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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you haven’t watched the latest season of “The Bear” yet, I highly recommend it to any small business owner. Without giving anything away, the plot is an eye-opening exposé of what it takes to keep a business afloat and the lengths CEOs must sometimes go to ensure survival.I believe that restaurateurs are some of the ultimate entrepreneurs. They take chances every day in one of the most challenging business models with a high failure rate. As such, there’s a lot to learn from leaders like Chef Carmy. Starting with, you have…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the noise of today’s business ecosystem, founders often mistake communication for information dumping. But communication — true communication — transcends the act of message transmission. It is not the reiteration of content or the promotion of features. It is the construction of a mental interface through which knowledge is extended, transferred and contextualized — not merely repeated.Founders who understand this principle craft communications that reshape perception. They don’t sell a product. They transfer the reasoning behind its existence. They don’t rely on brochures, data sheets or slide decks filled with bullet…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A few weeks ago, I got a message from a company I’d never heard of. They’d found us through ChatGPT — not through Google, not from a referral, but by literally asking an AI tool who they should work with for data consulting and Power BI reporting. And ChatGPT named us.That one prompt led to a booked meeting. And it confirmed something I’d been seeing: search is changing. We’ve entered the era of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) — and if you’re not showing up in AI tools, you might not be found…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ask any high-performing entrepreneur about work-life balance and you’ll likely get a scoff or a sigh. That elusive equilibrium sounds great on paper, but when you’re scaling a business, managing a team, pitching investors or just trying to be present for your kids, it feels like a luxury you can’t afford.The usual advice? Set boundaries. Log off by 6 p.m. Take breaks. It’s well-meaning, but often disconnected from the pace and pressure of entrepreneurial life.What founders actually need isn’t a stricter schedule — it’s a smarter relationship with time, energy and identity.…

Digital healthcare platform Practo has reported its first full year of profitability in its FY25 Annual Letter, marking a key milestone in its 17-year journey. The company posted an operating EBITDA of Rs 15 crore for FY25, along with Rs 234 crore in revenue and Rs 3,500 crore+ in gross merchandise value (GMV). This comes on the back of six consecutive quarters of positive earnings and reflects a broader shift towards sustainable growth in the Indian digital health sector.The company attributed the performance to steady growth in its core ‘Care Navigation’ business, where gross margins grew at 30%+ CAGR over…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When you’re hustling to build a business, you probably aren’t thinking about retirement. Aren’t 401(k) matching and HR departments making saving for your golden years seem like something reserved for corporate workers? As an entrepreneur, though, you’re charting your own course.However, ignoring retirement as a business owner can present unique challenges. In a recent study from Georgetown University’s Center for Retirement Initiatives, 47% of U.S. workers over 18 were without a workplace retirement plan as of 2023. That’s a staggering 59 million out of 125.6 million private sector workers. When you include…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the world of small and mid-sized businesses, every dollar counts. Leaders are constantly faced with difficult decisions about where to allocate limited resources to drive the greatest impact. With HR often viewed as a cost center for businesses, it comes as little surprise that a recent study found 64% of small to mid-sized businesses allocate less than 1% of their annual revenue to HR technology investments, and 36% are using virtually no HR technology.Not only does this make HR teams’ jobs more difficult, requiring them to spend hours prioritizing labor-intensive back-office…

Peak XV Partners’ (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) Chief Product Officer, Anuj Sahai, has stepped down after a two-year stint at the firm, adding to the string of top and mid-level exits at India’s largest VC firm.“After an eventful run as Chief Product Officer at Peak XV, I’m turning the page and looking forward to the next adventure,” he wrote. “The role gave me a front-row seat to the startup ecosystem—partnering with founders and ideas that are shaping markets—and hands-on experience with AI technologies.”Sahai joined Sequoia Capital India & SEA in April 2023 and transitioned into the same role…

Healthtech platform Practo turned profitable in 2024-25, posting an operating profit of Rs 15 crore. It looks to focus on global expansion and AI-led healthcare in the coming years, according to its FY25 annual letter.Practo has reported six consecutive quarters of profit, which signals the scalability and sustainability of digital healthcare at scale, as per the letter.The company, which plans to come out with its IPO soon, reported operating EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) of Rs 15 crore for 2024-25.Its revenue stood at Rs 234 crore last fiscal while the gross merchandise value (GMV) was Rs 3,500…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I didn’t scale my career by saying no. Not in real estate. Not in venture capital. Not in life.Sometimes the best thing you can do is say yes.Even if it’s messy.Even if it’s unclear.Even if it’s outside your comfort zone.That’s how I’ve always operated, and I’m still just getting started.Related: 10 Habits That Separate Rich and Successful Founders From Wannabe EntrepreneursI’ve said yes to things that made zero sense on paperYou know what some of the best opportunities look like at first?Work. Chaos. A gamble.I didn’t build one of the largest independently…