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Success Isn’t Just about Climbing the Corporate Ladder. Here’s Why 24 Entrepreneurs Quit Their Corporate Jobs to Start Their Own Companies.

By Business Insider staff — 2020

Whatever their reasoning — a need for flexibility, a lack of representation, or a yearning to have more of an impact — their inspiring stories of leaving their corporate jobs beautifully illustrate that success is not a one-size-fits-all destination but rather an exciting journey filled with endless opportunities.

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May 20, 1990: Advice on Life and Creative Integrity from Calvin and Hobbes Creator Bill Watterson

On May 20, 1990, Bill Watterson, creator of the beloved Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, took the podium at Kenyon College — the same stage David Foster Wallace would occupy 15 years later to deliver his memorable commencement address — and gave the graduating class a gift of equally remarkable insight...

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Maria Popova and Bill Waterson
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Indigenous Social Entrepreneurship: Businesses Putting the Earth First

In several countries, indigenous peoples and youth face a situation of marginalization where access to opportunities is sorely lacking, such as training or financial support for entrepreneurs.

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Francisco Prieto
2017
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Women Who Inspire: Entrepreneurs Who Are Resetting Amid COVID-19

While we have yet to see the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we have begun to witness its severe impact on our global economy. Businesswomen, specifically businesswomen of color, have been disproportionately affected.

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Lindsay Hoffman and Caroline Kim
2020
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The Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur

Rob Chesnut: When you’re driven to do something that is bigger than yourself and you feel that what you’re doing is good for the world, that’s a powerful combination.

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Kieron Johnson
2021
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3 Reasons Why a Strong Purpose Is a Good Business Idea

What does the future of entrepreneurship look like? To build a future-proof business, the key lies in your business purpose.

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Sara Caroline Sabin
2020
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Why Purpose Is the Most Important Attribute an Entrepreneur Can Have

As simple as it sounds, having a strong "why" behind your business is an essential ingredient for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

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Brian Hamilton
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The Soul of a Start-Up

There’s an essential, intangible something in start-ups—an energy, a soul. It inspires enthusiasm and fosters a sense of deep connection and mutual purpose. While this spirit persists, engagement is high and businesses keep their edge. But all too often, companies lose their souls as they mature.

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Ranjay Gulati
2019
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