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business3 months ago

Self-Employed Entrepreneurs Earn Significantly More but Face High Inequality

A study analyzing data from 2000 to 2015 shows that entrepreneurs tend to earn more than paid employees as they age, with self-employed individuals making up to 70% more by age 55, but significant income inequality exists among the self-employed, with most income concentrated among the top earners. The findings challenge stereotypes about entrepreneurs and highlight their potential for higher earnings and growth, especially in small businesses and trades.

business5 months ago

Mark Cuban Predicts AI to Become a Fundamental Skill

Mark Cuban predicts AI will become a baseline skill for entrepreneurs within five years, essential for efficiency and competitiveness. He highlights AI's role in empowering small businesses through platforms like ZenBusiness's Velo, which automates operations and acts as a versatile team member. Cuban emphasizes that AI is a tool for leverage and success, not a replacement, urging entrepreneurs to embrace it to stay ahead in the evolving business landscape.

business7 months ago

Top Self-Made Women and Celebrities' Net Worth Highlights

The article highlights the youngest self-made women under 40 on Forbes' 2025 list, including Kylie Jenner, Taylor Swift, and Selena Gomez, who have achieved significant wealth through their businesses and careers, with Taylor Swift being the richest among them at $1.6 billion. It also features other young billionaires like Daniela Amodei and Rihanna, emphasizing their entrepreneurial success in various industries.

food-and-business1 year ago

"Best Friend Entrepreneurs Revolutionize Plant-Based Meat with Real Animal Fat for Incredible Taste"

Brice Klein and Saba Fazeli, both 29, are entrepreneurs aiming to revolutionize plant-based meat by adding real animal fat to improve taste and texture. Their startup, Choppy, seeks to address the flavor and texture limitations of plant-based proteins. They are part of a growing trend of startups, including Mission Barns and Hoxton Farms, exploring the addition of lab-grown fat to enhance plant-based meats. These entrepreneurs believe that improving taste is crucial for the long-term success of plant-based products, as evidenced by the recent stagnation in plant-based meat sales.

businessentrepreneurship2 years ago

"Introducing the Innovative Minds of Forbes' Under 30 Class of 2024"

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024 features young entrepreneurs who are using artificial intelligence in various industries, such as manufacturing and marketing. Additionally, they are tackling climate change through initiatives like carbon credit marketplaces and eco-friendly plastics. The list includes individuals from diverse backgrounds, with nearly half identifying as people of color and 23% being immigrants. The average age of the list remains at 27, and gender parity has reached an all-time high. The entrepreneurs on the list have raised over $3.6 billion in funding, and the largest contingent of Gen Z individuals to date is included.

business2 years ago

"The Most Successful 'Shark Tank' Products of 2023: Making Life Easier"

ABC's "Shark Tank" has updated its list of top-selling products of all time, with three new additions. Dude Wipes, a line of wet wipes for men, leads the pack with $341 million in sales, followed by PRx Performance, which has sold $200 million worth of home exercise equipment racks. Blueland, a line of refillable cleaning products, also made the list. The show's investors emphasize the importance of entrepreneurs genuinely needing their help, rather than seeking free publicity. The top 15 list includes popular products like Bombas socks, Everlywell health test kits, and Scrub Daddy sponges.

business2 years ago

"Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Joins Shark Tank India 3 as Youngest Judge"

The upcoming season 3 of Shark Tank India will feature new judge Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, who is also the second youngest self-made billionaire in India. Other judges include Amit Jain, CEO and co-founder of Cardekho, with a net worth of around Rs 2900 crores; Vineeta Singh, CEO and founder of Sugar Cosmetics, with an estimated net worth of around Rs 300 crores; Aman Gupta, known as the king of 'D to C' and owner of a notable audio and wearables brand, with a reported net worth of around Rs 700 crores; Peyush Bansal, CEO of Lenskart, with a net worth of approximately Rs 600 crores; and Namita Thapar, CEO of Emcure Pharmaceutical, with an estimated net worth of around Rs 600 crores.

business2 years ago

The Unstoppable Rise of Americans' Self-Storage Obsession

Despite the end of a pandemic-inspired boom in self-storage, entrepreneurs and large corporations are still banking on Americans' addiction to accumulating more stuff than they can fit in their homes. This trend has made individuals like Mike Wagner wealthy, and the industry continues to thrive, with recent multi-billion dollar deals being made in the self-storage sector.

technology2 years ago

The Importance of Generative AI for Entrepreneurs and Security.

Entrepreneurs are uniquely placed to usher in the next phase of generative AI's applications and solutions, according to EY's global chairman and CEO, Carmine Di Sibio. While big tech and elite AI specialists are creating the technology, entrepreneurs are already employing it to address societal and business issues around accessibility, financial inclusion, legal assistance, and more. The technology presents an innately low barrier to entry, and for entrepreneurs, it supports rapid prototyping and iteration, enabling them to test new business concepts or quickly build proof of concepts. Successful entrepreneurs are already connected with broad ecosystems, and as they embrace this technology, they're also closely reviewing their ecosystems to successfully scale their solutions.

fintech2 years ago

"Meet the New Faces of Fintech 50 2023: Founders, Payments, Personal Finance, and Insurance"

Despite the challenges faced by fintech entrepreneurs, some standout founders led their companies to impressive innovation and growth in 2022, earning them a spot on the Fintech 50 list. Among the newcomers are six diverse founders, including the CEO of a payments company for independent beauty businesses, a former private equity executive who bought a bank in Kansas City, and a Kenyan-born software engineer who built a startup that lets other companies offer wealth management services to ordinary investors.

business2 years ago

The Wealthiest Self-Made Women in Music and Hollywood

Forbes has released its 2023 list of America's Richest Self-Made Women, with only 11 women under 40 making the cut. Kylie Jenner, at age 25, is the youngest person on the list for the sixth consecutive year, worth an estimated $680 million. Other notable names include Lucy Guo, Taylor Swift, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Rihanna, Christina Cacioppo, Neha Narkhede, Iman Abuzeid, Huda Kattan, and Julia Cheek. The list features entrepreneurs, executives, and entertainers who have achieved their dreams at notably young ages, whether in business or entertainment.

health2 years ago

Recognizing the Subtle Symptoms of High-Functioning Depression

High-functioning depression, also known as walking around depression, is a type of depression that comes with subtle symptoms that some entrepreneurs brush off as fatigue or stress. Entrepreneurs can muster motivation and forced optimism like no one else, leading them to start ventures with low success rates instead of seeking more stable employment. Warning signs of high-functioning depression include diminished pleasure, difficulty making decisions, and feeling less rested, despite the same sleep pattern. High-functioning depression can be dangerous for entrepreneurs because it functions like a leak in a dam. It’s difficult to spot given the constant movement of the water, but catastrophic if extra pressure is applied.