Entrepreneurship

Key Takeaways Ron Schneidermann lived on under $15 a day and survived on canned soup while building his startup Liftopia, a marketplace for ski resorts, from 2005 to 2014.He only took two days off when his first child was born...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Passion won’t convince investors to invest in your business — coming fully prepared to answer their questions will. Investors want to see what your team will look like, and who’s on it. Getting...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Scaling during downturns lowers costs, unlocks talent, and captures market share Companies that keep investing while others cut back gain long-term advantages Crises shift customers and investors toward bold, efficient and growth-focused businessesGrowth...

One premium ice cream brand’s loss is another’s gain. David Stever, 60, took the helm of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams this month after leaving Ben & Jerry’s in March 2025. According to court filings, Stever departed amid tensions between...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways When a company first launches, there’s a short stretch of time where nobody has fully decided what it is yet. That ambiguity is actually an opportunity, because whoever fills it first...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Hire for the long haul. Don’t oversell or make promises you can’t keep, but do paint a picture of the possibilities. Don’t wait until someone has checked every box before entrusting them...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As entrepreneurs, we do not necessarily need more information. We need better filters.Every week, we hear about a new trend promising more energy, sharper focus, better metabolism or a more optimized life....

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Systems, approvals, and market rules may feel restrictive, but understanding them early lets your startup move faster and avoid surprises. The smartest founders treat established players as gateways, not obstacles, building optionality...

Key Takeaways Citadel Securities’ chief people officer, Alexander DiLeonardo, said he looks for traits like creativity, leadership and problem-solving in new hires.Leadership in particular matters more than ever, DiLeonardo said, as junior employees direct AI to do work.Citadel Securities offers...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Proptech has spent years building smarter tools, yet most homebuyers still experience real estate the same way they always have. The real obstacle isn’t innovation, it’s distribution. Until new technologies reach...