Jenna Wallace
Entrepreneurship Writer
Jenna Wallace is an entrepreneurship writer at Career and Company, specializing in early-stage ventures and high-growth strategies. Before joining the publication, she co-founded a successful SaaS startup, scaling it from zero to seven figures in revenue within three years. Jenna has also consulted for several Fortune 500 companies on innovation and intrapreneurship initiatives. She's a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing her expertise on topics ranging from lean startup methodologies to building resilient teams. Jenna is passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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AI test predicts bladder cancer risk, improves prognosis
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fast-tracked Valar Labs' Vesta Bladder Risk Stratify Dx, an AI-powered test that analyzes routine pathology slides to predict bladder cancer risk.
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read
What is Career Agility and Why Does It Matter for Long-Term Success?
Despite leading to greater career and life satisfaction, career adaptability can paradoxically increase employee turnover as skilled individuals feel more qualified to seek new opportunities.
May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Marketing Workshops: 'Free' Help for SMBs, a Lead Generation Tactic
Over 5,000 small business owners registered for a 'free' online marketing workshop within 48 hours, blowing past Growth Solutions Inc.
May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Small Business Creation Hits Record High, Defying Expectations
In 2023, 5.5 million Americans launched new businesses, a record-setting surge that, paradoxically, has not translated into a proportional explosion of new jobs. This wave of individual initiative is
May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Samsung Workers Threaten Strike Amid Growing Labor Dispute
Samsung Electronics, fresh off forecasting a record 57.
May 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Sara Blakely failed the LSAT twice before founding Spanx.
Before she built a billion-dollar empire with Spanx, Sara Blakely failed the LSAT not once, but twice, abandoning her dream of becoming a lawyer.
May 18, 2026 · 2 min read
What Are Small Business Mentorship Programs and Why Do They Matter?
A staggering 70 percent of small businesses that received mentoring survived more than five years, a rate far exceeding the national average for unmentored ventures.
May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Gen Z to Lead New Business Starts, Surpassing Boomers in 2025
A new report from Gusto found Gen Z entrepreneurs surpassed Baby Boomers in new business formation for the first time in 2025, according to Business Journal Daily .
May 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Digital Tools for Small Business Growth, Starting Under $10
For just $8.75 per user per month, a small business can access AI-generated channel summaries and group calls for up to 50 teammates through Slack's Pro plan. These are features often associated with
May 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Top AI Tools for Small Business Productivity for $20 or Less
Google Gemini offers paid plans from just $19.99.
May 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Key Daily Habits for Professional Productivity and Well-being
While techniques like the Pomodoro Timer promise enhanced focus and output in 2026, many professionals still grapple with the hidden costs of perfectionism.
May 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Anthropic Launches Claude AI Tools to Empower Small Businesses
Small business owners can now automate invoicing and refunds directly through PayPal using Anthropic's new Claude AI assistant.
May 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Gen Z Prioritizes Work-Life Balance Over Climbing The Ladder
For the first time in 22 years, work-life balance has surpassed pay as the primary motivator for employees.
May 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Top AI Tools Boosting Small Business Productivity
By 2024, 78% of organizations used AI in at least one business function, a rapid shift small businesses can no longer ignore, according to Appinventiv .
May 14, 2026 · 7 min read
New Small Business Programs Highlight Access Disparities
While the Small Business Administration just launched a $50 million grant program, a top-tier executive program for entrepreneurs costs US $89,000, revealing a stark divide in how small business resou
May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 9 Social Media Strategies for Small Business Brand Building
Social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube drive over 60% of product discovery, yet many small businesses still prioritize platforms with lower engagement.
May 12, 2026 · 7 min read
What is a Growth Mindset for Professional Development and Resilience?
A short, online intervention lasting less than an hour improved grades for lower-achieving 9th graders and increased their enrollment in harder math classes across a national sample of nearly 12,500 s
May 12, 2026 · 10 min read
Small Business Week Highlights Growth Trends
In 2025, Louisiana's Growth Network programs empowered over 26,000 small businesses to secure a staggering $1.
May 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Joliet Junior College Secures $800K Grant for Future Small Business Training
Joliet Junior College's Entrepreneur & Business Center just secured an $800,000 federal allocation, thanks to U.
May 10, 2026 · 2 min read
How to Develop a Robust Startup Business Plan in 2026
Entrepreneurs who create formal business plans are 16% more likely to achieve viability than their nonplanning counterparts, a crucial insight for anyone launching a venture in 2026.
May 10, 2026 · 9 min read