Technical fundamentals and an entrepreneurial mindset — this is what Boeing looks for when hiring new graduates. At least that’s according to Boeing CTO John Tracy, who gave a keynote presentation at… Read More
Pete Carroll was looking for answers. It was 1999, and he had just been fired as the head coach of the New England Patriots after two-straight mediocre seasons. That followed… Read More
Ask the right questions, know your perspective, don’t obsess over fancy job perks, and have a plan but keep an open mind. Those were a few tips offered up by a panel of… Read More
In October 2010, my friend and I recognized the problem of severe traffic jams in Beijing. We chatted for three hours and decided to do something about it. Twenty five… Read More
While many entrepreneurs want nothing more than a rapid “yes” from investors they approach for funding, getting a quick “no” is often the next best response. It may sound counterintuitive.… Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Entrepreneurs aren’t hardwired to think about failure. “Stay positive.” “Think different.” “Out work the competition.” Those are the mantras of startup success. But failure is unavoidable, even… Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Think you’re having a tough week at your startup? Consider the plight of John Lowe, the CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream. The ice cream store, with… Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As a startup veteran, Tanisha Robinson likes to meet aspiring entrepreneurs over coffee or drinks. Her advice is almost always the same: Don’t do it. While there’s… Read More
What is the technical definition of a startup? It’s a fair question. The problem is: There’s no solid answer. Behemoths like Uber with multi-billion dollar valuations and large public companies… Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sean Lane served five tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq before joining the entrepreneurial ranks. So, the former former Air Force Intelligence Officer knows a few things… Read More
There is never a good time to have a child. And there’s never a good time to start a startup. We hold these truths to be generally self-evident. But to… Read More
I have an MBA. I’ve worked for over 12 years at Fortune 500 companies. I’m supposed to tell you that a business plan is the first step in your journey… Read More
Editor’s note: Following news of Lifestyle Lift (a national chain of cosmetic surgery centers known primarily for aggressively advertising a cosmetic surgery procedure) shuttering its operations, RealSelf Founder and CEO… Read More
Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms provide a tremendous opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators. $529 million was pledged to Kickstarter projects in 2014—that’s more than $1,000 a minute. That said, running… Read More
DALLAS — They say knowledge is power, and that couldn’t be more true for entrepreneurs looking to raise their first significant financing round. Lee Blaylock, a former Oracle exec and… Read More
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For some early-stage startups, landing investment is crucial for growth and scale. But before you meet with a potential investor, there are several things to keep in mind that… Read More
TEMPE, Ariz. — No matter your profession, it doesn’t hurt to know how to sell. Whether you’re trying to convince someone to buy a product, or simply agree with your viewpoint on… Read More
TEMPE, Ariz. — At the core of every successful startup is a great product. But actually coming up with a solid idea, building something that people in a specific target market will pay… Read More
No one starts a company expecting it to fail. Sure, we say we know the odds, the stars need to align, etc. But deep down, we all believe we’ll be… Read More
Startup companies are the big underdogs in business. When compared to their cash-rich competitors, startups have less time, less flexibility and less professional support available to them to overcome mistakes… Read More
When I was in 4th grade, I thought Luke Skywalker was a whiney little goody two-shoes. But Han Solo? Man, now that cat was cool! Han Solo was my favorite Star Wars… Read More
The planned sale of Concur to SAP for $8.3 billion is a blockbuster by any calculation. But the deal, which is expected to close around Dec. 4, didn’t grab the… Read More
Cheezburger CEO Ben Huh, the guy who helped popularize cat photos on the Internet, is sharing some of the missteps he made over the past few years following a huge… Read More
Editor’s note: This post is an excerpt from the book Making Things Special: Tech Leadership from the Trenches A note: We recognize that many of the people reading this book… Read More
While corporate jobs have a guaranteed salary and sense of stability, they often lack the appetite for innovation and fast-paced environment that drives startups. So to decide if a startup… Read More
If you’re looking for entrepreneurial inspiration, or are just curious to know how some of the nation’s most successful startups came up with their money-making ideas, the video below is pretty… Read More
It’s a vexing dilemma for any parent. You just paid big money to send your kid through college, and now they are weighing their first serious career choice. Big company… Read More
Rob Glaser loves technology startups, but the RealNetworks founder also loves baseball. A small percentage owner in the Seattle Mariners, Glaser’s Twitter stream is usually packed full of baseball minutiae.… Read More
You’ve heard the stereotypes: Millennials are entitled, narcissistic, and lazy. They are the Instagram junkie, selfie-taking, “Me! Me! Me!” generation, as Time Magazine put it. Yet while Boomers and Generation… Read More
[Editor’s Note: Guest commentator David Lifson of General Assembly is one of the speakers at the upcoming HIVE technology design conference, June 20 and 21 in Seattle, presented by AIGA Seattle, the professional… Read More