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A Grandma Turns to Kickstarter to Help Fund her Startup

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

When 89-year-old Pearl Malkin became bored with her plain black cane, she decided to glue on a few flowers. From there, the grandmother from San Rafael, California began creating different canes to match different outfits. Enter Adam London, a family friend who suggested that … Continue reading →

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How One Entrepreneur Found Inspiration from a Manhole Cover

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

When Hurricane Sandy raged up the East Coast last October, Hoboken, New Jersey was among the hardest hit areas. Yet many of the city’s residents demonstrated remarkable resilience in the aftermath of the storm. One local business owner even found inspiration for a new product line. Karen Nason … Continue reading →

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Artist/Educator Wins “Experienced Dreamers” Contest

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

On August 6, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania officially welcomed 56-year-old Tess Lojacono as the winner of the city’s Experienced Dreamers Project, a national contest that invited entrepreneurs age 45 and older to submit proposals for launching their dream venture in Pittsburgh. The contest attracted entries from … Continue reading →

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How a Cocktail Napkin Inspired a Business

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Jeff Block, who has a mechanical engineering degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree from the University of Chicago, never expected a paper flower made from a napkin would lead him to start a business.  But it did. As a result, the Georgia resident’s early … Continue reading →

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