Most people get fooled by the glamorous side of being an entrepreneur. The spotlight, the freedom, the wins—they look good from the outside.
But being the No. 1 comes with a quiet weight. You carry the burden of the company—its future, its people, its failures. Every decision rests on your shoulders. There’s no one else to blame, no safety net. That pressure doesn’t show up on Instagram.
It’s not for the faint-hearted. It’s for those willing to trade comfort for responsibility, and applause for accountability.
Bulgaria’s ICT sector is characterized as stable and constantly growing, making it one of the most profitable sectors in Bulgaria. In 2018 there were over 2000 important IT projects in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria has a long, rich tradition in the IT and electronics sectors (dating back to the Communist era) and is still known as the Silicon Valley of Southeastern Europe.
Bulgaria is home to approximately 10,000 ICT companies, 70 percent of which are only exporting. According to International Data Corporation (IDC) (the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets) the Bulgarian ICT market reached about 3.2 billion USD in 2018, presenting a 45 percent growth since 2017. During an EU Conference EURONET in Sofia (2018) it was noted that turnover in the ICT sector in Bulgaria experienced a 300 percent rise over the past 7 years and has reached 2.5 billion euros. After ten years of EU membership software business in Bulgaria is the best performing sector in the ICT industry. One of the factors that attracts so many companies to do business in Bulgaria is the low corporate tax rates of 10 percent
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Mike and Lauren Lamagna pitched Long Wharf Supply Co. on Shark Tank, asking for $375,000 in exchange for 15% equity. Their sweaters, made from recycled oyster shells and ocean plastics, not only look good but help the ocean too—each sale supports reseeding around 30 oysters.
The Sharks questioned why Lauren, despite being deeply involved, didn’t own part of the company. With Peter Jones’ encouragement, Mike agreed to give her 10% equity on the spot.
Peter offered $375,000 for 45%, but they turned it down. They left without a deal—but with a stronger partnership and a shared mission to keep pushing sustainable fashion forward.
President Donald Trump accepted a luxurious Boeing 747-8 aircraft, valued at approximately $400 million, from Qatar. Initially reported as a gift from the Qatari government, further details revealed that the jet, tail number P4-HBJ, was privately owned by former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, who had acquired it after his tenure in office . The aircraft is intended to serve as a replacement for the aging Air Force One, with plans to transfer it to the U.S. Department of Defense and subsequently to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation . This acquisition has sparked controversy, with critics questioning its legality under the U.S. Constitution’s Emoluments Clause, which prohibits federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments without congressional approval . Additionally, concerns have been raised about the potential national security implications and the optics of accepting such a lavish gift from a foreign entity
If compounding is the 8th wonder of the world, then leverage is the 9th.
Used the right way, leverage can open doors that were never within reach.
It multiplies effort, capital, and time—turning small moves into massive outcomes.
So learn about it.
Understand it.
And when the right opportunity comes, don’t be afraid to apply it.
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David Rubenstein tells a story about the day he thought his dream was over.
David co-founded The Carlyle Group in 1987, focusing on leveraged buyouts. The firm has successfully raised billions from institutional investors worldwide, managing over $447 billion in assets as of late 2024.
