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.

Ryan Stelzer

There’s a sense in consulting that firms are hired to tell businesses what they ought to do. That is, a company will hire management consultants to help solve a problem and the expectation is that the consulting company will present the business with the “correct answer.” That’s a mistake. Read more>>

Sharae Hines

Despite the massive changes in corporate America, I still strongly believe that there’s a lot of change to be done! I believe corporate America is still too focused on the image in which the company gives off to the world. But what corporate America really needs to deep dive into is equality and inclusivity. Most companies are adjusting how they approach the hiring process, advertising, marketing, etc. They are showcasing to the world that they are an inclusive company and that they celebrate and want to portray equality and oneness. This is not a bad thing. Read more>>

Rebecca Carmen

There is often a misconception with being in the creative industry that an idea or concept can magically appear or be extremely simple. I find this in other industries too, but often creative jobs are viewed as hobbies or not legitimate in comparison to “normal” jobs. Educating your peers, and even your own boss regarding the time and effort that goes into the ideation and execution of something I think is extremely valuable, especially as creative teams are being created in-house at more companies. Read more>>

Myka Vernon

I’ve been working in the robotic automation field since graduating college and the biggest thing the industry is lacking is diversity in every way. With every company I have worked for I have been the only female engineer and one of 2 at most POC. I find myself living the “as black people we have to work twice as hard to get a quarter of what others get” and working my ass off to make a fraction of what my white counterparts make. Read more>>

Mariah Arnett

I believe Corporate America views pet grooming to be like an assembly line where quantity is valued over quality. Pet grooming requires one to use dangerously sharp tools on a moving living target. We are almost always an inch away from disaster, which is why it is so important that we slow things down a bit. By slowing things down you are not only able to take your time and help a dog build confidence on the grooming table but you will greatly reduce your risk of injuring a pet. Read more>>

Michael Satterfield

So often they are hiring the wrong agencies to represent their brands. As someone who has worked in media for over 20 years and owns a boutique marketing firm, I can’t tell you how many times I have been hired as the second, third, or even fourth agency in the line on a project. Collaborating with other agencies is always great, but many times we are called simply because the agency that has been hired doesn’t understand the industry, product, or brand at all. Read more>>

Bruce Golden

Corporations make their decisions based on making money. I don’t have a problem with that. They exist to make money. But in publishing the decisions they make–to only publish the same old things that have made money before–become a self-fulfilling prophecy. It often limits them from trying something new. Readers aren’t challenged. They just keep getting variations on the same stories they’ve already been told. Read more>>

Kiara Thomas

The focus is out of scope. There is little to no focus on the associates and their needs– which is why companies are struggling to find longevity in their associates. Fear is still the force leading companies versus true leadership and compassion. Read more>>

Jaclyn Mayes-Avíla

Unfortunately, most companies see Human Resources as a necessary evil and will work against us instead of in partnership. The strategy should be people (employees) first to drive bottom line results. Read more>>