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.

Kristin Bivens

Recently, a line of candles was recalled from Target because they exploded. When playing with literal fire, you have to be conscious of testing your products. You can’t just throw any old wax into any old container and hope for the best. It takes testing and science to get the right blend in the right vessel. And when there is an issue, it’s important to have that close customer contact so you can work to solve any problems in the future. Read more>>

Dr. Nazeera Dawood

Many businesses still shy away from entering into a contract with the government due to several reasons. Among many other reasons, here are a few 1. the stringent application process 2. slow ROI 3. mistrust in the government 4. complicated documentation 5. overwhelming from reading through lengthy solicitations 6. putting together a comprehensive proposal that meets many specific and detailed requirements. Read more>>

Evrim Dogu

Thats the $81.6 million dollar question (projected cereal grain subsidies in 2023 from Ibisworld.com). Bakeries are at the very end of a very long grain chain, but the vast majority of us have no choice or power when it comes to what, where, and how our main ingredient, flour, is produced. This is problematic on almost every level imaginable: Read more>>

Fernanda Aceves

Being a PR and Digital Marketing strategist is so hard to define in Corporate America nowadays. Social Media has made it easier to connect with people from all over the world, but it doesn’t necessarily develop a relationship. One of the biggest challenges I have seen is the poor perception of a job like mine. Read more>>

Jailyn Tamia

In my opinion, one of the main things that Corporate America gets wrong in our industry is not providing enough space for the new generation to express their creativity. Many of us find it challenging to enter the corporate world because we don’t want to be confined to a box. We have an abundance of skills and ideas that can only be fully expressed outside of a traditional corporate office setting. Read more>>

Alexandra Heimovitz

In 2018, I started a candle business because I was tired of seeing uninspired products and smelling redundant scents in so many big box stores. My company, Lunar Light Co., is inspired by my adoration of Halloween, horror movies, music, gothic culture, and most importantly, my love for fragrance. Read more>>

Laura Horn

Before starting my own business I worked for a corporate photography company. Although I loved being able to capture so many smiles, I noticed a pretty big problem. The company I was working for, along with most other corporate photography companies, focused on quantity over quality. While doing yearbook pictures photographers are trained to get as many kids photographed as possible in the little time they have. Read more>>