January 21, 2025

Ventures lost and found

This issue is a deep dive into the ingenuity of digital entrepreneurs who have faced setbacks and emerged stronger. We explore how to rebuild after failure, the importance of connecting with your purpose, the importance of collaboration and community and more. We also feature stories from past contributors to discover how they bounced back from failure to find success.

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Innovation

Co-design and community engagement

Explore the empowering journey of Veronica D’Souza, founder of Carcel and Ruby Cup, as she discusses building social enterprises with community co-design and engagement. Discover her insights on navigating the challenges of social entrepreneurship and her commitment to creating impactful, inclusive business models.
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Veronica D'Souza
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Leadership

Failing forward: how to rebuild after a startup setback

Explore how setbacks in entrepreneurship have paved the way for success in new ventures. Entrepreneurs Dan Silivestru, Henry Quach and Milad Nourvant share their journeys of overcoming failures, utilizing lessons learned to foster future success and the importance of resilience and passion in entrepreneurial ventures.

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Ingrid Polini
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Leadership

How entrepreneurship can charge your life with meaning

Discover how transitioning from employee to entrepreneur can profoundly change your life, offering autonomy, creativity, and a deep sense of purpose that enhances every aspect of your existence.

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Rob Cobbold
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Leadership

Making it happen

This narrative showcases the transformative journey from job loss to successful entrepreneurship, emphasizing personal growth, resilience, and the embrace of new beginnings through leadership coaching.

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Curt Crosby
Leadership

The accidental entrepreneur

Explore how 'accidental entrepreneurship' can lead to spontaneous and joyful business ventures. Discover the blend of flexibility, creativity, and unexpected opportunities that define the entrepreneurial experience.

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Caitlyn Scaggs
Living

The grind behind the glory of entrepreneurship

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Jasper Smith
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Living

Resilience is a whole-body phenomenon

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Amena Schlaikjer
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Leadership

Finding business success in the dying newspaper industry

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Sue Treiman
Leadership

Unlearn short-term thinking and shift to an infinite mindset in business

Simon Sinek’s principles in “The Infinite Game” helped Casey Milone unlearn short-term thinking and shift toward being a visionary business leader.

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Casey Milone
Innovation

Making the shift to consumer packaged goods: one restaurant’s resilient pivot

Cantina Royal transformed from a beloved Brooklyn restaurant into an international hot sauce brand. This pivot to consumer packaged goods (CPG) illustrates the adaptability and resilience founders like Julio Mora and Diana Beshara have applied to turn obstacles into opportunities.

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Janet Oh
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Leadership

My f*ck it moment

A (not so) challenging decision to put family first led to personal growth and a thriving business for Matt Celuszak.

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Matt Celuszak