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I raised $9.75 million for my health and wellness company as a Black female founder. Here's how I did it and found the right investors.

Sat, 03/11/2023 - 06:00

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Vanessa Rissetto (left) and Tamar Samuels (right) — Vanessa Rissetto (left) and Tamar Samuels (right) cofounded Culina Health.
Lauren Anzevino

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Startups, Founder, female founder, Black Founder

I got laid off in December and took my side hustle full time. Here's my advice for anyone looking to build a business after a job loss.

Thu, 03/09/2023 - 06:00

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Ayomi Samaraweera is the founder of the creator-economy startup Canopy. — Ayomi Samaraweera is the founder of the creator-economy startup Canopy.
Courtesy of Samaraweera.

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Careers, tiktok, Social Media, Startup, Layoffs

I'm the founder of Gen-Z for Change and a freshman at Harvard. Here's how I balance my day so I don't miss out on the college experience while building my non-profit.

Thu, 03/02/2023 - 06:00

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Aidan Kohn-Murphy — Aidan Kohn-Murphy founded Gen-Z for Change.
courtesy of Kohn-Murphy

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Creators, Features, Non-Profits, Founder, College student

The founder of the best-selling Black-owned spirit brand shares why she prefers to work with individual investors over VC firms and how they helped her reach $100 million in sales

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:36

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Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, stands against a fence outside — Fawn Weaver is the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
Uncle Nearest

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Whiskey, Founder, Investors, Venture Capital

How I kept my Kyiv business afloat as Russia dropped bombs around my homeland

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 06:00

Tech Insider

Alina Kachorovska, Ukrainian founder — Alina Kachorovska is the founder of the Ukrainian shoe brand Kachorovska.
courtesy of Kachorovska

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Founder, International Business, Ukraine War, russia ukraine war, Ukraine

Why a small-business owner is waging an expensive battle for its name against Oura, the $2.5 billion health-tech company

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 06:00

Tech Insider

Kean Veran, founder of Oura Inc., holds up two trademark registration certificates — Keane Veran is the founder of Oura Inc.
Kean Veran

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Founder, Trademarks, US Patent and Trademark Office, Oura ring, Oura Health

Day in the life of the founder of Rebundle, a hair-extension brand that closed a $2.1 million pre-seed round with investors like Colin Kaepernick

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:50

Tech Insider

Ciara Imani May — Ciara Imani May is the founder of Rebundle
Curtis Taylor, Jr.

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Features, Founder, Day In The Life, Daily Routine, female founder

I'm a former teacher who booked more than $242,000 in sales last year with my vending-machine business. Here's how I built my company.

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 11:46

Tech Insider

Crystal Warren owns Vending Factory, a vending-machine business. — Crystal Warren owns Vending Factory, a vending-machine business.
Crystal Warren

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, side hustles, Vending Machines, Teachers, Entrepreneurs, how to start a business

I'm a virtual therapist who booked $350,000 in revenue last year. Here's how I built my business with patients, coaching clients, and social media.

Fri, 02/03/2023 - 16:01

Tech Insider

Kelly McKenna — McKenna started her practice in 2021.
courtesy of McKenna

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Therapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Advice, Mental Health Awareness Week, Private Practice

The 10 companies that produce the most startup founders, including Bain, McKinsey, and Sony

Tue, 01/31/2023 - 06:00

Tech Insider

Heidi Zak thirdlove — Heidi Zak, the founder of the bra company ThirdLove, used to work for McKinsey & Co.
Hollis Johnson

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Careers, Features, Alumni, Startups, Founder

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