Founder Stories

Iconic Female Entrepreneurs in History

Tanvi Dayal October 15, 2022

While a lot of people are still under the impression that female entrepreneurship is a fairly recent and still emerging phenomenon, women have been entrepreneurial since ancient times, if not always. Unfortunately, they were not recognized in history as much as their male counterparts due to social notions and norms of propriety during their times. Many accounts of female entrepreneurs have been lost to history, but of those that survive, we are here to present you with the stories of four iconic women in history that carved a niche for themselves.

It’s Time for Women’s Healthcare to Become a Global Priority, Feels Sylvia Kang

Alinda Gupta September 2, 2022

Over the years, women’s bodies and decisions have been hotly—and frustratingly—debated among politicians, business people and society at large. A most recent display of this debate is the overturning of Roe v. Wade judgment, stealing women’s rights to abortion across 23 states in the United States.

Interview with Kai.ai’s Founder Alex Frenkel: How AI Can Be a Game Changer in Mental Health Support for Young People

August 16, 2022

We often have to deal with stress in our everyday life, such as academic studies, work, family or even our romantic relationships. Amid the devastating COVID pandemic, there has been a 25% increase in depression worldwide, especially among young people. In light of this, platforms aiming to improve the mental well-being of adolescents have been emerging, and one of them is Kai.ai.

How Picsart Uses AI to Empower Creators

Kamya Pandey July 25, 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into various jobs today to reduce human workload and increase productivity. One of the fields that AI is being used in today is creating art. We have already discussed how you can use the AI art generator DALL-E to make some memes. But, if you are looking for AI tools to help create content for your business, apps like Picsart might be a better choice.

NFTICALLY’s New ECommerce Metaverse

July 22, 2022

NFTICALLY is an up-and-coming startup company specializing in the non-fungible token (NFT) ecommerce metaverse. Upon entering the NFTICALLY metaverse, you get a 360-degree view of a chosen brand’s storefront and can navigate through the store to look more closely at its different features. Users can also opt to join sessions with friends, and they can call on channels only accessible to their own specified group of people.

Personal.ai: Your Personal AI to Pick up the Slack

Alinda Gupta July 15, 2022

Conversing with Sharon Zhang, the co-Founder and CTO of Personal.ai, is an all-embracing experience. She makes you think, she inspires you, and she gets you to believe that anything you can imagine is possible. Most importantly, she understands human nature and innovates to make people’s lives—including her own—easier.

Retelling Hong Kong’s Story with Movies and NFTs: Interview with James Li of Beam+ Lab

July 13, 2022

Classic movies made in the 80s—the “Golden Age” of Cantonese movies—like “Nomad” or “My Heart Is That Eternal Rose” greatly reflected Hong Kong’s culture. After all, Hong Kong, despite being a small city, is cultivated with cultures of the East and the West. However, while Hollywood movies are on the rise, the Hong Kong movie industry has been lagging behind. In light of that, BEAM+ LAB is attempting to bring the “Golden Age” back.

We Need to Fix the Broken Female Healthcare System—In Conversation with the CEO of OM, Anca Griffiths

Tanvi Dayal July 7, 2022

“After I had my first child, I was struck by how uninformed I was about my body for this postpartum period. A few things kind of made me think, how is it that (the) information is not accessible? To me? Even somebody who, I would say, is an informed consumer?” says Anca Griffiths, the CEO and founder of online health and wellness platform OM Experts.

Animoca Brands: Gaming Their Way to Success

Alinda Gupta June 8, 2022

Few companies compare to Animoca Brands when it comes to embracing the metaverse and blockchain technology. The Hong Kong-based gaming and venture capital company invested in Axie Infinity before it took off and hedged its bets on digital property rights by way of launching The Sandbox, a virtual metaverse and mobile game. No doubt, they’ve always stayed ahead of trends in the blockchain world.

How Gambit Bio Intends to Redefine Cancer Diagnostics

Kamya Pandey June 1, 2022

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for the loss of 10 million lives in 2020. To prevent these deaths, cancer needs to be detected at an early stage. But detection remains a challenge, particularly in lower-income countries, where there is a dearth of diagnostic tools.

The Butterfly Effect: 3 Fascinating Businesses Stories

Tanvi Dayal May 26, 2022

The butterfly effect, a part of chaos theory (a branch of mathematics and mechanics that studies random or unpredictable events in complex systems), is a phenomenon wherein a small or seemingly unrelated event sets in motion the trajectory of something significant. It is fascinating to observe this phenomenon, especially in the dynamic realm of businesses.

How Lemi Is Helping Small Businesses Reach Their Customers

Kamya Pandey May 22, 2022

Starting a business isn’t easy. From finding raw materials and making your products to actually reaching the right customer base, everything takes a lot of time and energy. Even though this process is so hard, a lot of people venture out and start their own businesses, so much so that small business enterprises (SMEs) make up 90% of the world’s businesses.

From Elizabeth Holmes to Anna Delvey What Scammers Teach Us

From Elizabeth Holmes to Anna Delvey, Here Is What Scammers Teach Us about “Making It” in the Business World

Kamya Pandey May 8, 2022

Whether you hate them or love them, Holmes and Sorokin’s stories are packed with invaluable lessons for success! 2022 is overrun with TV shows about

House of the Dragon: Reviewing a Puzzle Box by Escape Welt

Tanvi Dayal May 3, 2022

When the Escape Welt team reached out to us with an offer to review one of their puzzle boxes for adults, to say I, a puzzle enthusiast, was excited is an understatement.

Why Couplepreneurships Work – The Success Stories of 5 Couples

Samiksha Jain April 28, 2022

When most people think of entrepreneurship, they think of the lone wolf—the person who ventures out on their own, works hard and makes it big. However, there is another approach to entrepreneurship that is becoming increasingly popular:

Yes, Plant-Based Pork Can Taste Like the Real Deal. Here’s How

Alinda Gupta April 27, 2022

When the co-Founder of Hong Kong-based food startup Good Food Tech (GFT), Andrew Leung, introduced his new product—“PLANT SIFU”, that is plant-based pork—to his family, they responded positively but also offered criticism (something he considers essential). Like most dishes in Chinese culture, their reaction was perfectly balanced.