Entrepreneur
Why Filmmaker Dante Hillmedo Chose To Bet On Himself To Bring ‘Butterfly’ To Life
June 22, 2026
By: Aman Jalan Entrepreneurship often comes down to a single question. How much are you willing to bet on yourself? For Bronx filmmaker and Team Elite Productions founder Dante Hillmedo, that question became very real during the production of his debut feature film, Butterfly. After spending more than a decade
Brooklyn-Based Chronograph Raises $140 Million in Growth Round Led by Sixth Street, Launches Private Credit Platform
June 18, 2026
Chronograph, the Brooklyn-headquartered portfolio monitoring and analytics platform serving institutional private capital investors, confirmed a strategic minority growth equity round of more than $140 million on Tuesday, June 16. Sixth Street Growth, the dedicated growth investing arm of Sixth Street, led the round. All existing investors — Summit Partners, Carlyle
How to Innovate Your Brand in 2026 with AI and One Connected App
June 16, 2026
By: Maria Williams Every entrepreneur knows the feeling. The idea is clear, the vision is strong, the ambition is there, but the moment it’s time to bring the brand to life, everything slows down. The designer is fully booked. The photographer is expensive. The consultant is unavailable. The logo doesn’t
Nelson Sejdija: Building an International Legacy Through Fashion, Business, and Vision
May 23, 2026
A Rising Name Between Milan and Belgium Nelson Sejdija is establishing himself as one of the most dynamic and ambitious entrepreneurs connected to the international fashion and business industries. Operating between Milan and Belgium, he has developed a reputation built on vision, discipline, and the ability to create opportunities across
New York Startup Searchable Closes $14M to Build Performance Marketing for the AI Search Era
May 22, 2026
A two-year-old performance marketing company with offices split between New York and London has closed $14 million in fresh funding to bet that brand discovery is migrating away from traditional search engines and toward AI assistants. Searchable announced the round on May 18, with global venture capital firm Headline leading
Surviving the Unthinkable: How Terry Beard Turned Pain Into Purpose Through W.A.N.O.A
May 15, 2026
By Victoria James For many people, a diagnosis changes everything. For Terry Beard, it became the beginning of a transformation that would redefine not only his health but his purpose, his resilience, and ultimately, his mission. In 2015, Beard received a life-altering diagnosis: Type II diabetes. The news forced him
How Ryan Slough Brings Cultural Context and Intentional Travel to Wanderers Compass
May 14, 2026
For many, travel becomes an exercise in accumulation, with more cities, more routes, and more proof of having been there. Ryan Slough approaches travel as a practice of understanding. He believes the true return on exploration lies not in quantity, but in what a place teaches about culture, community, and
From Conditioning to Clarity Through the #freeasfâ„¢ Movement and the Power of Self-Reclamation
May 11, 2026
Identity transformation has become a frequent talking point in personal development circles, often blending into broader conversations about goal-setting, productivity, and motivation. Nadia Atkinson Maldonado, the speaker and strategist behind #freeasfâ„¢, takes a sharper view. She argues that motivation produces temporary movement, while identity work changes the source of decisions.
