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Global News1d ago

103-Year-Old Founder Still Leads Mexico's Top Wellness Spa

What started as a $17.50 tent camp for refugees in 1940 is now one of the world's most acclaimed destination spas. Deborah Szekely, now 103, still lectures weekly at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
50-Year-Old Launches Coffee Chain, Wins Shark Tank
Community HeroesMar 3

50-Year-Old Launches Coffee Chain, Wins Shark Tank

A passionate entrepreneur started Madrasi Kaapi House at age 50 and turned it into a Shark Tank success story. Her journey proves it's never too late to chase your dreams and build something meaningful.

Google News - India Startup Success2 min read
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SolutionsFeb 28

HEC Paris Program Helps 117 African Entrepreneurs Thrive

A prestigious business school program has transformed 93 startups across West Africa in just five years, with 84% of founders saying their ventures wouldn't have succeeded without it. Challenge+ Afrique is proving that African entrepreneurship doesn't need compassion—it needs method, mentorship, and committed allies.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Former Dogpound CEO Launches $5M Fund for Wellness Founders
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Former Dogpound CEO Launches $5M Fund for Wellness Founders

Jenny Liu, former CEO of celebrity hotspot Dogpound gym, just closed a $5 million fund to back wellness startups led by women and minority founders. Her new fund, Crush It Ventures, is already investing in companies that help people feel better, inside and out.

TechCrunch2 min read
India's Quiet Entrepreneurs Build Beyond Big Cities
SolutionsJan 20

India's Quiet Entrepreneurs Build Beyond Big Cities

From small towns across India, a new generation of founders is building profitable businesses without chasing headlines or venture capital. Their focus on local needs over rapid growth is reshaping the country's economic landscape.

YourStory India2 min read