12 NEWS: AZYouthforce is helping teens explore careers options
Justin Bayless shares why he chose to support the Boys & Girls Clubs with the Bayless Entrepreneurship Award… watch now >
SMALL BUSINESS CURRENTS: Helpful Ways to Protect Your Mental Health as an Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, you have likely heard the saying that success is 90% mindset and 10% strategy. But what exactly does this mean? How do the psychological factors of entrepreneurship impact success? The challenges entrepreneurs face are not lacking, between raising capital, building a brand, inconsistent income, maintaining employees, and the fear of failure is enough to drive anyone mad. Entrepreneurs battle the effects of hustle culture that can cause major mental health issues. These mental health issues can range anywhere from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more. Entrepreneurs are driven by their will to persevere and see their vision come to fruition, but many neglect an important part of their success: mental health… read more >
IN BUSINESS PHX: SVB Collapse Impacts Arizona Entrepreneurs
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) created major buzz and worry in the eyes of many entrepreneurs. It was one of the largest bank failures since the Great Recession, and Silicon Valley Bank was the bank of choice for many venture capitalists and startups. The bank, which had significant relationships with venture-backed companies and had a strong reputation for working with businesses that were female- and BIPOC-owned, has greatly impacted minority entrepreneurs across the nation, including Arizona. The ripple effect of the bank closure has impacted minority entrepreneurs by creating… read more >
IN BUSINESS PHX: Ten Figures Advances Diversity in Venture Capital
Started up to help entrepreneurs with their own startups, Ten Figures is a culturally competent management consulting and venture capital firm supporting the development of BIPOC and/or women entrepreneurs. “I believe great entrepreneurs are a mix of both nature and nurture. Now, I am trying to prove that great entrepreneurs can also be great investors by using the same philosophies and lessons in helping other entrepreneurs maximize their fullest potential,” says CEO Justin Bayless, who founded the company one year ago… read more >
HEALTHCARE BUSINESS TODAY: The Unspoken Darkside To Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is often thought of as a type of business venture, but at its core, it is a way of thinking and acting that goes beyond the traditional business model. Entrepreneurs are individuals who have a unique and innovative approach to solving problems and creating new opportunities. They possess an entrepreneurial mindset, which is defined […]
PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL: What Silicon Valley Bank’s closure means for Phoenix-area startups
Silicon Valley Bank’s closure will likely change how investors evaluate companies and where startups choose to bank in the future… read more >
INC: SVB Fallout: 5 Questions You Need to Ask Your CFO Right Now
Silicon Valley Bank’s sudden implosion throttled startups, as founders raced to secure their finances before the regulators moved in. Here’s the good news: thanks to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s intervention, much of the original concern around accessing funds has been assuaged. Federal banking agencies pledged to backstop all SVB depositors, including both insured and […]
PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL: Former Bayless Integrated Healthcare CEO launches new Arizona ventures aimed at entrepreneurs
Justin Bayless is busy renovating his Bayless Integrated Healthcare clinic to pave the way for two of his new ventures aimed at helping entrepreneurs succeed. Plans call for moving his new company, Ten Figures, into the two-story, 8,700-square-foot building at 3620 N. 3rd St. in Phoenix. The renovation process could take several months before his […]