Cologne Butter Founder Mike Snow Charts the Road to 2026
May 1, 2026
By: Taylor Musk Mike Snow is the founder of Cologne Butter, a fusion of skincare and cologne he describes as “performance cologne.” Through this concept, Mike has carved out a distinctive space at the intersection of fragrance, self-care, and modern luxury. Cologne Butter was recently featured in GQ UK. Mike
NYC Fintech Startup Rogo Closes $160M Series D, Bringing Total Funding to $300M
April 30, 2026
New York-based AI platform Rogo secured a landmark Series D round on April 29, 2026, cementing its position as the leading AI infrastructure company for Wall Street. Three former Princeton classmates who once crunched numbers at J.P. Morgan and Lazard just raised $160 million to prove that the future of
Top Master & Industry Judge Vita Leibiuk Sets a New Standard in Lash Artistry
April 24, 2026
Vita Leibiuk’s journey from Ukraine to Chicago reflects her dedication, vision, and expertise. As a licensed esthetician and experienced lash artist, she has built a brand synonymous with precision, luxury, and customized beauty. Through her work at Vileilashes Beauty Studio, her role as an educator, and her commitment to product
Elena Systrenska: Building Business, Community, and Opportunity Without Borders
April 23, 2026
At a time when uncertainty has become the norm, true leadership is defined not by stability but by the ability to rebuild, adapt, and create value under any circumstances. Elena Systrenska represents a different kind of entrepreneur, one who does not wait for opportunities but actively constructs them across markets,
Why Nate Schneider Views the Google Ecosystem as Essential Infrastructure for Eight-Figure Brands
April 21, 2026
By: Ethan Rogers The e-commerce landscape is currently facing a silent crisis. For years, brands relied on the interruptive nature of social media to fuel their growth, but as those platforms become saturated and costs continue to climb, the old playbook is becoming less effective. Many eight- and nine-figure brands
How a Junk RV in Hempstead Goes from “Temporary” to a Neighborhood Burden
April 18, 2026
You see it every day when you pull into your driveway. That old recreational vehicle sitting on the curb or tucked into a side yard started as a dream of open roads and family vacations. Now, it sits motionless, gathering a thick layer of New York grime and pollen. What
How Josh Tapp Built a Business Around the Power of Partnerships
April 16, 2026
For Josh Tapp, partnerships are the driving force behind business growth. Throughout his career, he has seen firsthand how strategic alliances can open doors that traditional marketing or internal hiring alone often cannot. Tapp’s journey into partnership-driven entrepreneurship began after selling one of his companies. A billionaire mentor advised him
Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds: The Powerhouse Redefining Leadership, Legacy, and Global Influence
April 22, 2026
By: SHE Magazine USA In a powerful celebration of excellence, leadership, and legacy, Trailblazer Queen Productions is proudly spotlighting an extraordinary woman of impact, Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds. A true force across industries, Dr. Smith-Edmonds exemplifies resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven success. Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds has built an inspiring journey that spans
Jerry Sargeant’s Take on the Audit Leaders Often Overlook
April 15, 2026
by Jerry Sargeant 70% of the variance in employee engagement comes from one source. Not strategy, not systems, not company culture. The person at the top. That number points to something most leadership development programs are designed to avoid: the leader’s interior shapes everything downstream, and most leaders never audit
How Personal Loss Drove Three New York Founders to Reinvent Senior Care
April 15, 2026
When Raj Mehra’s grandmother fell in a care facility, help did not arrive in time. That moment — painful, preventable, and all too common — became the foundation of a company that is now changing how thousands of seniors across the United States receive care. Mehra, along with co-founders Ellen
New York’s Gen Z Entrepreneurs Are Building Businesses Earlier Than Ever
April 9, 2026
A wave of Gen Z founders is reshaping the business landscape across New York, driven by digital fluency, economic pressure, and a growing rejection of traditional career paths. New York has long served as a proving ground for ambition, but the profile of who is building businesses within the state
Zachary Bernard of We Feature You PR on Why Podcast Guesting Is the Most Underused Growth Strategy in Business Today
April 9, 2026
By: Alyssa Miller The marketing playbook for entrepreneurs has gotten louder, more expensive, and less effective. Paid ads cost more than ever. Social media algorithms shift weekly. And yet, one channel continues to quietly deliver outsized returns for the business leaders willing to lean into it: podcast guesting. Zachary Bernard,
Queens Entrepreneur Joshua Dat Built a Thriving Deli Empire From a Single Viral Sandwich
April 8, 2026
Joshua Dat put everything he had into a family deli in Hollis, Queens — and a happy accident in the kitchen changed the trajectory of his life. The story of Datz Deli is one of immigrant grit, family loyalty, and the kind of creative instinct that cannot be taught in
Logan Sugarman: The Right Investment Was in Becoming a Founder
April 7, 2026
By Logan Sugarman Choosing the founder path was never just about entrepreneurship; it was about reclaiming agency, purpose, and growth on my own terms. Traditional routes like corporate jobs and passive investments offered a sense of stability, but they also came with limitations that didn’t align with what I truly
Andonios “Tony” Drougas Turns Everyday Moments into a Live Experience
April 2, 2026
Most online content today is curated, filtered, and carefully staged. Andonios “Tony” Drougas has built something refreshingly different, a platform rooted in authenticity, real-time connection, and the energy of lived experience. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Tony is the creator behind Boston Live Tours, a growing digital project that blends lifestyle,
