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.

Kendra Penry

I am the Executive Director of a small nonprofit and, unfortunately, there is a lot that Corporate America, donors, funders, and community members get wrong about what that means. Yes, I do this job because I love it and I believe in our mission. I truly want to make a difference and that is why I have chosen this job. However, there is a perception that because I value what I do, I, and the rest of my employees, do not deserve to be paid fairly. There is a misconception about the need for administrative costs within nonprofits and paying people what they are truly worth. Too many nonprofits have spent years bragging that they are 100% “volunteer run” or they have zero administrative costs. Read more>>

Idalia Salsamendi

One of the reasons I left Corporate America and started my own boutique agency was so that everyone that works with my company, Idalia INC, can have that one-on-one personal experience. We focus on quality not quantity – meaning we only work with those that are willing and able to put in the hard work it takes to succeed in this industry. We treat everyone as individuals and focus on their specific needs and wants. The beautiful thing about this work is seeing talent evolve throughout the years, and how that reflects not only in their business but also their personal life. Read more>>

James Lanham

In the industry, Corporate America often gets the need for monthly commitments wrong. Take our organization, Position Punisher, for instance, owned by James Lanham. We believe that WordPress is the most powerful website creation platform globally, and when utilized perfectly, monthly commitments become unnecessary. Many of our competitors charge their clients on a monthly basis, which can add up significantly over time. Read more>>