Entrepreneurship is hard—but maybe it doesn't have to be. TheFactor-Y Ltd has introduced Company-Building-as-a-Service (CBaaS), a bold new model that redefines how startups get built. Instead of struggling with hiring, fundraising, and infrastructure, founders using CBaaS can focus entirely on developing their innovation. Everything else—from finance to operations—is handled centrally. Unlike accelerators and incubators, CBaaS offers full-lifecycle support across industries and regions, and it’s already been piloted in 22 countries with over 200 universities and 10 government agencies. The model reduces the risk of failure while accelerating time-to-market—a game changer for global entrepreneurship. Founder Philipp Assmus puts it plainly: “CBaaS...

Too many founders celebrate launch day like it’s the finish line. A founder I mentor recently messaged me: “We just launched our app! It’s feature-packed, great UI, and feedback’s been awesome. I think we’re ready to scale!” My response? A simple question: “How often do your customers need to use it?” Long pause. “Well… not super often. Maybe every few months?” That’s when I knew: he wasn’t ready for growth. He hadn’t built a habit — and that’s what separates thriving startups from the rest. Great Startups Don’t Just Launch — They Latch On Products that win become part of a customer’s routine. They create muscle memory. They...

Ever End a Workday Wondering What You Actually Got Done? You’re not alone—and here’s how to fix it. Have you ever driven home from work feeling drained but unsure what you actually accomplished? Or reached Friday with a to-do list that looks eerily similar to Monday’s? Maybe you’ve set a meaningful goal but struggled to make real progress. We’ve all been there. At some point, everyone wishes they could be more focused, more organized, and more productive. Because let’s face it—we all have work we want to complete and goals we want to reach. So how do we move from busy to effective?...

In a Missouri classroom just a couple of years ago, 18-year-old Drew Davis turned in a school business assignment — a hot sauce brand idea called Crippling Hot Sauce. He was confident. Passionate. Ready for an A. He got a B-. His teacher told him the concept was “good,” but “unrealistic.” Fast-forward to today, and that “unrealistic” idea is on track to earn $5 million in revenue this year. This is more than a story about hot sauce. It’s a masterclass in resilience, humor, and mission-driven entrepreneurship — from someone most of the world would have underestimated.

In an age of venture capital headlines and unicorn dreams, one approach to entrepreneurship remains timeless—and underrated: bootstrapping.As outlined in a compelling Big Think article, based on the book Bootstrapping by Rosen and Schramm, this method isn’t just about “doing more with less.” It’s about maintaining control, reducing risk, and staying true to your mission.“Bootstrapping isn’t just a funding strategy—it’s a mindset,” write the authors. And that mindset can mean the difference between being owned by your business or owning your future.

Bootstrapping a business is not for the faint of heart. It’s not luck, timing, or some kind of entrepreneurial magic that keeps things moving—it’s resilience. It’s the ability to make decisions under pressure, lead through uncertainty, and turn every challenge into a stepping stone. Looking back on the journey of building Terakeet from scratch, I’ve learned that leading a bootstrapped company requires a different kind of mindset. When you don’t have the cushion of external funding, every risk is personal, every mistake is costly, and every win is hard-earned. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned the hard way.

“Entrepreneurship is about experimentation: the probabilities of success are low, extremely skewed, and unknowable until an investment is made.”After more than a decade of building ventures across Asia, I can say with full conviction: this is the most honest statement I’ve ever heard about entrepreneurship.It’s not a comfortable truth. But it’s the truth: Not everyone is built to be an entrepreneur.It’s Not About the Idea — It’s About the Bounce BackThe defining trait that separates those who make it from those who don’t isn’t brilliance, funding, or even having a world-changing idea. It’s resilience — your ability to recover from...

Employee burnout has quietly become one of the most damaging epidemics in the modern workplace. The “always on” culture, rapid-fire pace, and constant pressure to produce don’t just wear people down—they often break them. And the effects are serious: damaged mental health, declining job performance, and shortened careers.But burnout isn’t just a personal issue. It’s a leadership one. Solving it starts with leaders who create cultures of resilience, flexibility, and trust.

Most founders believe that startup success hinges on the perfect pitch, a strong product, or relentless hustle. While those matter, research and experience point to deeper, often overlooked forces that make the biggest difference in whether a business thrives — or fades away.Here are three invisible forces that quietly shape your startup journey:1. Timing Is (Almost) Everything You can have a great idea and the right team — but if you're too early or too late, traction stalls. Timing isn’t about luck; it’s about market awareness. The best founders anticipate trends just before they break, not after. Want a quick...

In 2015, Josh Bradford launched Altitude Energy, a high-voltage power line company—from his garage.Like many young startups, it started with hustle, grit, and a fair share of chaos. “The left hand didn’t know what the right one was doing,” Josh recalls. “We spent a lot of time chasing our tails.”Josh’s breakthrough didn’t come from working harder—it came from working smarter. That shift started when he plugged into the Dave Ramsey Solutions EntreLeadership System.He quickly realized his team wasn’t just missing efficiency—they were missing a clear mission, vision, and values. What followed was a complete transformation.Today, Altitude Energy operates in 17...