This is a new one for Feature Friday which is our guest post series. Our entrepreneur today saved up a bunch of money, left his full-time job, took on a technical co-founder, and is now launching a fintech startup company. The crazy thing is that his former boss knew about his plan from the beginning and actually encouraged him to do it. Update 2020: With these fintech founders getting a $5.3B exit from Visa, … [Read more...] about I Left Corporate to Launch a FinTech Startup Company
Feature Friday
Consumer Protection Lawyer Interview: SaraEllen Hutchison of Seattle
This week our guest is SaraEllen Hutchison, a consumer protection lawyer and entrepreneur from Seattle who opened her own law practice. Let's jump right in to learn more about this unique combination. What is your business? I have a solo law practice doing consumer protection law; see Seattle Fair Credit and my personal website. My practice focuses on consumer credit issues-- credit reporting errors, … [Read more...] about Consumer Protection Lawyer Interview: SaraEllen Hutchison of Seattle
Freelance for a Living: My Job as an Online Marketing Consultant
Most of us have had some type of side hustle idea, actually followed through with them, or carried out work for someone else (freelance work). Kim Langholz does freelance work for a living, along with consulting. She discusses all of her thoughts and actions on her blog, Freelance for a Living, and was kind enough to share with us here for Feature Friday. What is your business? My primary income comes … [Read more...] about Freelance for a Living: My Job as an Online Marketing Consultant
Feature Friday: Jenny Hale
This week on Feature Friday we welcome Jenny Hale as our guest. Jenny comes to us from her personal website where she helps clients with military backgrounds learn how to market their businesses. We'll let Jenny tell you the rest... What is your business? I am a marketing and social media consultant that coaches military community entrepreneurs. I help military spouse and veteran business owners … [Read more...] about Feature Friday: Jenny Hale
Feature Friday: Kara from Bravely
Kara from Bravely shares her story on becoming an entrepreneur in this week's Feature Friday. You may have heard of her before, as she's been doing some really cool things and has been featured on Rockstar Finance, LearnVest, and Elite Daily (just to name a few). What is your business? I founded Bravely, a company that connects women and money. We do financial literacy events in Austin, TX and have a … [Read more...] about Feature Friday: Kara from Bravely
Feature Friday: Paying Off Student Loans with Bald Thoughts
This week's guest for Feature Friday is Lee from Bald Thoughts. Lee paid off his auto and student loan debt and wanted to share his story, so here it is! Enjoy! Please tell us a little about yourself in a few sentences. During the day, I work in finance for a regional bank. On the side, I write a blog called BaldThoughts.com, where we teach people how to travel more, spend less, and live better using … [Read more...] about Feature Friday: Paying Off Student Loans with Bald Thoughts