Arielle Grant

Render Free

There are many initial decisions I made as an entrepreneur that I would reconsider now. Yet, mistakes are a part of what it means to get started. I continue to grant my past self grace for her mistakes and take those lessons with me as I move forward in business and in life. As Nelson Mandela once said, “I never lose. I either win or I learn.” Scroll down for more.


Knowing what you know now, is there anything you would have done differently when you were first starting out?



What do you do to separate your business from the competition?

I often actively resist the tendency to fixate on competition. Instead, I hold onto an abundance mindset, cheer on those in similar work and let the inspiration of others' success propel me forward. Scroll down for more.
Healthy connection in the community is deeply important to me. Healthy connection in community can foster a clear sense of self and ultimately bring about restoration and healing. Success is the simple moment of connection. Render Free is the conduit for these meaningful connections. Scroll down for more.



How do you define success, and how long did it take you to find it?



How do you raise funding?


I am not certain that there is one definition of a good entrepreneur. However, characteristics that I posses that have proven important in my entrepreneurial journey are passion, creativity, commitment and integrity.


What are the characteristics of a good entrepreneur?