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Collaboration

I Mentor First-Time Entrepreneurs — These Are the 4 Unseen Benefits I Gained By Giving Back

Becoming a mentor and volunteer to help underserved entrepreneurs has taught me more than I expected.

Starting a Business

This Former Google Exec Left Tech to Chase Tornados — Now, His Sustainable Personal Care Brand Is Lightning in a Bottle

Jeff Shardell's fascinating career has spanned from Google to storm chasing. His latest venture, Humble Brands, aims to revolutionize the sustainable deodorant industry — starting from his own kitchen.

Leadership

5 Proven Strategies to Overcome Self-Doubt and Beat Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome keeps even the most accomplished entrepreneurs questioning their success, doubting their abilities and fearing they'll be "found out." But overcoming it starts with these actionable strategies that every entrepreneur can use to tackle self-doubt and stay focused on growth.

Growing a Business

An Investor Doubted Me and My Business Because I'm a Working Dad — Here's Why You Don't Have to Sacrifice Work or Your Family.

Prioritizing business should never mean ignoring family. Entrepreneurs who give themselves to both will quickly find that success in the one feeds success in the other.

Side Hustle

'My Brain Thrives on Variety': His Side Hustle Inspired By 'The 4-Hour Workweek' Led to $600,000 in 16 Months

Mark Hellweg, 42, knows what it takes to start a business "with a fraction of the capital."

Money & Finance

Startup Founders Need to Advocate For Their Own Compensation — Here's How to Do It Right

Ensuring fair compensation as a founder or CEO is crucial to staying motivated and building a successful company. Here's how to strategically handle the conversation and get the pay that reflects your worth.

Starting a Business

"Nothing Is Obvious the First Time": How This Serial Entrepreneur Is Redefining Sports Media with On3

On3 founder and serial entrepreneur Shannon Terry shares his thoughts on the evolving sports media landscape and his insights on building and growing a business from personal experience.

Starting a Business

Why Psychological Courage Is the Secret Ingredient for Successful Startups

This article explores the concept of psychological courage in startups, highlighting how employees — not just founders — can develop resilience, face challenges head-on and thrive in uncertain environments by embracing reality, problem-solving effectively and pushing through struggles.

Leadership

Entrepreneurs Drive the Economy — But Are We Doing Enough to Support Them?

Are we doing enough to encourage innovative entrepreneurs to take risks for the benefit of society at large?