Introduction – Startup Funding Basics Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, startup activity has skyrocketed within the United States. [1] In 2025 alone, over 5.1 million entrepreneurs took the leap from business idea to formation. [2] Yet, despite this trend, only roughly 70% of new businesses survive beyond two years of formation and only 50% of businesses survive beyond five years. [3]  Even those startups that are “VC-backed,” often indicating perceived high gro

Introduction Nearly 90% of companies use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize the recruitment process, shorten hiring timelines, and reduce manual labor. [1]  In an era of rapid technological progress, organizations are using AI for staffing and recruiting to review resumes, identify suitable candidates, and streamline conventional hiring procedures. [2]  Although enterprises can harness this innovative recruiting tool to expedite operations across the board, numerous ch

B-Corp certification is a process that companies with a strong dedication to social governance can choose to undergo in order to express their dedication to a particular mission or cause. [1] In order to achieve B-Corp certification, a company must 1) “[d]emonstrate high social and environmental performance,” 2) “[m]ake a legal commitment by changing their corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders,” and 3) “[e]xhibit transparency by allowing inform