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What entrepreneur network does

Entrepreneur Media, LLC is a privately held US-based independent multimedia company operating the "Entrepreneur" brand across print, digital, audio, video, and live-event channels. Its core products include Entrepreneur.com (daily editorial publishing), six annual issues of Entrepreneur Magazine in print and digital, Entrepreneur TV (original video network distributed on Amazon Prime Video Channels, LG Channels, Cineverse, and Tablo), a portfolio of podcasts (Problem Solvers, Restaurant Influencers, How Success Happens), a free daily newsletter, the proprietary Franchise 500 ranking system, an Entrepreneur Leadership Network membership, the Entrepreneur Books publishing imprint, the Entrepreneur Partner Studio branded-content service, and the Entrepreneur Store e-commerce offering. Internationally, the company maintains multiple localized editions across the US, Spanish-speaking markets, Georgia, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, the UK, and Europe.

The business is built on a content-led go-to-market model in which daily SEO-optimized editorial and multimedia content drives audience reach across owned and third-party platforms (social, podcast directories, streaming). The company monetizes this audience through five diversified revenue streams: advertising and sponsorships (display, native, sponsored editorial series with partners such as Sapphire Reserve for Business, Comcast Business, and Salvi), recurring subscriptions and memberships (magazine, premium content, Entrepreneur Leadership Network VIP), affiliate and partnership revenue (notably a doola partnership offering tiered LLC formation and tax/compliance services at $297/$1,999/$2,999 annual), products and commerce (book sales via Entrepreneur Books and Entrepreneur Press, branded merchandise), and events and experiences. Customers are horizontally segmented into aspiring/early-stage entrepreneurs, franchise buyers, side hustlers/solopreneurs, and established business owners, with no named enterprise customers and no disclosed financial metrics in the source materials.

Name

entrepreneur network

Legal name

Entrepreneur Media, LLC

Website

https://entrepreneurnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Entrepreneur Media, LLC is a US-based independent multimedia company publishing Entrepreneur magazine, Entrepreneur.com, podcasts, and Entrepreneur TV, serving aspiring entrepreneurs, franchise buyers, side hustlers, and established business owners globally across multiple international editions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Media and Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Business media publishing
• Entrepreneurship content
• Franchise rankings
• Digital media platform
• Small business resources

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from display advertising, sponsored content, native advertising, and brand partnership placements across the Entrepreneur.com website, newsletters, and multimedia properties.
2. Subscriptions and Memberships: Revenue from magazine subscriptions (print and digital), premium content access, and membership programs such as the Entrepreneur Leadership Network VIP.
3. Affiliate and Partnership Revenue: Revenue from partnership arrangements with business service providers such as doola (LLC formation services), where Entrepreneur receives referral compensation for resulting purchases.
4. Products and Commerce: Revenue from book sales through Entrepreneur Books Group, Entrepreneur Press publishing titles, Entrepreneur Store product offerings, and branded merchandise.
5. Events and Experiences: Revenue from event tickets, sponsorships, and branded experiences including seminars, conferences, virtual events, and expos.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Entrepreneur is a multimedia media company that publishes business-focused editorial content and resources for entrepreneurs. Its core offering is a daily digital publication (Entrepreneur.com) supplemented by a print/digital magazine, original video and podcast programming, email newsletters, the Franchise 500 rankings, books, events, branded content production, and an online store.

Product overview

Entrepreneur is a multimedia media company offering a unified platform of content and services for entrepreneurs. The core product is Entrepreneur.com, a daily digital publication delivering articles, guides, and resources. This is complemented by Entrepreneur Magazine (print/digital), Entrepreneur TV (video network with original shows), and Entrepreneur Podcasts (audio content). Additional offerings include the Franchise 500 Rankings directory, Entrepreneur Events (conferences and seminars), Entrepreneur Books publishing, and the Entrepreneur Leadership Network membership. A partnership with doola provides LLC formation services. The platform also features Entrepreneur Partner Studio for branded content and the Entrepreneur Store for technology products and courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entrepreneur Partner Studio: Native content production studio creating branded content for business decision-makers.
• Entrepreneur TV
• Entrepreneur Books
• Entrepreneur Press
• Entrepreneur Leadership Network

