October 2021

Thought Leaders

Eva Longoria on Building a Power Pipeline For Latinas: “I Hate When People Say the Talent Is Not Out There”

She became famous as an actress, but her real mission was to be the boss-and then give opportunities to women who might never otherwise get them.

By Raquel Reichard

Thought Leaders

How 8 Women Leaders in Franchising Are Overcoming the Industry’s Greatest Challenge

From workforce shortages to changing minds in Washington, these women are pushing the franchise world forward.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

These Women Leaders Are Changing Lives and Influencing Tomorrow’s Industries—Right Now

From sports stars and media moguls to activist founders and tech innovators, meet the women from our October/November issue who are making a difference in 2021.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

These 8 Women Lead Sustainability at Companies Like Amazon, Daily Harvest, and Johnson & Johnson. Here’s How They’re Helping the Planet.

From zero carbon initiatives and recycling designer handbags to using recycled fabrics, here's how industry leaders are tackling our time's greatest challenge.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

How 8 Women Investors Are Fixing the Shocking Lack of Funding For Women-Led Startups

They're writing checks, and making room for more women to do the same.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

She Runs Wondery, a Podcast Company Known for Creative Risks. But It’s Owned by Amazon, a Data-Driven Corporation. How Does She Make It Work?

Jen Sargent was an entrepreneur before she became CEO of Wondery, and she knows that in any situation, to get the outcome you're looking for: "You'd better have a strong answer."

By Jason Feifer

Thought Leaders

Her Mother Was Killed by a Drunk Driver. Now She’s CEO of a Powerful Alcohol Company. Here’s What Made Her ‘Walk Into the Fire.’

Pernod Ricard North America owns many of the world's most recognizable alcohol brands. Its CEO, Ann Mukherhee, lived through alcohol-related personal tragedies. In her opinion, that's why she's right for the job.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Her Low-Income Patients Were Labeled ‘Noncompliant and Defiant.’ So She Raised $500 Million to Build a Healthcare Company That Put Them First.

Working as a doctor, Toyin Ajayi witnessed how the healthcare system fails traumatized patients in marginalized communities-down to the language it uses to describe them. She started Cityblock Health to change the equation.

By Jessica Thomas

Thought Leaders

She Was Homeless. Now She Runs a $25 Million Investment Fund for Women of Color.

Fearless Fund cofounder Arian Simone knows firsthand how hard it is for women of color to raise money. So after many setbacks and reinventions, she transformed herself into the solution she'd been looking for.

By Liz Brody

Thought Leaders

8 Women Founders Talk About the Biggest Missed Opportunities in Retail

From AI and DTC partnerships to disrupting the shopping experience as we know it, these founders have big ideas about what's possible for retail and e-commerce.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

These Are the Biggest Blind Spots in Diversity Initiatives, According to 8 Women Experts

It's not just about recruiting diverse talent. It's about building cultures where they will thrive.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

8 Women Stars of the Tech World on How the Pandemic Changed Everything

From disruptions in healthcare and finance to new modes of human connection, here is what eight women tech leaders see for the future of technology.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

100 Women of Impact In 2021

Our annual celebration of the women leading today's most influential, innovative companies, and changing lives while they're at it.

Building a Business

What’s Your ‘Wouldn’t Go Back’ Moment?

Leaving NYC for Colorado Taught Me That Working Less Doesn't Mean Less Success.

By Jason Feifer

Building a Business

Michael Dell Gets Honest About How He Built a Billion-Dollar Business: ‘I Wasn’t 50 Percent Smarter Than Everybody Else’

Dell believes his willingness to try, fail and learn has helped set him apart in a risk-averse business world.

By Jason Feifer

Building a Business

We Asked 6 Entrepreneurs: ‘What Expenses Have You Realized Your Company Is Better Off Without?’

Do you really need that upgraded Zoom subscription?

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

3 Simple Tactics For Making Better Choices

Looking at a difficult decision through someone else's eyes can make all the difference.

By Jason Feifer

Buying a Franchise

Franchises Keep Buying Up Other Franchises. Here’s Why the Big Are Getting Bigger.

Major acquisitions. Consolidations. Conglomerates. What's going on in franchising? The answer says a lot about where the industry is heading-and what growth means going forward

By Nate Hopper

Building a Business

Is Intrapreneurship the Solution for Unhappy Employees and Behind-the-Times Businesses?

Intrapreneurship is an old concept, but it's yet to make its way into many company cultures.

By Frank Theodore Koe

Building a Business

Want to Scale Your Business? Stop Worrying About Your Competition and Focus on These 3 Things Instead.

Think about the three P's: positioning, pricing and people.

By Adam Bornstein

Buying a Franchise

This Family Wanted to Own a Business That Got Them Excited, So They Opened An Urban Air Adventure Park

When Rachelle Nurse and Joseph Goodly took their kids to a birthday party, they found a business opportunity.

By Chloe Arrojado

Buying a Franchise

Travel Agents Saved the Day When the Pandemic Caused Chaos. Now, Travelers Need Them More Than Ever.

Dream Vacations' Debbie Fiorno has had a front-row seat to it all, and she says the industry is primed for a comeback.

By Chloe Arrojado

Tech

A Vertical Computer Monitor Just Might Help You See the Big Picture

If you're reading on your computer or programming all day, a vertical monitor might actually make more sense for your workflow.

By Chyelle Dvorak

Buying a Franchise

Going Local: Why Franchisees Shouldn’t Rely on Parent Brands’ Social Media Marketing

National social media campaigns may drive awareness, but hyper-local campaigns actually drive business. Franchisees shouldn't overlook that.

By Karen Spaeder

Building a Business

At Girl Scouts, I Earned a Mug That Says, “I’m Thumbody!” Today It Reminds Me Why I’m In Sales.

At the age of 11, Jean Wright learned something important about herself.

By Jean Wright