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This Co-Founder Used Her Corporate Maternity Leave to Assess Her Career Goals -- Which Led Her to the Startup World
Launching something new was an irresistible opportunity for this COO.
How This Female-Health Entrepreneur Overcame Doubts About Starting Her Own Medical Supply Company
More knowledge translated to more confidence for this CEO.
In Search of that 'A-ha' Moment? This Entrepreneur Says It May Take Longer Than Expected.
The CEO of Future Design School talks about how she finally found the business model to work with her vision.
The Unconventional Way This Cloud-Based Startup Broke Into the Education Sphere
Despite uncertain times, the team at Top Hat knew they were onto something.
How This CEO Went from Having Zero Industry Experience to Running Her Own Tech Startup
This founder's ultimate strength was building something from nothing.
How This Inventive Software Company Refocused Its Mission -- And Then Found Its Star Investor
Flixel, the company behind the cinemagraph, knew that eventually its original product would lead the business to success.
This CEO's Recipe for Success Is One Part Innovation, One Part Anxiety
For this company's leader, paranoia is a driver to create change.
How This Health Insurance Startup Found Its Light Bulb Idea
The road map for this company includes the mantra "keeping going."
Why This CEO Sees So Many Startups Get Tunnel Vision With Their Products
To communicate potential to investors, business founders should know when to refocus their mission.
This Fintech Business Pulled Off a Major Company Pivot by Believing in Great Results
Ratehub CEO Alyssa Furtado talks about the risk of expanding the business to go up against current customers.
How This Entrepreneur Went From One Employee in a Dark Basement to Raising $3.3 Million
Roy Pereira says to remain steadfast in your vision, you may have to indulge a little delusion.
This Program Will Give $1 Million to a Woman-Led Cleantech Business
Jane Kearns, who works at Cleantech, talks about how the company welcomes innovation and progress.
Instead of Thinking About What She Couldn't Change, This Female Founder Focused On Making Progress
Stephany Lapierre talks about how she built her company, despite the odds.
This Startup Didn't Think Twice When It Came to Taking a Bold Chance
It's not the first time a 'fake it until you make it' strategy reaped big rewards.