Business Spotlight LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and investors are growing in numbers and influence in the U.S. and beyond. In its most recent listings, the venture capital, private equity and M&A database PitchBook named 47 “founders, entrepreneurs and VCs you should know.” Read the June 9, 2023, blog by Kelly Knickerbocker and view the photos and links
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Q. What did you want to be when you were a little kid? A. I loved reading, writing, design and all things fashion and style. The majority of my travel, cultural experiences and understanding of the world came from being a voracious reader. From elementary school, I thought I wanted to be a magazine editor,
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Q. What did you want to be when you were a little kid? A. I wanted to be a performer. As I grew older, I went on to perform on many stages across the country. Q. What does your company do? A. At PridePromo, we stand proudly at the intersection of diversity and equality as
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Q. What did you want to be when you were a little kid? A. My mom says I loved being “on the go” as a kid. From concerts to roller coasters to the beach, I loved learning from new experiences and taking on new challenges. I can’t say I knew I would be an entrepreneur
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Q. What did you want to be when you were a little kid? A. I wanted to be a doctor so I could help people, or a vet because I really loved animals. I broke my thumb when I was in the eigth grade and then thought maybe orthopedic surgeon. When I realized how long you’re in school before you get to
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Q. What did you want to be when you were a little kid? A. I wanted to be a WWE superstar. I love the psychology, storylines and dedication each performance takes. Q. What does your company do? A. We are a defense contracting firm. Our multifaceted approach in our service model and program offerings spans
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Q. What did you want to be when you were a little kid? A. I grew up in a Catholic household, and the church was a big part of my life. My Puerto Rican roots and the influence of my grandparents, who were devout Catholics, played a significant role in shaping my dreams. Despite coming
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Q. What did you want to be when you were a little kid? A. My Aunt Lily was a script supervisor on the TV show “Gilligan’s Island.” I was 5 or 6 and my mom would take me to the set, where the director would let me look through the camera or stand by the
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Ripple Effect Leadership, Tampa, FL Q. What did you want to be when you were a little kid? A. One of my fondest memories as a kid was watching golf with my mom. We’d be watching the Masters on TV while I chipped in this little practice area I set up in the living room.
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Supreme Court Decision Brings Up Business QuestionsBy Diane SearsCover Spotlight When the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in June outlawing affirmative action in admissions at universities, business leaders wondered whether it would have a chilling effect on workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Would it mean companies would need to eliminate or tone
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