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She Started a Business That’s on Track for $100M This Year
If you have a tween girl, you've probably heard of Rowan. It's the cool brand for piercings, where licensed nurses insert hypoallergenic studs into thousands of ears every day. With more than 500 employees, it's on track to have 65 stores and an annual run rate of $100 million in revenue this year.But in 2017, Rowan was just a fledgling…
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Your Business Won’t Thrive Until You Embrace this Mindset
It often seems like the only path to success is through ruthless competition. Entrepreneurs are frequently warned about the so-called "wolf culture," where the primary focus is on fierce competition and self-interest. This mindset fosters an environment where success is seen as incompatible with compassion and where many believe that…
The Hottest Startups in Dublin in 2024
Thanks to low corporation tax and government incentives, Dublin has hosted the European headquarters of many large US technology companies—Google, Meta, LinkedIn and Microsoft all have offices in the city’s Silicon Docks.“The big US companies operated independently of the startup world for many years,” explains Will Prendergast, partner at Frontline…
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For many high-tech startups, raising venture capital is one of the earliest obstacles to overcome on the journey from idea to unicorn. Especially in a technology sector where AI is making it simpler each day to launch products, getting funding is one of a handful of ways entrepreneurs can still…
The Honey Pot found a sweet partner in uncharted territory
Why would a feminine-care company sponsor a WNBA team?Jazmyn Williams, director of brand marketing at feminine-care company The Honey Pot, wouldn’t blame anyone for asking. But after attending an Atlanta Dream game last season, she became convinced The Honey Pot should have a spot on the team’s sponsorship roster.Brands like…
How to Transform Your Real Estate Business With a Customer-Centric Approach
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Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be
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I Wasted So Much Time By Not Doing These 4 Things When I Started My Business
Starting a business in college sounds simple, even glamorous, doesn't it? The freedom to experiment, the optimism of youth and the abundance of resources at your fingertips. But in reality, there's an overwhelming flood of conflicting advice on how to spend your time and prioritize tasks when you're just starting…
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Verizon’s logo isn’t the only thing that got spruced up around the time of its rebrand in June.The company also took a look at its pro football partnerships, which span 26 team deals and one with the NFL that dates back to 2010. In past years, Verizon has largely leveraged…
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