It takes a lot more than an idea to build a business, but there can’t be a business without the idea. So we asked folks who’ve built wonderful businesses to tell us about how they came up with the idea in the first place.

Mackroyce Corbitt, Jr. | Printer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, and Promotional Items Dealer

When it comes to business, I always knew I would start one. My father owned a business. He owned a janitorial service called Machroyce Janitorial Service, Inc. As a kid growing up I worked closely with him and learned a lot about business from him. Read more>>

Clu | Owner

As the owner of APULU, I came up with the idea for my business based on my upbringing in Brooklyn during the 90s and my passion for hip-hop culture and art history. I was inspired by the way that hip-hop fashion and culture have influenced and shaped American iconography, and I wanted to create a luxury streetwear brand that reflects those influences and also makes a positive impact in our communities. Read more>>

Samantha Hudson | Non-profit CEO/Founder

Vision Center of Hope, Inc is a 501c3 non-profit, human service agency. The idea to develop this agency came from years of public service work as a child welfare professional, community advocacy/civic leadership, and educator. Read more>>