How Fasting is Similar to the Entrepreneurial Journey
Last week, I did the Master Cleanse, a six-day fasting program in which I consumed a solution of lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. I do the Master...
Read moreLast week, I did the Master Cleanse, a six-day fasting program in which I consumed a solution of lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. I do the Master...
Read moreTaking a website costing $1000 and getting 50,000 active members in the first five months makes you sit up and take notice! Jason Raznick, the founder and CEO of...
Read moreIt’s that time of year to make your New Years resolution and to begin implementing them quickly. If your New Years resolution includes becoming a better entrepreneur check out...
Read moreWelcome to our new series, Mentor Mondays, where we will feature expert advice and guidance for startups from Techstars mentors. Today we welcome Chicago mentor, Gregg Latterman. Gregg is a...
Read moreYou can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You...
Read moreThe business world is high stress and high demand for anyone who wants to succeed. If you’re a business leader, you’ll need every little edge you can get. The...
Read moreWhen Should A Startup Consult With An Accountant? The answer: as early as possible! Look upon your accountant as a valued member of your team, one that can offer...
Read moreEOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, is a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. Implementing...
Read moreMom and pop crowdfunding for startups is about to become a reality. That’s good news, but it also comes with a lot of red flags. On Friday, the Securities...
Read moreAt his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks —...
Read moreCareer analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we...
Read moreAs a writer at The Idea Village in New Orleans, I’ve interviewed dozens of entrepreneurs, ranging from new founders of fledgling companies to seasoned leaders who have launched several...
Read moreWhen we first start our companies, many of us get a dose of what I like to call “startup euphoria.” We recruit everybody we can and after we raise...
Read moreSmall businesses play a vital role in fueling the economy, making critical contributions that help to keep our country alive. They’re crucial for job creation, responsible for two out...
Read moreFirst, Keith Barry shows us how our brains can fool our bodies — in a trick that works via podcast too. Then he involves the audience in some jaw-dropping...
Read moreAs an entrepreneur, you are most likely looking to change an industry — either by improving its current operations or by introducing a new product, concept, service and so forth. I support...
Read moreIn a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in...
Read moreAs a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, the most common question I get is, “I want to be an entrepreneur — how do I start?” The obvious answer is that you...
Read moreWofford College president Ben Dunlap tells the story of Sandor Teszler, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor who taught him about passionate living and lifelong learning. Click here to watch his...
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