The time for end-of-year wrap stories is nearly over – but not entirely! The Flash checks in on the top stories from 2015 that feature compelling entrepreneurial accomplishments. These have a particular focus on founders that embody the reasons so many people are drawn to entrepreneurship: passion, purpose, fulfillment – and a huge IPO! Dog grooming, solar panels, food delivery…and Airbnb – it’s all here.
The Flash also checks in on the trend involving China’s startups and consolidation. Chinese startups are merging to secure their future amid growing competition for investors and customers. A good one to watch.
These stories and more in this week’s Founders Flash!
- 20 best entrepreneurial stories of 2015 (Inc)
- Chinese startups embrace mergers (Wall Street Journal)
- Jawbone scores in a down round (Re-Code)
- Lending Club weathers a tough post-IPO year (Inc)
- Robots help advances in space learning (Nautilus)
- Privacy groups engage in cybersecurity legislation (Slate)