Innovation

Key Takeaways Mercuriello wondered why there wasn’t a perfectly portioned pasta and sauce kit that wasn’t precooked.She dove into market research and invested about $40,000 to launch her pasta-and-sauce brand Sausly.Now, the business averages $12,000 per month and is...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Here’s how to build a customer-funded startup and grow on your own terms before bringing investors to the table.Founders today are conditioned to believe venture capital is the ultimate milestone —...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Don’t worry about being too old to start a business. Examples like Colonel Sanders and Laura Ingalls Wilder show that meaningful achievements can happen later in life. Early experiences build the foundation...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Validation can be the opiate of management. A room full of nods and applause might feel like progress, but beware of moving forward without moving wisely. I’ve seen moments where team enthusiasm...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways The white-collar job market is no longer a safe bet, as AI is replacing entry-level positions at many larger companies. As a result, many young people are betting big on careers in...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Most people quit after a single AI output and blame the tool, but AI isn’t built to deliver perfect results on the first try. The real value of AI technology emerges...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Despite significant advancements, AI still cannot replicate the deep emotional and cultural aspects of music composition, as noted by professionals, but it may play a crucial role in deepening our understanding...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways AI adoption succeeds when leaders replace fear with curiosity, clarity and ethical guardrails. Upskilling for AI is about human agency, not replacement, competitiveness or shortcuts.The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Keeping startup costs close to zero means spending only when there is a clear return. Initial costs should directly support sales, provision or learning from actual customers. Service- or knowledge-based businesses work...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways In 2026, the focus moves from pilots, experimentation and potential to tangible outcomes. Progress will come from recognizing opportunities amid the noise and using AI with clear goals. Agentic AI is moving...