Products and services

• Entrepreneur.com Main digital platform serving as a daily source of articles, guides, and resources across topics including starting, running, and growing a business.
• Entrepreneur Magazine Six annual issues offering print and digital readers curated coverage of ideas and developments impacting business achievement.
• Entrepreneur TV Video network featuring original shows such as Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, Restaurant Influencers, Problem Solvers, and How Success Happens, available 24/7 across multiple streaming platforms.
• Entrepreneur Podcasts Audio content series including Problem Solvers, Restaurant Influencers, and How Success Happens, featuring business leaders sharing insights and success stories.
• Entrepreneur Newsletters Email newsletters including a free daily newsletter delivered Monday-Saturday with business news, inspiring stories, and exclusive reporting, plus topic-specific newsletters for different audience segments.
• Franchise 500 Rankings Annual ranking of top franchise opportunities, helping entrepreneurs find and evaluate franchise investments with filters for budget and growth metrics.
• Entrepreneur Partner Studio Native content production service that creates branded content for partners, engaging business decision-makers through digital, video, print, and social platforms.
• Start Your LLC (doola Partnership) LLC formation service offered in partnership with doola, providing business registration, EIN acquisition, registered agent services, and compliance support for entrepreneurs.
• Entrepreneur Events Events ranging from intensive seminars to virtual fireside chats, expos, and conferences for entrepreneurs.
• Entrepreneur Books Book publishing division specializing in titles helping leaders advance business plans and hone entrepreneurial skills.
• Entrepreneur Leadership Network Network offering resources and connection opportunities for entrepreneurs and business leaders, including VIP membership.
• Entrepreneur Store Online store offering deals on technology products, software, and courses relevant to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• doolacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEntrepreneur has partnered with doola, an all-in-one back-office solution for entrepreneurs, to provide LLC formation, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and related business services to Entrepreneur's audience. The partnership allows Entrepreneur to offer business formation services while doola gains access to Entrepreneur's entrepreneur audience. Three service tiers are offered: Starter ($297/year), Tax & Compliance ($1,999/year), and Business-in-a-Box ($2,999/year).
• Sapphire Reserve for BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSapphire Reserve for Business sponsors Entrepreneur's Transform Your Business with Agentic AI content initiative, featuring sponsored content and brand integration within Entrepreneur's AI-focused editorial coverage.
• Comcast BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComcast Business sponsors the Securing Your Success video series highlighting small business success stories and the importance of connectivity within entrepreneurship.
• SalviminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSalvi sponsors The CEO Series, an original content series produced by Salvi that profiles business leaders and their respective companies with a humanizing look into executives' personal stories and business insights.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inc. (Mansueto Ventures): Inc. is the closest direct peer, serving entrepreneurs and small business owners through Inc.com, the Inc. 500/5000 rankings, Inc. Magazine, and similar events. Like Entrepreneur, Inc. monetizes via advertising, subscriptions, ranked franchise/company data products, and an SMB-focused audience.

Broad incumbents

• Forbes: Forbes covers entrepreneurs, small business, and broader business/wealth topics through Forbes.com, magazine, newsletters, and events (including Forbes 30 Under 30). It overlaps Entrepreneur on entrepreneur-audience content and branded-content/Partner Studio-style monetization, but operates at a much larger scale.
• Business Insider: Business Insider covers startups, founders, and small business as part of a broad business and tech news platform. It competes for the same entrepreneur reader audience and advertising dollars, and produces recurring founder/startup rankings and newsletters similar to Entrepreneur's franchise coverage.
• Fast Company: Fast Company targets entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders across web, magazine, newsletters, and events. It directly overlaps Entrepreneur in covering startup strategy, leadership, and scaling — and competes for both reader attention and brand sponsorship budgets.
• CNBC (Small Business / Make It): CNBC's Make It vertical and small-business coverage serve entrepreneurs and side hustlers with how-to content, video, and newsletters. While CNBC is a much broader financial news outlet, its entrepreneur-focused programming competes directly with Entrepreneur for audience attention and advertising.
• LinkedIn News / LinkedIn Newsletters: LinkedIn distributes massive volumes of entrepreneur and SMB content via LinkedIn News, editorial newsletters, and creator content. It competes with Entrepreneur for both the entrepreneur reader's time and as a channel through which entrepreneur-targeted advertising is bought.

Emerging players

• Foundr Magazine: Foundr is a digital-first entrepreneur media brand producing magazine content, podcasts, courses, and online education for early-stage founders. It is highly comparable to Entrepreneur on audience and monetization model (subscription content + education), but at a smaller, more niche scale.
• AllBusiness.com: AllBusiness.com is an SMB-focused media site providing how-to content on starting, running, and growing a business. It targets the same entrepreneur/SMB audience as Entrepreneur and competes for related affiliate and advertising revenue, though with a narrower content footprint.
• Starter Story: Starter Story is a digital-first media brand focused on case studies and interviews with successful entrepreneurs and small business owners. It targets the same aspiring and early-stage entrepreneur segment as Entrepreneur and monetizes via sponsorships and affiliate partnerships.
• Franchise Business Review: Franchise Business Review produces franchise satisfaction rankings, research, and content for prospective franchisees. It directly competes with Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 franchise-discovery directory as a data/research-driven resource for the same franchise buyer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/entrepreneur
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EntrepreneurOnline
• Facebookfacebook.com/entrepreneur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-entrepreneur-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/entrepreneur
• TikToktiktok.com/@entrepreneur

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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