Why This 'Empire' Building Entrepreneur Sold Her Business To Start Something New

02/23/25 • 42 min

On this episode of Forbes Talks, Forbes Associate Editor Alex York talks with Ali Kriegsman, cofounder of Bulletin and author of How to Build A Goddamn Empire. Kriegsman discusses her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of scaling a business, and pivoting to adapt to market changes. She also talks about the sale of Bulletin, her move into writing and consulting, and her thoughts on the current state of influencer marketing.

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