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What does it really mean to be an innovator?Forbes’ Innovators 250 celebrates American citizens who didn’t just invent something new. They built it, scaled it and changed entire industries along the way. These are entrepreneurs whose creative sparks made real commercial impact.The list was shaped by nearly 2,000 nominations, expert journalists, outside judges, historic institutions and even AI. Each innovator was evaluated across creativity, disruption, engagement and real-world impact.Explore the list and ...

Core Insights - The primary motivation for entrepreneurs to start their businesses is the desire to be their own boss, with 28% of small business owners citing this reason, while 23% expressed dissatisfaction with corporate America [1] Group 1: Entrepreneurial Journey - Abi Caswell, owner of Batter, transitioned from a full-time executive assistant to a bakery owner, growing her business to a seven-figure revenue since its inception in fall 2021 [2] - Caswell's journey emphasizes the importance of perfecting products before launching, as she and her husband spent six months refining their signature cookie recipe [4] - The decision to leave her full-time job was made only after establishing a steady demand for her products, which included selling out 500 cookies in 30 minutes at a local farmer's market [5] Group 2: Business Scaling and Financing - Caswell faced challenges in securing financing, with multiple banks rejecting her loan application, ultimately risking her home to secure a $40,000 loan, which she repaid within a year [6] - The experience highlights the necessity of ensuring a business generates sufficient income before scaling operations [6] Group 3: Preparation for Launch - Successful business launch preparation involves more than just a business plan; it requires practical tools and financial resources to support the venture [7]

Surveys suggest that America has added around 1.3m new entrepreneurs since 2019. Yet the self-employment rate among white Americans has barely budged https://t.co/a4HFGUWWCy ...

Why have entrepreneurs been so busy since the pandemic? And why the surge among ethnic minorities? We offer some possible explanations for the boom https://t.co/a4HFGUWWCy ...

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