Building Culture By Getting Out Of The Building
Culture isn’t a decree from on high, implemented with the simple swoosh of the CEO’s hand. Instead, it has to be built by and for the entire team it represents.
On The Ground In Ferguson: Is The Movement Working?
What follows is an account of my experience in Ferguson on August 10th, the day following the shootout with Tyrone Harris, Jr., and thoughts on where this movement is heading.
What Happens When Educators Convene To Reimagine Entrepreneurial Studies
Educators from around America gathered this week at the Hawken School Educators Workshop for Entrepreneurial Studies to discuss and share best practices for launching entrepreneurship programs in K-12.
Top Investors Hold ‘Pitch Competition’ for Women Only
The goal? To help female founders connect with leading venture capitalists in Boston. Here’s what happened.
The Most Exclusive Boys’ Club: America’s Largest Startups
The startups with all-male boards include some of the most celebrated brands, such as Uber, Snapchat, Tinder and Airbnb.
Not Your Typical Wednesday: Taking the Stage in Dublin in Front of 5,000 People
5,000 people and a million things to say, all in 30 minutes.
Solutions for the Gender Gap in Venture Capital Must Come from Within
Erica Swallow, who rocked the VC industry earlier this year by writing candidly about “being a female in venture capital,” says it is time for practical solutions to fix the industry’s gender gap.
Martha Coakley: Ambiguous or Contemplative?
My takeaway and first impression from meeting Martha Coakley is that she’s a woman of her word — someone who researches the facts, opinions, and options; chooses a course; and sticks with it. For some, that methodical strategy may seem slow, but for me, it seems wise.
The Perfect Handbag: Adventures in American Manufacturing
This is the story of how far I’d go to carry the same bag for nearly a decade. In short, when my bag failed, I found the original manufacturer to help me fix the situation!
Top 20 Startup Ecosystems in the World
See how the world’s top 20 startup hubs stack up against each other in this infographic based on the 2012 Startup Ecosystem Report.
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