Entrepreneurship

Dr. Silver Kung’s Path From $10 Million in Debt to a Multibillion-Dollar Finance Career

Global finance is being tested by forces that no balance sheet can fully predict: unstable supply chains, geopolitical shocks, tighter credit conditions and the accelerating rise of AI. In trade finance especially, success depends on more than capital; it requires judgment, disci

Resilience, Reinvention, and the Relentless Pursuit of Growth: Larry North’s Journey from Fitness Icon to Private Equity Leader

Entrepreneurship is being glamorized in real time. Social media highlights overnight wins, AI tools promise instant scale, and private equity is reshaping industries at a rapid clip. Yet behind every “success story” is something far less flashy: failure, adaptability, and the discipline to keep going when life hits hard. According to the U.S. Bureau…

How Detroit Homecoming is Turning the City’s Diaspora into Champions of its Comeback (Ep. 2 with Mary Kramer)

Detroit’s resurgence story is impossible to ignore. Following decades of economic decline, the city has seen major revitalization, most recently highlighted when the NFL Draft drew over 700,000 visitors downtown. The stakes are high: Detroit’s growth depends not only on investments from billionaires, but on reconnecting with former residents whose personal and professional contributions…

Bringing Community into the Transformation of K-12 Schools: The Impact of Mentors, Local Voices, and Student Entrepreneurs

As K-12 schools across the U.S. struggle to recover from the learning loss and emotional fallout of the pandemic, a deeper reckoning is underway—one that challenges the very foundation of who’s responsible for educating our children. Despite billions in federal relief, a third of U.S. students are not even reading at a basic level…

The Secret to Brand Loyalty: Why Storytelling Is the Best Way to Be Heard in a Crowded Market

In today’s fast-evolving digital marketplace, attention is scarce, and trust even more so. In an era of remote work, AI-driven marketing, and constant digital noise, storytelling has emerged as one of the most powerful tools to cut through the clutter. In fact, research shows that people who used storytelling techniques to remember information recalled seven…

How Human-Centered Design Led to a Startup Accelerator for Education: A Conversation with Transcend Network’s Co-founder Michael Narea

The convergence of human-centered design and education innovation is reshaping how edtech ventures emerge and scale. As AI enables hyper-efficiency and bootstrapped entrepreneurship becomes more viable, the real differentiator is empathy—founders who listen deeply to users before building solutions. A McKinsey study of 300 public companies found that design-led organizations significantly outperformed their peers, with…

Nontraditional Education Is Outpacing the System With Real-World Skills, Student-Led Ventures, and Community-Driven Networks

Alternative learning models are giving students hands-on experience and entrepreneurial networks that traditional schools struggle to provide

How Can Utah Expand Microschool Access with ESA Demand Outpacing Supply?

Utah faces a critical gap between families seeking alternative education and the microschools available to serve them

The DisruptED World of Manufacturing and Design at Lind with Anders Dellson

Engineering meets artistry as manufacturers harness e-mobility breakthroughs to create power-dense recreational vehicles that redefine consumer expectations

DisruptED in the D: The Power of Black Leadership with Dwan Dandridge (Ep. 1)

Black-led organizations in Detroit are reshaping the city's future despite facing significant barriers to funding and resources

DisruptED in the D: Building an Inclusive Future with Black Leaders Detroit’s CEO Dwan Dandridge (Ep. 2)

One Detroit leader is ensuring Black entrepreneurs share in the city's economic growth through strategic capital deployment

Disrupting the Sport of Cheerleading: Creating a Juggernaut Business and Brand (Episode One)

From sideline tradition to billion-dollar empire, one innovator transformed an underestimated activity into a global athletic force

Reviving Arcade Culture for STEM Education with DIY Artcades

Hands-on arcade building projects are turning nostalgia into an effective gateway for engaging the next generation in STEM learning

Turning Tragedy into Triumph: How Ordinary People Can Channel the Power of Resilience to Make an Extraordinary Impact

Personal hardship becomes a catalyst for community transformation when individuals harness resilience as their greatest strength

Bold Measures are Needed to Improve Investment in Higher Education

The higher education sector faces mounting pressure to reimagine funding models or risk falling behind in a rapidly transforming landscape

Navigating Career Transitions: From Education to Entrepreneurship in the Trucking Industry with Trey Griggs

A former educator discovers how unconventional career pivots create innovation and leadership within freight transportation

The Importance of Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship in Pro AV

Independent operators and emerging firms are reshaping the audiovisual industry's future through innovation and specialized expertise