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.

Christopher Saribekian

When it comes to Philanthropy, true honest charitable giving and aid, Corporate America falls short of the purpose. Not all, but many organizations that contribute to various causes do it for a multitude of reasons. Many of which deceive the notion of why we chase these missions in the first place. Read more>>

Caitlin Abele

So much is wrong in the industry. Not getting paid enough for our work, thinking our work is so easy (treating it as a hobby than actual work), and corporations caring more about money than the creative process so they resort to AI instead of actual artists. Just to name a few. Read more>>

Inemesit Edet

As popular and as old as law and the legal industry is, one would think that corporate America would nail the legal accounting and tech industry, but as far as I am concerned, Corporate America has missed the mark on legal ebilling, tech and resources. Read more>>

Mike Michalowicz

Traditional Corporate America working models have stripped humanity from the workplace, treating people like a number, and worse yet, a machine. This creates unfulfilled, burnt out employees and increases the risk of decreased revenue as employees look for greener pastures. Read more>>

Ericka Hatfield

I believe the media and advertising industry often fails to effectively tell stories. This issue is not limited to the corporate sector in America; it spans across all industries. Our role goes beyond simply selling a brand or product; we have the responsibility of capturing the essence of the current generation’s experiences and reflecting the times we live in. Read more>>

Jeanelle Warren

In the captivating realm of filmmaking, I believe that Corporate America often falters by chaining their artistic endeavors to the fleeting desires and trends of the audience. While proven genres like crime procedurals and Hallmark movies have their place, I staunchly believe that filmmaking is not merely a reflection of society but a powerful force that can shape it. Read more>>

Dakota Willink

Romance authors don’t get the respect they deserve despite being part of a thriving billion-dollar industry that consistently surpasses other genres. The books and those who write them are often dismissed. When people are asked about their opinions on romance novels, they tend to make jokes about “horny housewives,” claiming that the books perpetuate unrealistic notions of love and sex or categorize them as guilty pleasures. Read more>>

Shannon Conway

Corporate America not only treats artists as machines, but constantly goes against the artist’s process and thoughts. I worked a corporate graphic designer job for the first 5 years of my career. They worked me down to the bone with projects. It’s constantly crunch time and then they disregard burnout as being weak. Read more>>