Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In September 2022, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard gave away his entire $3 billion company to ensure all of its profits would be used to combat climate change. The bold and generous decision represents a corporate shift toward environmental, social, and governance, better known as ESG. What is…
Sean Kia is one of Insider’s Rising Stars of Real Estate for 2022. In two years, he’s raked in hundreds of millions by flipping apartment buildings in the Southwest. He applies the Ford production model to real estate. Here’s how he built his empire. This story originally appeared on Business Insider. Sean Kia via Business…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Today’s business leaders have a lot on their plate. Their companies expect them to manage digital change, lead digital initiatives and motivate employees in both in-person and virtual environments. This presents enormous challenges that digital leaders need to overcome. Hence, developing digital leaders is a pressing issue…
Camilla Marcus’ journey to becoming a climate-focused chef and entrepreneur began before she was even born. Photo Credit: Morgan Foitle Her grandfather, Bertram, was the self-proclaimed foodie of the family as Marcus’ mother was growing up. Although the family didn’t have a fortune, Bertram would create sprawling and elaborate dinner creations for his kids as…
Airbnb has become a great way for visitors and vacationers to find affordable, lived-in places to stay during their travels. But if you’re looking to stay in a big city, large apartment buildings are often out of reach due to strict rules shunning rentals through Airbnb. Getty Images But this week, the company revealed its…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Knowledge is the weapon that distinguishes the ordinary investors from the best. This knowledge can be acquired through experience, but also through training. Today, the biggest investors have understood this. They do not cease to increase their knowledge by training day after day in order to be…
Melissa Highsmith went missing in 1971. But after 51 years, she has reunited with her family thanks to a 23andMe DNA test. Highsmith Family / FacebookAlta Apantenco and daughter Melissa Highsmith. “We are beyond thrilled to announce that WE FOUND MELISSA,” biological sister Sharon Rose Highsmith wrote in a post on a Facebook group page…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s an unspoken truth that something is wrong with the state of innovation in large organizations. Leaders argue back and forth about organizational innovation — how it’s to be fostered, what can be done to increase its sweep, etc. Companies invest in innovation task forces, tiger teams,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re an entrepreneur, it can be a good idea to adopt golf as a hobby. Not only is it a relaxing way to refocus yourself but it can also be a valuable business asset if a potential client loves to play. But it’s better to have…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As managing climate change is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, the demand for sustainable business practices has gone from a buzzword to a benchmark. Managing carbon footprint and minimizing waste are only two of the criteria companies are being measured on. The pharmaceutical industry has so far…