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.

Charles Nelson

When it comes to video production, I think Corporate America, and some of the clients I work with, try to sanitize things too much. Video should be about telling stories and creating emotions. Regardless of the subject or client. Read more>>

Larry Broughton

The term “Corporate America” is one of the things we get wrong in our society. Every organization, association, and corporation is made up of a group of humans…that is, individual people. Too many business owners look at our neighbors and fellow citizens simply as numbers, as resources from whom we can extract something. We call those who purchase our products, “customers” and the ones who work inside our businesses, “employees.” Read more>>

Patrick Thomas

If we’re talking about local food and beverage companies, I believe that Corporate America often overlooks the importance of local craft beer and the unique experience it can offer to customers. Local craft beer and locally sourced food are essential elements that contribute to creating an authentic and unique dining experience. Understanding this need and desire, I have personally taken the initiative to introduce craft beer to local customers and celebrate local flavors. Read more>>

Dorion Gipson

I want to thank you for allowing me to voice my story. Corporate America gets wrong with my indsutry by not fullfilling the community needs. Let me begin by saying, that nothing would be possible without God. In addition, according to “Axios.com” Dallas-Fort Worth ranked top in the country for overall population growth in a metro area with 97,290 people added between July 2020 and July 2021. Read more>>

Sondra and Travis Aten

We opened our shop in 2009 when Etsy and eBay were among the few websites selling vintage items. Over the past 14 years, we have witnessed the emergence of more than 10 new selling sites. It is evident that the corporations entering the vintage market are primarily focused on making money. However, what sets us apart from these industry giants is the fact that we are a local hub in Chattanooga. Read more>>

Anthony Howe

The corporate vegan scene is all about profits. It’s a huge problem. 15 years ago fake leather was called “pleather” and you got made fun of for it. Now it’s “vegan leather” and it’s double the price. I charge $10 for a half pound block of hand made vegan cheese, Daiya charges $7. The problem is I’m a guy in San Diego making cheese with a single assistant and they’re a multinational billion dollar company. Read more>>

Rahmad Hawkins

In my industry, there is a lot of room for improvement, but I strongly believe that keeping things simple, nurturing meaningful relationships, and maintaining work-life balance are the most vital aspects. As I write my book, I continue to emphasize these themes. I’ve noticed that many companies tend to complicate things, making life more challenging for everyone involved. Instead, we should focus on simplifying processes and procedures to make work easier and more enjoyable for employees. Read more>>