logic plays only a minor role.
STARTUP LEE ANNA A. JACKSON
How This Wine Lover Spotted a Market Gap and Turned It Into a Million-Dollar Business
Erica Davis was tired of women--especially Black women--being told what kind of wine they should like. So she built a business that lets customers decide for themselves.
How This Wine Lover Spotted a Market Gap and Turned It Into a Million-Dollar Business
Erica Davis was tired of women--especially Black women--being told what kind of wine they should like. So she built a business that lets customers decide for themselves.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Your Startup Isn't a Unicorn. It's a Business
When entrepreneurs should skip the valuation chase and just sell stuff.
Your Startup Isn't a Unicorn. It's a Business
When entrepreneurs should skip the valuation chase and just sell stuff.
STARTUP VICTOR W. HWANG
Opening a Restaurant in Boston Takes 92 Steps, 22 Forms, 17 Office Visits, and $5,554 in 12 Fees. Why?
It's nearly just as bad in San Francisco, Detroit, Atlanta, and many other U.S. cities. The time is now to remove needless barriers to the American Dream.
Opening a Restaurant in Boston Takes 92 Steps, 22 Forms, 17 Office Visits, and $5,554 in 12 Fees. Why?
It's nearly just as bad in San Francisco, Detroit, Atlanta, and many other U.S. cities. The time is now to remove needless barriers to the American Dream.
STARTUP ROB MOORE
Why You Shouldn't Expect Loyalty as an Entrepreneur
No one is loyal to you, rather people are loyal only to their highest values. No one was born to service you. Instead, you have to discover their highest values and link your values to theirs.
Why You Shouldn't Expect Loyalty as an Entrepreneur
No one is loyal to you, rather people are loyal only to their highest values. No one was born to service you. Instead, you have to discover their highest values and link your values to theirs.
STARTUP JONATHAN LOW
How to Be an 18-Second Entrepreneur
Take the time to understand your customers--and your employees.
How to Be an 18-Second Entrepreneur
Take the time to understand your customers--and your employees.
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