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A few years ago, I sat across from the CEO of a Fortune 500 company who told me, “We can’t find people who can solve problems.” When I asked him where he thought the issue began, he answered, “Somewhere in college, I guess.” That moment made something painfully clear: He was looking in the wrong place. The problem didn’t start in college. It started in kindergarten. CORPORATE AMERICA IS FIGHTING THE WRONG TALENT BATTLE American CEOs and HR leaders are losing sleep over talent shortages, skills gaps, and workforce readiness. They pour billions into recruitment, retention, and employee training. In 2025, U.S. corporations spent an estimated $102.8 billion…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Expertise alone doesn’t close deals. Success comes from connecting your capabilities to what buyers truly value. This can be achieved through a structured sales process. A structured sales process is the difference between hoping for sales and systematically generating them. Strong sales follow a clear five-stage flow. From prospecting to closing and follow-up, each stage builds on the last to systematically convert prospects into clients. You’ve built something remarkable. Whether you’re leading a growing team, developing innovative solutions or driving results in your industry, you’ve proven your expertise time and…

In case you missed yesterday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers here:Forbes‘NYT Mini’ Crossword Hints, Clues And Answers For Monday, May 12By Kris HoltThe NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper’s larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. However, you’ll need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When you’re building an e-commerce brand, your mind is usually focused on marketing funnels, customer acquisition costs and the next product launch. Taxes are often the last thing you want to think about.But the most successful e-commerce founders understand something important: tax strategy isn’t a once-a-year scramble in April. It’s part of running the business year-round. The goal isn’t just to grow revenue — it’s to protect profits. After all, it’s not about what you make; it’s about what you keep.As a CPA who works extensively with online sellers, I’ve seen both…

When Threads launched in 2023, it was almost entirely defined in relation to other platforms: It was an offshoot of Instagram, an alternative to Twitter, and a competitor to Bluesky. Three years later, the platform is finally ready to strike out on its own, starting with a few subtle but meaningful changes to its brand identity. This week, Threads quietly debuted a refreshed logo and wordmark, which officially rolled out to users on May 11. After some eagle-eyed fans noticed the small changes, Threads’ head of design Christopher Clare posted an explanation to the platform. “It’s been almost 3 years…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Mentoring sharpens leadership by forcing founders to explain and refine the “why” behind their decisions, leading to clearer thinking and better judgment. Investing in young people helped me stay adaptable and people-focused Entrepreneurs are always looking for leverage. We look for the strategy that unlocks growth, the hire that changes a company’s trajectory, or the system that makes the business run better. Most of us assume the next breakthrough will come from somewhere inside the company.For a long time, I believed that too. Then one of the most meaningful shifts…

How to solve today’s Wordle.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesIt’s Wordle Wednesday which means you get a riddle before solving today’s Wordle and Bonus Wordle. Here’s the riddle:Sketch me and my lines are black. Paint me and my hue is silver. Draw me and my ink is red.I’ll post the answer tomorrow. For now, it’s Wordle time!Looking for Tuesday’s Wordle? Check out our guide right here.Today’s Bonus Custom WordleNow that we can create our own custom Wordles, I’m including a bonus Wordle with each daily Wordle guide. These can be 4 to 7 letters long. Hopefully this is a fun extra…

Key Takeaways Vinod Khosla leads Khosla Ventures, a venture capital firm that backs disruptive tech companies like Nas.com, a platform that manages marketing and ads for small businesses. Khosla says “AI will be able to do 80% of jobs by 2030” and sees tools like Nas.com as giving everyday people access to coding, marketing and design. Khosla prioritizes a founder’s “learning rate above everything else.” Vinod Khosla, 71, still remembers the magazine article that rewrote his life. As a teenager in India, the son of an army officer with no ties to business or technology, he read about the founding…

Meta founder, chairman, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on May 12 that the company’s Meta Connect conference, which offers a glimpse into what the tech giant sees as the future, will take place September 23 and 24. The conference is typically a major event for the company. Last year, Meta used the stage to debut its AI glasses. Though little is known about what Zuckerberg plans to showcase this year, he has at least offered a preview of the conference vibes via a new Spotify playlist. Shared alongside the announcement, his “Connect 2026 Vibes” playlist consists of five extremely mainstream,…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Steven Droulis didn’t know he had a YouTube channel. His brother posted his videos without telling him, and it led to over 1 million subscribers. Most restaurant social media pages focus on showcasing food. Droulis found a better strategy. His authentic videos caught the attention of foodies across the nation. People traveled to his area specifically to try his restaurant — including Keith Urban. Steven Droulis has 1 million subscribers on YouTube. He did not even know he had a channel when the first video went live. Before any of…