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.

Jessica Spano

Prior to owning my own boutique business, I spent 15 years working for large corporate retailers. I experienced exciting highs – working for a jewelry company whose product was the ‘it” thing to have – and terrifying lowes – try starting your retail career in the middle of the Great Recession! Read more>>

Sean Collins

Corporate America is still afraid to support the CBD industry. Insurance companies and industry payers charge higher than normal amounts to companies that sell CBD. Main stream retail companies like Amazon or Etsy do not allow the selling of CBD on their platforms. Companies like Safeway and Walgreens carry a very limited amount of CBD but keep it locked up and treat it like it is a drug. Read more>>

Susan Cho

In the case of zero waste, there’s a conflict between what typically makes money for a retail business on the one hand, and the goals of a zero waste lifestyle, on the other.. If you’re serious about reducing the waste you generate, you’re not looking to buy a steady stream of new products, which most businesses rely on. I do believe most people in Corporate America set out to provide a solid product or service for their customers. But since corporations exist in order to generate a profit, priorities inevitably get shuffled around. Read more>>