Stories Tagged as
Entrepreneurship
How an Instagram joke turned into a matchmaking business
by
Andie Corban
Apr 22, 2022
Olivia Atwood's venture was inspired by a Netflix reality show. Now it serves about 2,000 people and has led to several yearslong relationships.
LA's Donut Princess on the "bittersweet" decision to sell the family business
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Mar 24, 2022
Mayly Tao's story is one familiar to many children of immigrants who see opportunity beyond their parents' storefronts.
Entrepreneurship has boomed during the pandemic — especially in these cities
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jan 18, 2022
New business applications set a record in 2021, driven largely by job insecurity. Retail and transportation were favorite fields.
How some entrepreneurs weathered the pandemic
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 29, 2021
Businesses have had to adapt to being fully online, and that has opened of a variety of opportunities.
Why is venture capital investment booming?
Jul 14, 2021
Venture capital deals and dollars-raised are on track for another record-breaking year, according to the National Venture Capital Association.
Why people are quitting their jobs and starting businesses
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Rose Conlon
Jul 8, 2021
The high quit rate and number of new startups signals optimism in the economy's future.
Why investment in Black entrepreneurs is on the rise
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jun 15, 2021
Many large companies are interested in both the cause and the financial returns, says Melissa Bradley of 1863 Ventures.
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Black women are thriving in Detroit's business ecosystem
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Sep 14, 2020
Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the country, says Courtney McCluney of Cornell, despite having fewer resources.
Key measure of entrepreneurship has fallen since Great Recession
by
Scott Tong
Sep 6, 2019
The formation of new businesses that hire workers and have payroll is lagging, according to new data from the Census Bureau.
Which industries are recession-proof?
by
Janet Nguyen
and Bennett Purser
Sep 6, 2019
Marketplace listeners share their thoughts on how a recession would affect them.