Blueprint: Tulsa gives 20 idea-stage Southern founders the environment to “fail fast,” prototype, and sharpen their customer conversion skills over a 12-week program.
Founder Melissa Ben-Ishay thinks having her name on the company boosts the customer connection, but it comes with the knowledge that “one rogue Instagram post” can affect your entire business.
Cameron Hardesty worked a full-time job and volunteered with the White House florist before starting her wedding florals company.
If a founder realizes they’re spending more than 20% of their time a week on HR issues, one expert says it time to hire an HR person.
David Bridges thinks a ‘very personal’ touch is the key to running a successful business. He says he learned from his dad’s mistakes.
Noah Obstfeld created Pitch Roast Live to combine his business background and comedy career. Now he’s telling founders to “take a plunge in the ice-cold water.”
Jett McCandless bet on a new web-based solution for shipping and logistics, but leaned on two decades of experience to build with on-the-ground insights.
Danielle Dietzek and Julie Griggs went all in to launch their dating app, leaving full-time jobs and moving in together. After shutting down their company, they know what type of person can survive founder life.
Schola Eburuoh and Sophia Cabral-Casino say they’ll use the money for filing a patent and hiring part-time help at their home maintenance app.
Unemployment offices in some states offer monetary and educational assistance to qualified aspiring entrepreneurs.
