The initiative reflects a shift away from big teams, offices, and valuations, and instead, it celebrates individuals who are rewriting the rules of success while building sustainable businesses without employees or financial backing.
What is the Zoom Solopreneur 50 Grant?
The “Rise of the Solopreneur”
The five selected grant recipients were chosen by an independent panel of academics and business leaders who evaluated candidates based on the originality of their idea, demonstrated growth and sustainability, customer and community impact, alignment between values and business practices, and influence within their field.
Meet Two of the Grant Recipients
“As a solo entrepreneur who is completely bootstrapped, I’m building without a large team or safety net,” Gross told Inc., “so this recognition affirms that the work I’m doing is not only needed, but impactful. It also creates more visibility for the mission behind my work, which is to provide people with information and tools they need to advance their careers and improve their lives.”
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Source: Black Enterprise
