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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Greater minds than I have heralded the importance of striking a healthy work-life balance, emphasizing the physical, psychological, and social benefits. But taking time off, making it to the gym three times a week and practicing meditation can feel like a tall ask for a busy entrepreneur. […]
Like many people, I ordered takeout pretty frequently during the pandemic’s early days to support restaurants in DC in lieu of going in person. Kevin and Harrison Kay did the same but also developed an idea for a new startup while ordering in. The two brothers are the founders of To Go Green, a self-proclaimed […]
Back in 2010, when then-TEDCO interim executive director John Wasilisin was flying back to Baltimore from Austin, Texas, he couldn’t stop thinking about how his trip made him feel like “something was missing” in Maryland’s ecosystem. Wasilisin had just spent a long few days attending myriad events in Austin and St. Louis, Missouri, where he […]
Jeffrey Tiong, founder and CEO of PatSnap. Courtesy of Jeffrey Tiong. Many entrepreneurs will say that building a successful startup is costly — both financially and emotionally. Just ask Jeffrey Tiong. The 40-year-old is the founder and CEO of intellectual property and research and development startup Patsnap, a Singapore-based unicorn company that has surpassed an […]
From seed to Series A to growth, entrepreneurs at every stage ask the same question: What are investors really looking for when evaluating founders and their businesses? At this year’s Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference hosted by PACT, the question was as present as ever. Nearly 300 investors from across the region, representing capital from Norfolk to […]
Programs supporting underrepresented founders, such as Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs, may face cuts or increased challenges, impacting diversity in venture capital and startup ecosystems. Entrepreneurs, however, are likely to stay mission-driven and customer-focused regardless of political changes. Economic growth and job creation remain bipartisan goals, so there’s potential for coalition-building and support across party lines […]
This is How I Got Here, a series where we chart the career journeys of technologists. Want to tell your story? Get in touch. Throughout her almost 40-year career, Sushma Rajagopalan has not been afraid to try new industries, pursue further education or even move countries. Devon, Pennsylvania-based Rajagopalan currently works as a partner with venture capital […]
Edwina Forest, co-founder and creative director of cult fashion label Aje, is selling her 1930s penthouse in Elizabeth Bay for $8.5 million to $9 million. Edwina Forest and Adrian Norris founded the cult label Aje.Credit: Darren McDonald The four-bedroom spread was last seen in the 2022 issue of Vogue Living following a consolidation of two […]
We’re sure the last thing you want to do right now is vote. But, we promise this one’s worth it. Every year, Technical.ly puts on awards recognizing the best of the best in the DMV, including people, products and programs. These go beyond our quarterly RealLISTs and put our readers at the center of deciding […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The election promises to bring more tax ramifications than any other election in recent history. It presents an opportunity to rethink the tax code, potentially making it more pro-growth by moving away from income-based taxes towards consumption-based models. Such reforms could increase savings and capital investment, fostering […]