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About Elaine Pofeldt

Elaine Pofeldt is a seasoned independent journalist, business author, and keynote speaker who specializes in entrepreneurship, solopreneurship, and career development. She is the acclaimed author of two powerful books for...

…entrepreneurs:

  • “The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business” (Random House) – A groundbreaking guide to how solo entrepreneurs are scaling to $1 million in revenue before hiring employees.
  • “Tiny Business, Big Money” (W.W. Norton & Co.) – Released February 15, 2022, this book dives into the world of small-scale entrepreneurs building high-revenue businesses with lean teams.

Elaine’s insights have been featured in major outlets including FORTUNE, CNBC, Money, Inc., Forbes, Crain’s New York Business, and the Economist Intelligence Unit. As a former senior editor at Fortune Small Business, she earned two National Magazine Award nominations for her compelling feature stories.

Content Creation & Editorial Services

Through Elaine Pofeldt, LLC, she offers strategic content services for business leaders and entrepreneurs:

  • Blogging & ghostwriting
  • White papers & reports
  • Custom content & eBooks
  • Academic and proposal editing

Elaine also consults on SEO content strategy and online presence, drawing on her success scaling Fortune Small Business Online from a startup site to over 5 million monthly page views.

Speaker & Competition Judge

Elaine is a sought-after moderator and speaker at entrepreneurship events. She:

  • Founded and led Fortune Small Business’s National Business Plan Competition
  • Served as a judge for Crain’s Perfect Pitch (Columbia Business School) and Rutgers University’s Business Plan Competition
  • Moderated panels for New York Entrepreneurship Week and Crain’s Top Entrepreneurs and Best Places to Work

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