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Indian-origin entrepreneur Gagan Biyani launches tuition-free AI academy; tech giants Satya Nadella, Sam Altman to teach

Gagan Biyani has launched the Horowitz Andreessen Academy in San Francisco to provide an alternative education. This academy will focus on technology, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence for young people. Its first program will begin in 2027 with around 50 students enrolled for a tuition-free year. Students will receive computing credits…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Meet Gagan Biyani, Indian-origin entrepreneur behind Andreessen Horowitz’s new school that won't give degree but would charge $60k to $90k because Sam Altman, Satya Nadella will take classes

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Gagan Biyani, best known as a co-founder of online learning platform Udemy, is now taking on an unusual education venture: a new San Francisco academy backed by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, or a16z. Biyani is the CEO of the newly launched Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a private,…

The Times of India · 18h ago

Pennsylvania youth business fair grows to 100 booths as kids run their own businesses

Pennsylvania's youth business fair has grown from 60 booths in 2022 to 100 in 2026, turning a small community gathering into one of Central PA's most visible celebrations of kid-led enterprise. Children aged 5 to 16 run their own stalls, handling products, pricing, marketing and sales with no adults behind…

The Times of India · Sep 23

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In 2014, Nas invested in smart-doorbell startup Ring; 4 years later, Amazon bought the company for $1.1 billion and the American rapper pocketed at least $25 million

Nas and Ring story is about the changing boundaries between entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship. Nas entered the investment world through QueensBridge Venture Partners and became an early backer of companies whose products addressed emerging consumer trends. Ring’s eventual acquisition by Amazon gave the rapper one of his most visible investment…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Quote of the day by Richard Branson, 'Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming' offers timeless life advice on success, career, ambition, personal growth, teaches us why missed opportunities aren’t the end, how entrepreneurs can stay ready for next big chance

Richard Branson’s quote is a reminder that entrepreneurship is a journey rather than a single moment of success. Missing one opportunity, losing one deal or experiencing one failure does not necessarily determine what happens next. New technologies, changing markets, evolving customer needs and unexpected connections can continually create fresh possibilities.…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

The Painfully Familiar Reason Women Entrepreneurs Are 47% More Likely Than Men to Close a Business

GEM's 2024 data across 51 countries found women were 47% more likely than men to cite family or personal reasons for closing a business, despite fewer overall closures.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Why women's financial protection must evolve

India has made major strides in women’s financial participation, with rising workforce participation, bank-account ownership and entrepreneurship, but a wide protection gap remains in insurance. Women still account for only about a third of individual life insurance ownership and under a third of health insurance proposers, highlighting the need for…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

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16-year-old built an AI tool after becoming a victim of a deepfake, here’s what happened next

Vaishnav Anand was 16 when he started building DeepTrust after experiencing a deepfake himself. The high school student developed AI technology aimed at detecting manipulated video, audio, images and satellite imagery. His work has since expanded into deepfake research, consumer-focused verification tools and school pilots, while earning recognition through research…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Meet a 71-year-old who retired as a radiologist and professor, and now runs a banana-skewer business: ‘I never want to retire. Why would you do that?’

Richard Brown’s career has taken him from the exam room to the classroom and boardroom. At 71, he’s still working—and is now focused on entrepreneurship.

Fortune · Sep 20

Meet Moziah Bridges, the 12-year-old Memphis entrepreneur who turned handmade bow ties into a business that generated about $150,000 in sales and funded summer camp for local children

Moziah Bridges started Mo’s Bows at age 9 after struggling to find bow ties for children. By 12, his business had grown to $150,000, with five staff members and attention from Shark Tank, Vogue and O magazine. From learning to sew with his grandmother to supporting Memphis children, Bridges’ story…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Meet Gabby Goodwin, the US girl who turned a childhood problem with lost hair barrettes into a patented product and a business that teaches other girls entrepreneurship

Gabby Goodwin’s entrepreneurial journey began when she was 5 years old and repeatedly returned from school without her hair barrettes. After her mother, Rozalynn, shared her frustration on social media, the family’s pastor suggested creating barrettes that would not get lost. Gabby continued asking to begin a science project, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Massachusetts brothers started junk-removal business as teenagers with $4,000 pickup truck; it made $3.04 million in 2025 & now targets $5 million in revenue in 2026

Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney turned a $4,000 used pickup truck and a teenage side hustle into Junk Teens, a multimillion-dollar junk-removal business. Founded in 2021, the company generated $3.04 million in revenue in 2025 after completing more than 5,500 jobs, and is targeting $5 million in revenue in…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Lessons in starting up: How an entrepreneurial couple built a joint legacy

