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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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Family is Everything for this Entrepreneur

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

A few years ago, Emily Deane was being bullied at school.  So her mother Julie decided to do something about it. Julie went and found a nearby school that promised a happier environment for her daughter. She wanted her son, Max, to go as well. But it … Continue reading →

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A Passion for Fashion Moves Fore-ward

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs It’s a good thing Annie Margulis couldn’t find golf shorts that fit. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have needed to design her own – and her company might not have been born. Margulis, 55, is the … Continue reading →

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