Category: Evolving Entrepreneur Resource

Supporting Millennial Entrepreneurship

A recent report by the Kauffman Foundation and the Young Invincibles validates that the entrepreneurial spirit among millennials is strong. However, the current state of the economy has undermined this entrepreneurial spirit. Lacking capital is the foremost hurdle we see that hinders a boom in entrepreneurship by millennials. More than 50 percent of respondents said they would like to start their own business; 38 percent, however, said they’d delayed starting a business due to the […]

A GEN-Z’ REAL vs. SEXY ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE

When did you know you wanted to become an entrepreneur? In the mid-60s I worked as a janitor for the Ford Motor Company factory during part of my college days. After going to work for Shell Oil company in their Chicago regional headquarters, I asked to be moved to ‘the field’ to a territory of Shell Oil dealers. After management resistance on my not being tough enough, I was placed in one of the roughest […]

Evolving Entrepreneurs

Unstoppable Ethan Holmes with over 200 locations and counting.  This entrepreneur has a burning desire to do more, be more, and grow Holmes Mouthwatering Apple Sauce. As an inspiration to our millennials Evolving Entrepreneur Network, this story highlights the work ethic, spirit of community to help others grow, give back, focus, and of course, Business Talent. Like most evolving entrepreneurs, Ethan has come up against challenges yet he’s prevailed.  Ethan has taught many young people […]

Evolving Entrepreneurs Part 2

In part one, we looked at Joel and Jeremy’s story, and just like Joel and Jeremy’s unique journeys to becoming businessmen, so is Autumn Oliver’s journey to evolving entrepreneur beginning at the young age of seven. Autumn is a second-generation businesswoman. Her mother initially opened up a bakery called “Baby Cakes.” When Autumn took the reigns of the family business, she renamed it “The Boujie Bakery.” I spoke with Autumn and asked her to share […]

Evolving Entrepreneurs Part 1

When we think about the future, inevitably we think about the generations that are coming up the ranks. We also make assumptions based on what we think, see, or have experienced with other generations. Labels are placed on tendencies within each era. At its core, fear of the unknown or differences causes negative labels. Optimism and objectivity the positive ones. At the end of the day, every generation has its pros and cons. Regardless of […]