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.

Donald Nemitz

Consistency is key. Find that thing and do it. No matter what even if its an hour a day till you get to that 10,000 hours. Read more>>

Lisa Staugaard and Sara Haynes of Iridium Interiors

Corporate America is driven by short-term profits that continue to impose a burden onto future generations. At Iridium Interiors, our mission is to invest in the long-term by offering sustainable high-quality furniture that will last beyond a generation. Our goal is to offer consumers high-quality furniture that is unique, durable, and environmentally sustainable. We are proud to have offset over 100 tons of carbon dioxide and restored over 2000 pieces of furniture over the last 8 years. Read more>>

Meghan Osborne

In the world of soap-making, Corporate America often prioritizes speed over quality. I recall a conversation with my Great Aunt, who, when asked about her radiant skin, attributed it to a true natural cold process soap crafted by her mother. Unlike mass-produced soaps loaded with chemical hardeners and foaming agents for a quick market release, genuine natural soaps take 4-6 weeks to cure.  Read more>>

Aurom Mahobian

I believe there’s a misconception that “growth” is equivalent to “success” in Corporate America. It seems like large firms have only one choice these days…get larger. And when they grow, they are considered to be “more successful”. But what I have noticed in my career is that growth does not always lead to success. Sometimes, it leads to the opposite. The companies that are most focused on growth seem to inevitably lose sight of what’s most important: CLIENT SATISFACTION! Why? Read more>>

Sydney Miller

Corporate America is so regimented and rule-following – you need a certain degree, certain requirements, and certain skills. It praises namesake, legacy, traditional education, and work history. It’s all about your straight and narrow pathway and credentials. The path to creativity and purpose is spiraling, up-and-down, and illusive. There is no “right school” or “right path” or “requirement” to start the journey. You don’t need to major in art to be an artist, you don’t need to take formal classes to learn, you don’t need to do it all by the book. Read more>>

Quavea

I strongly believe corporate america gets wrong the entire process of media. Being a photographer and content creator its almost impossible to cover events such as concerts, movie premieres or any other entertainment events. They only allow “media outlets” that have followings, if they do a news article on it. Its 2023 and and us photographers and content creators have much larger followings and better content than these so called outlets. Also no one is going to read a page about a event. People want to see VISUALS. Read more>>

Amelia Edelman

Thankfully there has finally been a push for greater diversity and inclusivity in corporate America, and magazines and digital publications are no exception. However talking the talk and walking the walk are very different things, and we’re not there yet when it comes to the latter. Employee interest groups for folks of color and LGBTQ+ employees are all well and good and certainly help kick-start that sense of community and safety at work. Read more>>