Starting a Business

Startup Hit $1M in 9 Months After Posting on Reddit
Zhen Lu and Pardeep Singh spent $50,000 on GPUs in their New Jersey basements to mine Ethereum, they told TechCrunch. When that was unprofitable, they needed to justify the...
The Harsh Truth About VC Red Tape — and What It’s Costing You
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Venture capital is plagued by a “herd mentality,” favoring known founders and stagnating technological progress. Gatekeeping by elite institutions...
The $160K Recovery Chamber Pro Athletes Swear By
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Brian Le Gette built a $160,000 recovery chamber without proven demand, betting that firsthand experience would create a market....
5 Lessons I Learned Raising $1 Million in a 6-Week Sprint
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Fundraising demands full-time focus and quick adaptation to investor feedback for a successful narrative and model evolution. Proper preparation...
How This Founder Built a Celebrity Matchmaking Machine
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The term “entrepreneur” generally refers to anyone who starts a company. But it best applies to those who build businesses that...
I Lost Thousands Forming My First LLC. Here’s What I Got Wrong
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Fear-driven spending leads to reassurance costs, not real business progress or momentum. LLC formation timing matters as much as...
How I Won Over Investors and Raised $1.5 Million Without a Network or Experience
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways I walked into fundraising with credentials but quickly realized investors cared about something very different. I share how I...
Free Webinar | January 28: How to Build a Personal Brand That Grows Your Business
Your personal brand isn’t a vanity project — it’s your company’s fastest growth engine. On January 28 at 2:00 PM ET, join David Thurston, Founder, CEO and Creative Director...
5 Lessons From Starting a Business in a New Country
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is part of the America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops series. Read more stories Key Takeaways Starting a business...
How to Raise Capital Without Losing Control or Clarity
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Fundraising may look like a milestone, but it carries hidden tradeoffs that shape how founders lead, think and protect...