Entrepreneurialism
Slush is the start-up event that maps the smart money – here’s where investors are betting big for 2026
The annual start-up forum can act as a crystal ball for industry trends and market signals. From AI and biotech to climate solutions, here are the insights from the 2025 instalment.
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Editor’s letter: Where to look for inspiration and how to act on it
This issue is packed with contributions from big thinkers, career-switchers and more, as well as all the insights and practical advice that will guide you through your next venture.
Entrepreneurs to watch: the forward-thinkers making new paths in Mexican industries
From independent craft brewers to clean-mobility pioneers
Three entrepreneurs who switched careers after being inspired by something in their kitchens
Sometimes changing tack and looking for inspiration closer to home is your best move.
What entrepreneurs can learn from F1: Racing boss James Vowles shares 10 leadership lessons
The British F1 team principal brought the beleaguered Williams back from the brink with a focus on process, points and people.
A professional poker player on how to save face and think fast
What can poker teach us about risk management? Maria Konnikova explains what competing in high-stakes games has taught her about making decisions, getting caught bluffing and playing the hand she’s dealt.
The best places in Austria balancing entrepreneurial ambition with a high quality of life
Planning your next venture? Or looking for somewhere to set up a business and put down roots? We scoured the length and breadth of Austria to find the spots that you can bank on.
The 20 best pieces of advice from business leaders
We ask 20 entrepreneurs at the top of their game to distil some of their wisdom for those just starting out.
How three founders turned their passions into success stories
We visit the founders of three thriving firms who struck out on their own.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
The late-in-life entrepreneur: How designer Fujiwo Ishimoto started afresh after retirement
For some, retirement is an opportunity to take a well-earned rest. For 83-year-old Japanese textile designer Fujiwo Ishimoto, however, it marked the moment when he decided to change the course of his life and…
