I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

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Culture Pop CEO Tom First
Tom First, 59, is the founder and CEO of Culture Pop.

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I started a baking business after retiring from the government. Tariffs are affecting almost everything.

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Katrina Golden's business involves a coffee shop and a baking business.

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I run my business from an 18-square-foot shed in my parents' backyard. It cut my rent and childcare costs.

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Katie Vale in her millinery studio, which was converted from a shed in her parents' back garden.

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I spent my life savings on a NYC deli that was infested with rodents. Now, I bring in up to $4,000 a day thanks to 1 viral sandwich.

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Joshua Dat outside of Datz Deli

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This founder uses AI as a 'CFO' during tax season. His CPA still gets the final say.

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Kyle Ray is the founder of Geek Window Cleaning.

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China's 'one-person companies' have exploded. An Alibaba exec explains how AI agents make that possible.

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Alibaba.com president Kuo Zhang
Alibaba.com president Kuo Zhang.

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I expanded my 350,000-member fitness brand to cover an overlooked life stage

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The Sculpt Society was founded in 2017.

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I'm a ghostwriter who thinks AI will wipe out 90% of my industry — so I'm leaning into it. Here are 2 ways it saves me time and money.

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Joshua Lisec.

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As a real estate agent, making money off Airbnbs was a safe bet. I decided to franchise my favorite coffee shop instead.

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Real estate agent Jordan Hooten decided to franchise his favorite coffee shop as an investment.

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How AI is helping solo founders make their first hires

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Katherine Pomerantz and Danielle Nazinitsk
Katerine Pomerantz, the founder of Money Storyteller (L), and Danielle Nazinitsky, the founder of Decode Real Estate.

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