For Vineet Agrawal and Sikha Agrawalla, entrepreneurship was not a single leap but a sequence of carefully planned decisions and treating financial planning as a shared responsibility.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Meet Pilar Gravitte, the 12-year-old California entrepreneur who turned a lemonade recipe into a small business, generated $1,830 in sales, and donated $390 to families affected by cancer

Pilar Gravitte, a 12-year-old entrepreneur from Lomita, California, was named the 2025 National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year by Lemonade Day for her creativity, leadership, and community impact. As founder and CEO of Little Lemon, she created a Hawaiian-themed lemonade stand offering fresh-squeezed lemonade, mango-pineapple lemonade with chamoy rims, sugar-free…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

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The Times of India · Sep 10

Rejected as 'too old' at 42, ex-Special Forces soldier built $8M company deal

After leaving a 22-year Army career that included Special Forces service, Jary Jackson expected his military experience to help him transition into civilian work. Instead, a veteran recruiter told him he was “too old at 42” and “unproven”. The rejection pushed Jackson towards entrepreneurship through acquisition. He eventually bought an…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Marry a working & frugal wife: Rs 5000-crore Thyrocare founder Velumani shares a must-do list for entrepreneurs who leave comfortable jobs to solve ‘world’s big problems’

Thyrocare founder A Velumani has shared a practical checklist for aspiring entrepreneurs, warning that “negative capital” from EMIs, debt and family responsibilities can be a bigger hurdle than having no capital. He advised living frugally, avoiding unnecessary loans, building enough savings to support the family for four years and only…

The Times of India · Aug 31

In 2014, an American town was known as the 'food desert', but one man turned a college football field into a farm that generates 60,000 pounds of produce

Paul Quinn College has taken a remarkable step by converting its football field into a flourishing organic farm, responding to local food scarcity and boosting its financial situation. Students are actively involved, participating in a social entrepreneurship program that provides fresh produce to local businesses. This innovative project has played…

The Conversation · Aug 20

Your high school friends may shape whether you become an entrepreneur decades later

With more young Canadians considering self-employment amid a high youth unemployment rate, entrepreneurship programs are facing growing demand. Applications to Futurpreneur, the national organization that finances young Canadian entrepreneurs, rose 50 per cent last quarter, compared with 15 per cent growth a year earlier.

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The Economic Times · Aug 19

Policy blueprint proposes entrepreneurship mission to create 10 lakh enterprises, upto 50 lakh jobs

It also proposed a flagship role for the Ministry of Education, recommending that entrepreneurship courses culminate in students attempting a real first sale rather than a written examination.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Navya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, says watching Dadi Ritu Nanda work inspired her to become an entrepreneur

Navya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, has said that watching her paternal grandmother Ritu Nanda run a business while growing up in Delhi was what first drew her toward entrepreneurship. She made the remarks at the launch of a GenAI training programme for women run by her foundation Nimaya.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Unveiling The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 high-powered jury

We’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for the ETtech team, the thrill of sifting through the best of Indian entrepreneurship makes up for every late night in the newsroom.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

Why Thousands of University Graduates Still Can't Find Jobs: Inside Britain's 'Lost Generation'

Generation Z faces a tough job market due to shrinking opportunities, AI advancements, and pandemic effects. Despite challenges, many are turning to entrepreneurship and self-employment as viable career paths.

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

Prince Harry and Meghan's Commercial Empire: What Their Business Ventures Mean for the Royal Brand

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's commercial ventures highlight their influence on the Royal Family's global brand, showcasing a shift from traditional royal duties to independent entrepreneurship.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

MBA graduate was struggling after leaving his job when he discovered paan shop owner had bought car & built Rs 1 crore fortune; Internet debates education-wealth gap

An MBA graduate reevaluated traditional career paths after noticing the impressive wealth of a local paan shop owner. This revelation ignited a vibrant discussion on Reddit about the value of education versus entrepreneurship. Similarly, skilled trades like plumbing and electrical work demonstrated remarkable financial success, proving that several routes to…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Viva con Agua helping in funding global water, sanitation, hygiene projects through sustainable business models

HAMBURG: Rising from FC St Pauli community, Viva con Agua (Water for all) has in the last two decades made a niche as Germany’ social businesses and not-for-profit organization, combining entrepreneurship with social and environmental impact. The organization has built a portfolio of purpose driven brands including mineral water, recycled…

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