Innovation

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Balance confidence with economic realities. Retain and attract the right talent. Embrace the digital imperative. Strengthen financing and cash flow strategies. Build more resilient supply chains.Business owners are heading into 2026 with cautious optimism —...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways AI often fails outside of demos because it can’t learn from real-world mistakes or adapt to unpredictable users and systems. Founders who focus on AI that improves over time — not just...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Award-winning documentaries aren’t entertainment for serious investors — they’re tools for understanding how systems, incentives and hidden risks shape long-term outcomes. These four films reveal why process, perspective and discipline matter more...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways A common mistake in email marketing is using AI as a tactical shortcut without understanding customer needs and intent. Successful AI-powered email marketing focuses on anticipating and meeting customer needs at the...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Incorporate storytelling into your personal brand to form deeper connections and stand out from the crowd. Leverage imagination and strategy to transform your brand into a captivating narrative that entices and retains...

A mistake that ultimately saved millionsWilson Greatbatch’s life reads like a case study in how curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to embrace mistakes can reshape the world. Born in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, he grew up fascinated by...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Unlike private businesses, which exist to make a profit, public institutions prioritize impact, equity and public trust. If entrepreneurs want to work with the public sector (and they should), they need...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Paid media isn’t unethical. Poorly told, non-transparent stories are what destroy credibility. The smartest founders use paid placements to educate audiences, not promote themselves.As an entrepreneur and publicist, I’ve spent years trying...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Woods believes effective ownership begins with understanding the day-to-day. Completing required franchise training at Smoothie King gave him firsthand insight into operations and the realities his team faces each shift. From trucking...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Why you still need mentorship later in life.There’s a quiet myth in leadership circles that once you reach a certain level of accomplishment, the need for mentorship fades. By the time...