by dankeelan | Apr 11, 2023 | Entrepreneurs, Featured
Forget the myth of the hermetic genius working in the garage on the next world-changing startup. It’s time to upgrade that thinking and pay more attention to how much entrepreneurial innovation is woven into the fabric of daily life. So says Derek Lidow, a Princeton...
by dankeelan | Mar 27, 2023 | Diversity, Entrepreneurs
When Renaldo Webb launched his dog food company PetPlate seven years ago, the odds were stacked against him as a Black man entering a market with little to no Black representation. Armed with knowledge, tenacity, and a genuinely good product, he’s managed to...
by dankeelan | Jan 24, 2023 | Entrepreneurs
Black entrepreneurs are getting a unique opportunity to lobby state legislators early next month. The handwritten “Closed” sign at the MinnyRow Market in Hopkins marks the end of a dream for Dana Smith and her husband. She’ll have a chance to talk about...
by dankeelan | Dec 13, 2022 | Entrepreneurs, Insurance
Founders are often reticent to talk health insurance, but the consequences of living without it can be dire. What will it take to start the conversation? Chef Justin Sutherland’s freak boating accident on July 3 made national news. The timing of it seemed particularly...
by dankeelan | Nov 22, 2022 | Diversity, Entrepreneurs
Less than 2% of businesses in the Milwaukee area are Black-owned, but they are making an indelible mark in the city. From restaurants, clothing boutiques, and art studios to the recycling industry, Black-owned businesses have carved out niches in almost...
by dankeelan | Nov 22, 2022 | Entrepreneurs, Gig Workers
The new rules being promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor about how to classify gig workers have evoked spirited responses on both sides of the issue. Labor activists want to see gig workers treated as employees, with employers paying a minimum wage, overtime, a...
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