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18 Inspirational Career Reinvention Journeys from Successful Entrepreneurs

StartupNation

based production, inclusive sizing, and babywearing education that empowers every kind of parent. Long story short, this startup went from $500K in revenue to $15M in five years, and sold for $25M in 2018. What made this journey so impactful wasn’t just the numbers (though I’m proud of them!). I soaked it all in.

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Finding your brand identity in 4 steps

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Understand your audience and educate your community. While 2018 YLAI Fellow Janeel Boon spends his time running his business Boon’s Computer Repairs , he is also well-known in his home country of St. Janese Henderson, also a 2017 Fellow, encourages confidence and mentorship with Jan’s Empowerment Institute in Antigua and Barbuda.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

Participants from all over the world are eligible to compete for more than $100,000 in prize money and also receive mentorship and other resources. Eligible startups compete to win funding, legal support, and mentorship totaling more than $100,000. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000.

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5 Things Veterans Should Know About Starting a Business

StartupNation

A 2018 study by the the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy reported that there were over 379,000 veteran-owned employer businesses in the U.S. , A 2018 study by the the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy reported that there were over 379,000 veteran-owned employer businesses in the U.S. ,

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019. Founded in 2016 by former Dell executive Preston James, the organization aims to “e mpower people of color and women entrepreneurs and help them build successful high-growth businesses by providing them with access to education, mentorship and vital networks.”

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

Ecosystem Builder Hub

To increase public understanding of the role of entrepreneurship we need to educate our communities about its power and impact. We need educational and awareness campaigns that communicate the importance of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a means to building stronger, more resilient, and equitable economies.

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10 Women Entrepreneurs Who Have Inspired Me—and Will Inspire You!

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I met Hayley at one of the dating industry conferences in London in 2018, and she has taught and inspired me so much through her personality and knowledge! I first met Kalika Yap at EO’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP), an executive education program. Hayley Quinn: Founder, Dating Expert and Social Media Personality.