Unlikely Entrepreneurs

Unlikely lessons on startup success from founders who beat the odds and experts from Harvard and MIT Sloan.

Based on the upcoming book: Unlikely Entrepreneurs by Lou Shipley and Patricia Favreau. Out February 3, 2026

Articles

Jan 13, 2026

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2 min read

See you on February 3?

Join us for the launch of Unlikely Entrepreneurs

Lou Shipley, +1

How old is the "average" successful startup founder?

Jan 8, 2026

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6 min read

How old is the "average" successful startup founder?

Hint: MUCH older than you think

Lou Shipley, +1

19 Books to Gift to Entrepreneurs this Holiday Season (Including Yourself)

Dec 17, 2025

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9 min read

19 Books to Gift to Entrepreneurs this Holiday Season (Including Yourself)

The best gift for an entrepreneur is a great book

Lou Shipley, +1

Dec 12, 2025

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6 min read

The 3 Stages of Founder-Led Sales

The Founder's Job is the sell, from first customer to acquisition

Lou Shipley

There's Never Been a Better Time to Become an Entrepreneur

Nov 25, 2025

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5 min read

There's Never Been a Better Time to Become an Entrepreneur

We're living through a technology revolution. Here's why that is great for founders.

Lou Shipley, +1

Oct 14, 2025

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2 min read

Pre-order Unlikely Entrepreneurs

Tricia Favreau, +1