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The explosion of progress in Silicon Valley was the result of the design thinking revolution. Companies began to orient themselves around the customer, focusing on creating products that were meant to serve as solutions to the unique needs of those customers — an innovation that is not often seen in the nonprofit space.

The United States grapples with a staggering 7.3 million home shortage for low-income people*, and the harsh reality that many full-time workers cannot afford a one-bedroom apartment in any American city. Despite significant government funding towards housing programs, these efforts have proven insufficient.

Devshi Mehrotra, an entrepreneur, community leader, and co-founder of JusticeText, shares vital insights for budding entrepreneurs. Her first tip? Acknowledging that self-reliance, while initially an empowering feeling, can hinder healthy growth of your company. For Devshi, the most effective way to break free from being the bottleneck is by embracing delegation.

Residents say Project H.O.O.D. is responsible for the change. Year over year, homicides have dropped 52% in 10 years. In 2022, Woodlawn homicides were down about 35%, while its neighbor, South Shore, saw an increase of 11%.

Occupational licensing reform is a key to economic abundance in states. Less restrictive licensing gives Americans the freedom they deserve to pursue meaningful and successful work.

Americans’ current tendency is to divide society into a polarized “them vs. us” paradigm. Understanding shared root values can help bridge the gap in political polarization.