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.

Charlie Taylor

The Real Estate Photography field is mostly a cottage industry, but to truly understand it you need to understand the moving parts. Real estate photography plays a significant role in the 4+ million homes sold last year with a total value in excess of $1.6 trillion dollars. Statistics from the National Association of Realtors and others reveal that 85% of buyers judge a home based upon the listing photos and that homes with professional DSLR photos boost a home’s sales price, with an increase ranging from $3,000 to $11,000. Plus, homes with professional photos sell 32% faster. Read more>>

Danilo Habusmel

One of the biggest issues I’ve observed in my industry—especially in the cleaning sector—is the tendency of large corporations to prioritize profit margins over personalized service and employee well-being. Too often, these companies focus on cutting costs, which leads to overworked staff, lower-quality service, and a lack of genuine connection with clients. For example, when I first arrived in the U.S., I noticed that many large cleaning companies relied heavily on quick, surface-level cleaning to maximize the number of clients served in a day. This approach may boost short-term profits, but it often results in dissatisfied clients and employees who feel undervalued and overworked. Read more>>

Chianti Harris

In my experience Corporate America often make several key missteps in the human resource (HR) industry in a few ways but two that I feel that are extremely important are “Overemphasis on Compliance Over Culture” and “Inadequate Employee Development”. Many organizations focus heavily on legal compliance and HR policies rather than fostering a positive company culture. While compliance is essential, neglecting company culture can lead to disengaged employees and high turnover. Read more>>

Mohamed Yassin

The biggest misconception in the venue booking industry is thinking that simply creating a directory or marketplace solves the problem. Many corporate players have essentially built digital versions of the Yellow Pages – they list venues but don’t address the fundamental friction in the booking process. Let me share a story that really drove this home for me. Last year, I watched my close friend try to plan his birthday party. She had a spreadsheet with 15 potential venues, and despite using several well-known booking platforms, she still spent three weeks playing phone tag with venue managers and waiting for basic information about pricing and availability. She’d find what seemed like the perfect venue online, only to discover it was booked solid for the next 18 months or well outside her budget. This isn’t just inconvenient – it’s causing real stress for people during what should be exciting life moments. Read more>>

Marc Litt

Corporate America knows what they are doing…..but not in a good way. They are very aware of the marketing budgets, and agencies that have money to burn on Ad Buys, etc. Most businesses think that with a minimal Marketing budget, they don’t stand a chance in the fast-paced/high-cost Marketing landscape……for the most part, they are correct. My goal is to remedy that, all while giving every business and business owner a platform where they can tell their story. A business’ story might just be the most important part of their operation, whether they know it or not. Read more>>