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.

Adam Baker

At Sodapup, we produce 100% in the USA with strategic partners. This allows us to lower inventory levels and produce on a just in time basis. It also ensures that our materials are FDA compliant and that our products are produced in safe environments where employees are treated well. Read more>>

Cheyenne Beam

For so long, publicists played the background. Often times, we were required to dress in all black, not to be showy, and stay behind the scenes when in fact, a lot of us are amazing at our professions because we do have amazing personalities, unique styles and opinions, etc. I think this notion of staying quiet behind the scenes is a thing of the past. Sometimes, it can still be taboo to be a multi-hyphenate or deviating for what has been “the norm” especially depending on what era a publicist launched and evolved in their career, but I think more people are accepting and even encouraging of publicists being multi-hyphenates and getting their back-due recognition and praise. Being a publicist is often a thankless job so it’s refreshing to see people who tirelessly work around the clock devoting so much for their time to their clients and career receive some gratitude and grace. Read more>>

Leili Sadaghiani

One of the biggest things that Corporate America often gets wrong in leadership development and change management is the tendency to focus on processes over people. Many organizations invest heavily in tools, frameworks, and methodologies, assuming that structured processes alone will drive success. Leadership isn’t just about implementing strategies; it’s about understanding human dynamics, fostering inclusion, and creating a culture that supports change. With the world of AI, this is becoming more important than ever before. Read more>>