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.

Ceirra Riley

Often times, women, people of color, and the LGBTQ2S community are not repressed on the shelves that we pass in shops. The goal at COMMONS is to have at least 50% of our shelves will be dedicated to independent makers, womxn, people of color and the LGBTQ2S makers. By focusing on these communities we are able to invest in communities we see larger corporations look over. Read more>>

Lukman Adesanya

A big misconception in Corporate America for trainers is that we’re not serious, don’t have a real job, or even just a financial asset to the gym. The industry is far more than just working people out and forcing them to down food. It’s about being part of each and every individual’s lifestyle I touch. My job as a personal trainer is to take into account of all your limitations, personal goals, and psychological factors of each person who I serve and crafting a specific program that will be most effective to you. Read more>>

Monica Malave

When it comes to Marketing, there is a belief that we can not collaborate with other marketing agencies or individuals because we may be giving away trade secrets or marketing strategies that may help others succeed. It is the complete opposite. We believe in #CommunityOverCompetition and that our marketing competition is moot. When we collaborate together, growth happens. Read more>>

Gregory Shaffer

Corporate America for the most part disregards the need for adequate security. Although “Cyber Security” is a fairly new threat and is often addressed, “Physical Security” for their building, space, warehouse, and their people often go unaddressed. Security measures are usually the first item cut when budgets need to be reduced. The reason, it is difficult to show the “Return on Investment” for security. Read more>>

Christopher Wood

What if your employees didn’t have to decide between a job they loved and a job that paid them a living wage? What if you were able to determine your employees’ individual talents and skills and PASSIONS and tie them into your business, so that both they and your business ended up happier and better off? That is the question we are attempting to answer at Be Caffeinated. We are focusing on the culture on the front end, and attempting to answer how to best make our employees happy. Read more>>