Starting Out of School vs. Waiting
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] If you’re reading this, chances are you have an idea and just quite don’t know what to do. You believe business should be used to improve society but how? Start here: 1. Sean Eikerman of RED Academy a […]
Failure
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] The #1 thing that doesn’t get talked about in entrepreneurship is failure. Understanding when you need to pivot and persevere through more difficult times is often the best experience one can acquire. Just ask: 1. Jay Shetty, famous […]
Ethics & Responsible Business
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] What decisions will you make today will impact the environment or society? See conversations with: 1. Patagonia’s Vincent Stanley, reveals their business model came from how Patagonia stuck true to their mission 2. Jonathan Keyser Founder/CEO is trying […]
Creating A Market Presence
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Marketing can make or break a business in its early stages. In today’s day in age, there’s no reason your startup can’t get recognized. Listen to the entrepreneurs and marketing experts who have been there before: 1. Alex […]
Getting Investors to Invest In Your Startup
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Learn why and what these investors are looking for out of entrepreneurs and their companies. 1. Justin Motika, Vice President of Advantage Capital, “we’re looking at job creation and the impact those opportunities will have on the local areas.” […]
Over 500 Climate Strikes Planned in the US and 117 Countries Worldwide
The September 20th climate strikes, that will continue for the duration of next week, have already seen 2,500 strikes registered globally and over 500 strikes taking place across the U.S. The Youth Climate Strike Coalition in the U.S. issued a set of policy demands calling for a just transition to 100% renewables by 2030, a halt to […]
Diverse Funding & Financing Strategies (loans/debt, equity, crowdfunding, and customers)
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Funding can come in many different ways for startups. If your pitch provides strong evidence of a return on investment the funding will come from the right investors. Investors are also increasingly using ESG and Certified B-Scores to […]
The Business Case for Sustainability
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Can businesses step away from a transactional mindset and redefine its bottom-line? Some experts suggest a way to evaluate a companies performance is through its triple-bottom-line (TBL); incorporating people, planet, and profit into their accounting framework. Hear from: […]
Leadership, Communication, and Storytelling Skills
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] What is your sentence? Why does your company exist? What is the legacy you want to leave? When we think of leadership, communication, and storytelling it’s important to remember how interconnected they are. Watch: 1. Simon Mainwaring, Founder/CEO […]
Family Business
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] According to Conway Center for Family Business, Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy, consisting of 64% of the gross domestic product (GDP), employing 62% of the workforce, and responsible for 78% of all new hires. […]
