Ex-Uber CEO Appoints Ursula Burns as Board Director in Move That ‘Completely Surprised’
Former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns has been appointed as a board director at Uber in a controversial move made by the ride-sharing company’s ousted CEO…
These Entrepreneurs Turned the Impossible Into ‘I’m Possible’
We’re recognizing three entrepreneurs who are not only influential in the small business community, but they all overcame really tough odds to work up the…
Gates Foundation CEO Says Inclusion Is What Makes a Good School
When I gave the commencement speech at Georgia State University last year, one line earned me a standing ovation. It wasn’t some nugget of wisdom…
Black Female-Led Startup Jetpack Takes off With Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
Providing consumer products to customers anytime they need, Jetpack is a “last mile,” on-demand service with delivery times often less than 15 minutes. Jetpack is…
Venus Williams on Facing ‘Disasters’ and Succeeding in Business
Venus Williams is a superstar athlete known for making power moves both on and off the tennis court. At 37-years-old, she has earned an impressive…
Sports Facility Owner Wins $25,000 in American Small Business Competition
Monte Evans II, co-owner of Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center, has won a $25,000 grand prize in the 2017 American Small Business Championship. (Monte…