In this episode of Through Entrepreneurship, we explore how the dream of starting a business in the U.S. is often constrained by the fear of losing access to essential benefits. We'll examine the concept of "job lock," analyze the impact of major policy shifts like the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and look at how other countries have decoupled benefits from employment to create more dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems. The show's core message is that a robust social safety net can be a powerful ...