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Working in Corporate Provided the Education She Needed to Become an Entrepreneur

Smart Hustle Magazine

She left in 2012 after learning everything she needed to know about running and managing a successful retail business. Nubian Hueman is a catalyst for culture, community, and the development of the creative economy by connecting the consumer to independent artists from across the world. Anika opened her first store in D.C

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20 Women Entrepreneurs Changing Their Industries (and the World)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. These 20 women entrepreneurs are the ones who are leading the charge—and we think you’ll be inspired by their tremendous impact: Reshma Saujani / Girls Who Code.

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The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021

StartupNation

Since 2012, there’s been little increase in venture capital going to women-founded businesses. And still, only about 3% of venture capital goes to female founders—that number is even lower for BIPOC female entrepreneurs with an average funding rate of less than 1%. Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding?

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

Gust

As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided. As The Economist put it, comparing U.S. misses an opportunity. Securities Regulation.

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Some Thoughts on Branding Startups and Communities

Both Sides of the Table

Creative – we’re a place of writers, directors, producers, musicians, costume designers, make-up artists, graphic artists, 3D modelers. World-class education including Caltech, USC and UCLA. ” To me, LA will always be a creative hub for TV, film, music, video games and now technology. Don’t you think?

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Locals share why Vilnius, Lithuania is becoming an international startup hub

TechCrunch

In five years, respondents said the city and country will continue to generate and attract great tech startups, but also tech talent and entrepreneurs. In addition, Vilnius has made headlines worldwide with its creative solutions to tackle the pandemic challenges. Since 2012 Vilnius’ population has been steadily growing 0.3%

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10 Key Buildings in the Brooklyn Innovation Community

This is going to be BIG.

Back in 2006, when I started working on putting together some community groups for entrepreneurs and tech people, I looked for a better name to reference this collection of people. This outer borough community is fueled by the creativity of an even wider assortment of innovators--and what I find most interesting is where they do what they do.