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The Barrier Just Collapsed. 71% of New Businesses Are One Person. Here Is What Makes Yours the One That Lasts

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Juan Salas-Romer
Jun 24, 2026
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I have been tracking who is actually starting businesses this year, and a number landed last week that I keep turning over. Alibaba.com runs a global pitch competition called CoCreate Pitch. This yea…

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