Startup for All: How anyone, anywhere can launch a business—no trust fund or Silicon Valley needed. Tips, stories, and sarcasm included.
A Sarcastic, Humanized Deep Dive into American Innovation (and Chaos) Act I: Birth of a Legend (Or, Sleeping on Air Mattresses) So, it’s 2008. Two broke pals in San Francisco—Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia—are staring down rent bills and entrepreneurial angst. Solution? Rent out their apartment floor with gleaming “airbeds” to complete strangers during a … Read more
A Sarcastic, Humanized Hitchhiker’s Guide for the “Next Big Thing” Believer The Spark: “I Have an Idea!” You’ve got a brilliant idea no one’s ever tried (or, at least, not on page one of Google). Armed with coffee, ambition, and a motivational quote from Instagram, you’re determined to launch your empire—starting… now! Reality check: there’s a tiny … Read more
A Sarcastic, Deeply Human Guide for the Financially Challenged Dreamer The Fantasy: “Guaranteed” Loans for the Credit-Challenged Imagine this: You’ve got a business idea, a credit score so low it needs a ladder, and the unshakeable belief that someone—anyone!—will hand you cash, “guaranteed.” Welcome to the realm of mythical funding, where guaranteed loans are as common as … Read more
A Sarcastic, Deeply Human Guide for the Financially Challenged Dreamer The Fantasy: “Guaranteed” Loans for the Credit-Challenged Imagine this: You’ve got a business idea, a credit score so low it needs a ladder, and the unshakeable belief that someone—anyone!—will hand you cash, “guaranteed.” Welcome to the realm of mythical funding, where guaranteed loans are as common as … Read more
Can We Really Get Startup Business Loans for Veterans? A Sarcastic, Humanized Guide for the American Dreamer in Uniform The Legend: Special Loans for Veterans So you’ve served your country, survived boot camp, and now you want to survive… the lender’s conference room. Rumor has it, veterans get special treatment when it comes to business loans. Spoiler: If by … Read more
A Sarcastic Guide for the Bedazzled Dreamer The Glorious Illusion: “Just Get a Loan!” Welcome, aspiring mogul! You’ve got a killer business idea, an Instagram account, and… tour-de-force enthusiasm. All you need now is a modest startup loan to launch your future empire. Simple, right? Oh, absolutely—if you’re a unicorn with a perfect credit history, a thirty-year … Read more
Welcome to the Awkward First Date: Entrepreneur Meets Innovation Picture this: An entrepreneur walks into a bar. Innovation is already there, sipping something trendy and mysterious. The entrepreneur, full of wild ideas and caffeine, tries to impress. Innovation smirks, knowing full well that without it, the entrepreneur’s “game-changing” app is just another digital paperweight. And … Read more
How to Become an Entrepreneur and Philanthropist (Without Losing Your Mind) So, You Want to Build a Business and Save the World? Welcome to the exclusive club of people who think sleepless nights and existential crises aren’t enough—you want to add “giving back” to your to-do list. Becoming an entrepreneur and a philanthropist isn’t just about making money and … Read more
How to Become an Entrepreneur Without a Degree (Yes, It’s Possible—Here’s How) So, You Don’t Have a Degree? Welcome to the Club Let’s get one thing straight: a diploma isn’t a magic ticket to the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. In fact, some of the world’s most successful business icons—think Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Oprah—either … Read more
What Do Entrepreneurs Actually Do? (Spoiler: It’s More Than Just “Being the Boss”) So, You Want to Know What Entrepreneurs Really Do? Let’s clear up the myth: Entrepreneurs don’t just sit in corner offices, sipping lattes, and barking orders. If only! In reality, being an entrepreneur means juggling a dozen jobs, wearing all the hats (sometimes literally), … Read more