Disruption has become a commoditized way of thinking about business, so our first issue of 2025 challenges entrepreneurs to reflect on that. Whether it's choosing joy over hustle, or defying the norm, you'll find personal reckonings and candid lessons from founders who refuse to follow the crowd in this issue of Digital Entrepreneur.

The entrepreneurial journey has many facets and offers countless pathways to success. We've gathered a selection of articles, videos and audio interviews published since our launch in July to celebrate our year in review and the (sometimes overlooked) joy of business.

Resilience plays a crucial role in the entrepreneurial journey, and this issue of Digital Entrepreneur explores how business leaders can harness resilience, not just as a response to setbacks, but a proactive force helping you succeed against all odds.

The Cross-cultural innovation issue of Digital Entrepreneur dives deep into the interplay of diverse cultures within the entrepreneurial landscape. From communication to collaboration to creating your own status quo, each piece inspires us to rethink conventional ways of doing business, while highlighting how cultural intelligence can shape and sharpen our approach to entrepreneurship.

The Proactivity issue focuses on the personal initiative needed to anticipate and adapt to the needs, changes and challenges entrepreneurship brings. It isn’t just about preparing for the future, it’s about seeing and seizing opportunities before they arise. From creating joyful home workspaces to avoiding the pitfalls of AI, we explore practical strategies and mindset shifts to help entrepreneurs navigate life and business with more ease and greater self-confidence.

This multimedia issue of Digital Entrepreneur explores the intersection between artistry and commercial success and how creative entrepreneurs can exercise the confidence to succeed in both worlds. While our aim is to highlight the entrepreneurial aspects of artistry and creative ventures, we also highlight ways in which entrepreneurship itself is an art, as much as it's a skill.

In this special edition of Digital Entrepreneur, we take a hard look at the difference between how things "should" be done and how they can be done in life and business. But it’s not just an external look—we’re also turning the lens inward. Since launch, we’ve had to face some tough realities. As much as we strive for excellence, we’re also learning that we can’t be and do it all. This is our own reality check, a moment to reassess and realign with what truly matters: bringing our vision for the future of entrepreneurship to life, while maintaining the joyful work environment we value so deeply.

Dreaming beyond the status quo means envisioning possibilities that go beyond today’s limitations, norms and accepted ways of thinking. This issue celebrates the entrepreneur’s ability to envision and achieve the seemingly impossible.

Whether you’re trying to attract your first customer or working to build connection with your current audience, going straight to the source is a solid first step. This issue is filled with stories of innovation and lived experience and equips entrepreneurs with the tools and tactics to harness the power of empathy in customer relationships.

It's easy to fall back on old methods and mindsets, especially if you've inherited them from people you admire. In this issue, we're inviting entrepreneurs to pause, reflect and unlearn. Featured content explores everything from what to unlearn, how to unlearn and the impact of unlearning–guiding entrepreneurs on a journey of self-discovery and business evolution.

People who choose an entrepreneurial path often do so for greater freedom. Freedom of time, money, location, etc. However, the demands of life and business don't always balance out. This issue highlights stories and practices for entrepreneurs to consider along their business journey.