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Selena Gomez’s Wondermind Raised $1.2 Million on Founder Reputation. Now Investors Say They Were Misled

A new lawsuit accuses the mental health startup of overstating its leadership, partnerships, and the actress’s involvement. Experts say celebrity founders can draw attention to a business—but should not replace due diligence.

Selena Gomez’s Wondermind Raised $1.2 Million on Founder Reputation. Now Investors Say They Were Misled

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MTN’s long game on small business, A JBA analysis

For the roadside seamstress balancing a ledger she keeps by hand, or the young entrepreneur selling handmade goods with no collateral to show a bank, the promise of growth in Ghana has long collided with a familiar obstacle: the absence of paperwork, capital and connectivity that formal institutions demand.

MTN’s long game on small business, A JBA analysis

For the roadside seamstress balancing a ledger she keeps by hand, or the young entrepreneur selling handmade goods with no collateral to show a bank, the promise of growth in Ghana has long collided with a familiar obstacle: the absence of paperwork, capital and connectivity that formal institutions demand.

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