It’s 2025, and yet many of the barriers that Black entrepreneurs face today are deeply rooted in generational inequality, lack of access to capital, and systemic gatekeeping. While the momentum around "supporting Black-owned" has seen waves of attention, sustained support — especially financial — is...
Latinas are starting businesses faster than any other demographic in the United States — but they’re also the least likely to receive the funding they need to scale. That contradiction tells us everything we need to know about what’s broken — and what needs fixing. At...
They’ve got the creativity. They’ve got the confidence. They’ve got the vision. The only thing they don’t always have? Capital. Young entrepreneurs are showing up in record numbers — launching brands from their bedrooms, building tech from their dorm rooms, and starting side hustles before they even finish...
Let’s be real: some entrepreneurs get doors opened for them. Others have to kick them down. If you're a woman, a Black or Brown founder, or someone building a dream without a fancy network — the road to funding is often harder. But at The Fish Bowl...
A $500 grant might not sound like a lot in a world of six-figure funding rounds — but if you’re a scrappy, purpose-driven entrepreneur, $500 can go a long way. At The Fish Bowl Experience, we’ve seen small amounts of capital spark big impact. It’s...
When a veteran starts a business, it’s more than a personal pursuit — it’s an extension of service. Veteran-owned businesses carry forward the same sense of mission, discipline, and leadership that guided them through military life. In today’s rapidly shifting economy, these businesses are not...
We often hear that young people are the future — but what if they’re also the right now? At The Fish Bowl Experience, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when youth are given not just permission, but resources to dream big, solve real problems, and build something of their...
Because a “No” Might Be the Start of Something Greater If you’re building a business, there’s one moment that feels like it holds your whole dream in its hands: the pitch. You walk into the room, heart racing. You've got your numbers tight, your story right, your mission...
In every room where big decisions are made, every stage where ideas get heard, and every market where money flows, representation isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s a must-have. For women-owned businesses, minority entrepreneurs, and veteran-owned ventures, taking up space with intention is both a powerful...
Big Opportunity, Bold Culture, and a Business Ecosystem That’s Just Getting Started When people think “startup,” they usually picture Silicon Valley. Maybe NYC. Maybe Austin.But ask anyone paying attention to what’s really happening in entrepreneurship right now? Houston is next. And if you’re building something bold—especially as a first-time founder,...
