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Building a Business

I Lost $10,000 Making These Business Mistakes — You Might Be Making Them Too

Fear, poor timing and unnecessary professional services turned my first LLC into a costly learning experience.

By Erik Pham

Building a Business

How I Won Over Investors and Raised $1.5 Million Without a Network or Experience

I didn't have a co-founder, prior exits or a deep-pocketed network. I still raised a $1.5 million seed round. Here's how I positioned my pitch to win.

By Ksenia Yudina

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How This Â鶹Éç’s Cold Email Convinced Cirque du Soleil to Take a Risk in Mexico

As most travelers flock to Tulum or Cancún, Ivan Chávez is wagering on a different vision, convincing the world's top entertainment company to create a show from scratch.

By Leo Zevin

Building a Business

A Bad Market Doesn’t Kill Startups — That Belief Does. Here’s How to Launch a Startup in Any Economy.

If you can prove your idea works when times are tough, you'll be ready to scale when the tide inevitably turns.

By Aytekin Tank

Building a Business

Why Using Your Home Address for Your Business Can Be a Costly Mistake

One early decision many founders overlook can quietly affect their privacy, credibility and ability to scale.

By Molly Cavanah

Business News

How This 2-Year-Old AI Startup Just Hit a $6.6 Billion Valuation

Lovable raised $330 million just months after its last funding round, proving that "vibe coding" tools for non-programmers are the next big thing.

By Jonathan Small

Human Resources

Smart Startups Are Partnering with Industry Tycoons Now — Here’s Why

When managed well, corporate-startup collaborations combine the creativity of innovation with the strength of experience, paving the way for mutual success.

By Yelena Rymbayeva

Business Ideas

Why Startups Fail to Break Through and the Strategic Moves That Separate the Winners

Most startups stall because they chase features and rely too long on founder-led sales.

By Bidhan Baruah

Thought Leaders

Why the CEO of a $1 Billion Startup Rejects Silicon Valley’s Hustle Culture: ‘People Are Rushing Too Much’

Karri Saarinen has prioritized work-life balance while building Linear, a $1.25 billion company.

By Sherin Shibu

Brick & Mortar

Inside the Startup Playbook That Silicon Valley Doesn’t Want You to Know About

To grow your startup safely, always put profit and customer needs first instead of chasing venture capital hype.

By Bidhan Baruah

Business News

This 29-Year-Old Former Ballerina Just Became the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire

Kalshi cofounder Luana Lopes Lara took the title after her company announced an $11 billion valuation earlier this week.

By Sherin Shibu

Building a Business

I’ve Worked With 10,000+ Brick-and-Mortar Retailers. Here’s What Actually Makes Stores Win

Over the past 20 years, store owners have taught me a few fundamental things about doing physical retail right.

By Dax Dasilva

Building a Business

How Smart Founders Know When to Pivot or Shut Down Their Startup

A simple process for founders to make smarter, less emotional decisions with their startups.

By Colin C. Campbell

Building a Business

Can This Cheeky Fashion Brand Impress Investors in Just 60 Seconds?

Find out on the latest episode of "Â鶹Éç Elevator Pitch."

By Mackenzie Truman

Building a Business

How to Know If Venture Capital Is Right For Your Business

Kevin Carter has invested in over a thousand companies, dozens of which have gone on to billion-dollar valuations. He says venture capital is not right for every business.

By Morgan LaVoie

Building a Business

5 Local Business Opportunities That Could Make You a Fortune in 2026

Market data shows 2026 will be a breakout year for service-based local businesses. Here are five high-growth industries set to dominate North America next year.

By Fahim Ludin

Thought Leaders

This Police Psychologist’s Simple Framework Changed How I Handle Failure

Failure in business isn't a matter of if — it's when. Here's a three-step framework to help you recover faster, learn smarter and come back stronger.

By Jon B. Becker

Building a Business

This Founder Solved His ‘Biggest Mistake’ to Go From 0 to 500,000 Customers

Dutch had no customers a month after launch, but has since grown to over half a million subscribers — here's how.

By Sherin Shibu

Thought Leaders

He Went From Food Stamps to Co-Founding a $9.3 Billion Startup. Here’s Why He Walked Away.

Joe Spector immigrated to the U.S. as a child and co-founded Hims & Hers. There was just one problem.

By Sherin Shibu

Building a Business

Your Startup Might Be Operating in the Wrong Ecosystem. The ‘Relevance Map’ Can Help You Find the Right One.

Â鶹Éçial success depends on aligning your venture with the right economy. Here's how the relevance map can guide that alignment.

By Majeed Javdani

Building a Business

Are AI-First Teams the Secret Ingredient Behind the Next Billion-Dollar Startups?

Tomorrow's winners won't outspend — they'll out-learn. Here's how to build an AI-first team that sets you up for exponential growth.

By Anatolii Kasianov