The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center proudly welcomes the visionary founders of the Spring 2025 Milestone Makers cohort—a group of entrepreneurs advancing sustainable innovation, climate innovation, and high-growth business solutions. These founders are delivering scalable impact across [...]
McKenzie King Bauer is a visionary entrepreneur and the co-founder of Thread, a fast-growing carry accessories brand known for its unique, minimalist designs. Since launching in 2015, McKenzie has helped scale Thread Wallets from a small [...]
Access to capital remains one of the most pressing challenges for entrepreneurs, especially those from under-resourced communities. According to the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise (2020), one in four small businesses is unable to access needed [...]
For many entrepreneurs, paying yourself can feel like a future goal—something to figure out after revenue scales, after funding comes in, or after everyone else is taken care of. But the data tells a different story. [...]
For John Sampogna, entrepreneurship is about discipline, curiosity, and designing work that fuels impact. As the co-founder of Wondersauce, he has spent 15+ years shaping digital experiences for brands like L’Oréal, Grubhub, and Golf.com. John’s journey [...]
