Stories with 'entrepreneurs' tag

Miami women to watch

Back in the 1890s when Miami was considered swampland, Julia Tuttle saw its potential and convinced industrialist Henry Flagler to extend his railway from Palm Beach down to Miami. And that’s a major part of how Miami got its start. In fact, Miami is widely considered the only major American city founded by a woman. […]

/ March 28, 2019


Bringing the original ‘makers’ from Cuba to Miami

It seemed natural to include Cubans — known for making something out of nothing because of perennial scarcity — in this year’s Miami Mini Maker Faire.

/ February 16, 2016


Glamor and startups with Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder of Gilt and GlamSquad, offers her ingredients for success. She doesn’t believe in failure — she believes in tests.

/ November 11, 2015