In a world shaped by efforts to influence us, using methods that are ever-evolving in scope and sophistication, freedom is inconceivable (or meaningless) without some kind of mental judo.
A serial entrepreneur has enabled users to convert their dumb phone to a smart phone—and now he explains why he is providing the source code to this technology, for free.
Billionaire Peter Thiel claims that college education is a bubble and doesn’t provide more value than an insurance policy, but in reality, today’s knowledge-based economy requires mastery of a wide assortment of technical skills, ability to work in groups, and continual learning.
Executive and entrepreneur explains why her Russian degree has been the foundation from which she built her career—plus five simple tips that will get you on the road to your “top.”
Conventional wisdom about education is right, attending a brand-name college can offer a major boost to your entrepreneurial career, but degrees don’t determine your destiny.
The last of a five-part series: If we don’t focus on human capital, we run the risk of the impact investment world excluding a large number of talented professionals.
Accomplishments are important, but fundamental career advantage comes from being able to make decisions about what you want—not from accomplishing things.
Entrepreneur and CEO explains why professional success ultimately has to do with how much you help other people and how to start creating value while in college.
Entrepreneur, writer, and CEO explains how to prepare for a meaningful career while in college—the first step being to reject or accept society's definition of success.
Technologies once thought as science fiction, like Rosie from the Jetsons, have become possible and being aware of the realities and prepared for the opportunities means constantly redefining yourself.
A common belief is that it is only the young who can innovate. But we may be better off motivating and empowering older workers. They are the ones who are best equipped to solve the big problems.
Ustvarjalnik brings entrepreneurs to high school classrooms and engages students with open-ended assignments aimed at solving real-world challenges. (One example: "Go get your picture taken with the mayor.")
The fifth Unreasonable Institute has come and gone. We have since synthesized what we learned and are already sharpening our offerings for our next few programs. Here's a look at what we learned and what we need to improve.