The upcoming wedding of the founder of a renowned milk tea company from a grass-roots background and the daughter of a wealthy family that owns a leading solar energy firm has captivated the Chinese public and is trending online. Zhang Junjie, the driving force behind the Chinese milk tea brand Chagee, and his bride Gao…
Zach Yadegari, 18, isn’t new to being a tech entrepreneur. Instead of making money from lemonade stands growing up—he made it from apps. In his teens, he started building apps he deemed as “small projects.” One of them isn’t so small anymore, as Cal AI has taken off to become a $30 million empire. The…
In another show of support for China’s private sector, Beijing has released the details of a speech from President Xi Jinping which included vows the country would guarantee a level playing field for private firms, safeguard entrepreneurs’ lawful rights and interests, and step up efforts to solve their long-standing challenges, including overdue payments. The full…
In 2015, Jennifer Johns started a boutique clothing business known as “Simply JJ,” traveling all over Central Illinois to introduce shoppers to the LuLaRoe brand. “It just kind of took on a life of its own,” she said. “So I went from doing what we called pop-up parties for the first couple of years to,…
Photo: Courtesy of Cartier There is a lot of terrible news out there, but sometimes, there is also good news. And today, it’s that the Cartier Women’s Initiative has announced its 2025 class of entrepreneurs, granting funding and mentorship to women-based initiatives. Since its inception in 2006, the jewelry brand has invested more than $12.2…
Bronx barber Joshua Pacheco (right, with camera) hosted UK-based barbers Jose Rui Fernandes (left) and Drey Amaro (center) on May 27, 2025 as part of an exchange program by Phenix Salon Suites. Phenix President Brian Kelley stopped in for a cut. Photo Emily Swanson Three experienced barbers, one from the Bronx and two from the…