One of the biggest opportunities for folks who want to make an impact through entrepreneurship is to tackle things that Corporate America has gotten wrong and so we’ve asked some of the best and brightest in the community to share examples of what Corporate America is getting wrong in their industries.

Lawrence Pizzi

Corporate America is based mainly on greed and ROI (return on investment). But fashion and especially slow luxury is a sector of the economy that hurts the population and environment when ROI and greed are the driving forces. I am going to piss a lot of people off with what I am going to say, but Fashion is a European Artform, while American Fashion is true merchandising (the selling of a commodity). Read more>>

Abbe Ciulla

When I first stepped into the world of yoga, I felt both captivated and confined. Captivated by the power of community, movement, and the vibrant teachings of dharma—but confined by the corporate, cookie-cutter version of yoga that seemed to strip it of its soul. I never felt at home in those kinds of yoga spaces. And if I didn’t, I knew others didn’t either. So I set out to create something different. Read more>>

Candice Stephenson

In the music industry, particularly with streaming platforms and music labels, Corporate companies often place too much focus on data and not enough on culture, which is the true force behind the trends that data eventually captures; regardless of the platform, it’s essential to step out from behind the desk and experience firsthand how your decisions are shaping listener behavior and industry trends at least once a quarter to ensure your business strategies and policies remain aligned with the evolving cultural landscape. Read more>>

Paige Sparks

My friends and fellow creatives have discovered a common theme within our industry: the challenge of maintaining our creative voice while fulfilling the need to monetize our craft to make ends meet. When I first picked up a video camera at the age of ten, it was just me and my Beanie Babies creating stop-motion films in my bedroom. Eventually, my friends and I transitioned to creating horror films in our basements. My early years of creative experimenting spawned a proclamation from a mentor, “This might be a career for you someday!” The idea of being a filmmaker had never crossed my mind. For me, filmmaking was always just a way to have fun, pass the time, explore my voice, and simply create. Read more>>