On the season 12 finale of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, contestants hoping to win game-changing funds for their businesses must prove to our elite panel of investors that they have what it takes to succeed — in 60 seconds or less. Related: ‘Elevator Pitch’ Meltdown: Watch the Moment That Broke This Entrepreneur’s Brain It’s hard not…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The concept of a side hustle gave rise during the pandemic, when the economy as we knew it immediately transformed, and most jobs were in some state of overnight transition. As life returned to a new definition of normalcy and markets rebounded, stabilized and even flourished, the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurship is a journey of grit, vision and strategy. While many entrepreneurs focus solely on securing capital, true business growth often demands more than funding. It requires the strategic mentorship of an investorpreneur — an investor who provides financial backing and serves as a mentor, guide and…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Dylan Zajac, 21, a senior at Babson College. At 15, Zajac had a side hustle thrifting and fixing computers. The gig inspired Zajac to found his nonprofit Computers 4 People, which provides refurbished computers to people in need. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hi! I’m Dima, the founder of PitchBob.io, an AI co-pilot for entrepreneurs. We are developing a product that will positively impact entrepreneurs’ success. This drives me to constantly study the factors that can increase the likelihood of entrepreneurial success. Most investors emphasize the primary importance of the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re a gamer, you’ve likely heard at least one lecture about how it is a waste of time. But what if those hours were putting you on a lucrative and sustainable career path? Enter Racing Prodigy, the world’s first E2Real sports league, which turns virtual track…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re hoping venture capital investors will pony up big money for your startup, you need to use your brain — all of it. If you’re scratching your head to understand what that means, I’m referring to the false yet intriguing theory that people are right-brain or…
When Michelle Hensley, now founder and CEO of luxury gift basket and wrapping company Nifty Package Co., lost her husband, a pastor, to cancer in 2014, she was 50 years old and “had a complete identity crisis,” she says. Image Credit: Courtesy of Nifty Package Co. Hensley’s husband had handled their finances while she ran…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I have led a successful media production and communication consulting company for over three decades. That means I have beat the odds. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “about 20% of new businesses fail in their first two years, 45% fail in their first five…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Modern buyers, both retail consumers and businesses, are demanding more from the companies they’re purchasing from. They want products built specifically for them from experts who understand their needs. On the business-to-business side, we call this verticalization. This is a trend that is exceptionally prevalent in software….
