The policy of funding many projects in the hope that the odd one shines through belongs to an earlier era. We know enough about what works and what doesn’t to be far more targeted.
Ken BanksAugust 18, 2014
The combination of cheap capital and expensive labor has created a powerful economic dynamic driving massive innovation across virtually every industry sector.
Brad FeldAugust 8, 2014
Watch this interview with Saudi Prince, Fahad F Saud, as he ebbs and flows between what Disney got wrong about being a prince, to the personal struggles of entrepreneurship and the power of tech to catalyze revolutions in his roll as Head of U.S. Arab Operations for Facebook.
Unreasonable MediaJuly 19, 2014
He sold a company for $8.5 Billion dollars, he has founded six different silicon valley startups, and today, he is running one of the largest mobile companies in Asia. In this interview we explore failures, family, balance, divorce, multinationals, and the nuances of running tech companies across Asia.
Unreasonable MediaJuly 19, 2014
If we’re serious about breaking down silos, we could start by holding fewer sector-specific events and running more on issues and challenges—and other common themes running through the ‘for good’ sector.
Ken BanksJuly 16, 2014
The Socratic method is not just the act of asking questions but also how you ask questions, what you try to accomplish with them, and how you respond to the answers.
Brad FeldJuly 15, 2014
Social entrepreneurs as guilty as any group of lawyers or engineers in using jargon and shorthand to identify and evaluate each other’s places in the tribe. What is "social innovation" anyway? What’s "impact investing"? Take any of those expressions out of context and it’s clear how unclear they are. They’ve become as clichéd as “thought leader.”
Cheryl HellerJuly 10, 2014
Women are starting companies at a rate 1.5 times higher than the national average, but male-owned businesses receive 23 times more venture capital funding. This isn’t just sexist; it’s bad business. But these days, entrepreneurs have a new financing tool at their disposal: crowdfunding.
Lisa CurtisJuly 8, 2014
There are no trophies for creating the most connections while networking. Stop thinking of it as a sport and remember the value of creating genuine relationships.
Pascal FinetteJuly 7, 2014
If you want a more effective team, you'll need a more effective hiring process—one that evolves to build on successes, correct for failures, and incorporate more diverse skill sets.
Carlos BuenoJuly 2, 2014
Today’s workers see personal and professional development as part of their compensation from the company, regardless of how quickly they decide to leave. You might not like that, but you can’t change it. So your best approach is to plan for it.
Wendy LeaJune 27, 2014
Changing the world should not be all work and no play. The second week of the 2014 Institute has come to a close, and that calls for celebration.
Jane MillerJune 13, 2014
Emails are how we communicate with each other in this day and age. Writing them well can be the difference between successfully building a relationship and not. This post includes example emails for how to get meetings, ask for introductions to investors, say no gracefully, and more!
Teju RavilochanJune 5, 2014
Success can require good answers, but often is the result of asking better questions. If you are too focused on answers, even the "right" answers can lead you down the wrong path. Here's why.
Mark AlbionJune 3, 2014
Part 6 of Mark Albion’s blog series explores the impact our relationship with our father has on how we build our business and our life.
Mark AlbionJune 2, 2014
As a startup, you’re always outnumbered and outgunned. Can you really afford to fight with one hand tied behind your back?
Chris YehMay 29, 2014