Anne Mahlum has built a career by refusing to blend in with the crowd. The 43-year-old entrepreneur boasts an unmistakable look – spiky blonde hair, tattoos, and six-pack abs – and established her boutique fitness chain, Solidcore, in 2013. She expanded it nationwide before selling it to a private equity firm in April. Between the …
Innovation begins with ideas, but ultimately relies on financial support. Richard Lyons, the University of California, Berkeley’s first-ever chief innovation officer, has implemented a program that generates funding for innovative startups and channels the profits back to the university. Should you keep investing in Big Tech? Lyons, a former dean of UC Berkeley’s business school …
Juliana Chan, the founder and CEO of Wildtype Media, a STEM-focused media communications firm, made the bold decision to transition her company to a fully remote work model. While some managers praised her for her bravery, Chan acknowledged the unique challenges that come with remote work. Issues such as employee disengagement, miscommunication, and data privacy …
In the journey to becoming CEO of Kickstarter, Everette Taylor attributes his success to a stroke of luck. This is a remarkable accomplishment considering his early years of grappling with homelessness and striving to make ends meet in his youth. He dropped out of college, yet his determination led him to found an event marketing …
The Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards) have recently announced the finalists for 2023, setting the stage for their highly anticipated 10th Anniversary ceremony in October. As the foremost UK awards ceremony of its kind, the BBBAwards aim to recognize and celebrate the exceptional performance of Black professionals and entrepreneurs. On the 13th of October, this …
In 2016, Mark Lemoine made a life-changing decision. After coming home from work, he expressed his desire to quit his job and purchase a campground to his wife, Karla Lemoine. This decision was not without its risks, as Mark was earning a substantial salary of $200,000 per year working for the Michigan state government, and …
Silicon Valley Bank’s recent collapse has reignited concerns about lending discrimination in the banking industry, especially when it comes to people of color. Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton, who founded Backstage Capital, stepped in to help some of the startup founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. However, such options for those …