Tesla rival Rivian saw its shares skyrocket on Wednesday thanks to a massive investment from Volkswagen. The company announced on Tuesday that it would invest $5 billion in Rivian to form a partnership to create “Next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms to be used in future electric vehicles from both companies.” Connected: Rivian announces R2, R3…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In recent years, companies have taken steps to create more inclusive workplaces LGBTQIA+ employees. But let's be real – many still face discrimination, aggression and a lack of real support from leadership. A major roadblock? Low-awareness leaders who have not done the inner work to heal their…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Software as a Service (SaaS) is a booming industry full of potential and innovation. However, a lot SaaS businesses rely heavily on paid advertising for lead generation and customer acquisition, often overlooking the incredible power of organic traffic. This leads to high customer acquisition costs, which slows…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of my favorite brainstorming frameworks is the SCAMPER technique. It stands for Replace, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Repurpose, Eliminate and Reverse. Advertising executive Alex Faickney Osborn developed the original principles in 1953. Then, Bob Eberle turned them into a memorable acronym and expanded on the concept in…

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In an unexpected move, McDonald's has GOING a program to combat black underrepresentation—but not in the food industry. With “Changing Black Fashion and Positively Gold,” the brand aims to support black fashion designers through mentorship, resources and financial assistance. Connected: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Reed Hastings has told the secret of his success as CEO at Netflix is ​​what he calls, “farming for dissent.” Disputes with the boss, he says, let new ideas and strategies for growth come to a leader's attention, and a leader's efforts to attract dissent help people…

Welcome back to the elevator. Climbing up! The Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch returns for its 11th season and we're challenging the best of the best startup founders to bring their A-game to our board of investors who are hungry to sink their teeth into the next big thing. As longtime viewers know, this is how the…

Inflation and rising supply chain prices continue to threaten the fast food restaurant industry. Hooters announced Monday that it is closing dozens of underperforming restaurants across the country, for Nation Restaurant News. “Like many restaurants under pressure from current market conditions, Hooters has made the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming stores,”…

Opening a new Google Doc or checking your Gmail inbox? You can see a new sidebar with AI that can start typing for you. Google announced On Monday, these Gemini AI-powered features equivalent to ChatGPT will begin appearing within products central to its brand, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive, for paying users. For…