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By Yasuhiro (Yasu) Yamakawa and Brett Smith on Mon Oct 31 2016

Entrepreneurs can develop empathy by observing people directly, setting aside assumptions and learning from real-world experience before designing solutions. Successful entrepreneurs not only Read more

By Eapen Chacko and Brent Goldfarb on Mon Oct 31 2016

Eapen Chacko and Brent Goldfarb debate whether founders need a formal business plan before raising money and building a new venture. For a new venture, a business plan is an essential part of Read more

By David Deeds on Wed Aug 17 2016

EIX offers free case studies, classroom exercises, articles, videos and teaching modules to help educators bring entrepreneurship to life. Are you looking for high-quality new material to enrich your Read more

By Lou Marino and Reg Tucker on Tue Aug 02 2016

Research suggests that modest subclinical psychopathic traits may help some women reject gender stereotypes and become more willing to start a business. The term “psychopath” conjures up dark Read more

By Linda Hall on Mon Jan 04 2016

MinuteClinic founder Linda Hall shares lessons from 100 investor meetings on timing, valuation, runway, due diligence, pitching and handling rejection. Entrepreneurs are generally far more interested Read more

By Tim Tivis on Tue Dec 29 2015

Before leaving a job to become an entrepreneur, assess your motivation, planning, creativity, decision making and willingness to persist through setbacks. Picture this: You are sitting at your desk Read more

By David Deeds on Wed Dec 09 2015

Entrepreneurs differ widely in background and personality, but successful founders tend to communicate well, make decisions quickly and stay intensely focused. Recently I was reflecting back on Read more

By Christina Luconi on Fri Oct 23 2015

Creative entrepreneurs share five traits: courage, curiosity, intuition, expressiveness and a passion for solving problems. Each can be strengthened with practice. From Elon Musk to Richard Branson Read more

By James C Wetherbe on Mon Sep 21 2015

Entrepreneurship rewards adaptability, risk-taking and accountability. This commentary asks whether lifetime job security sends professors and students the opposite message. Successful entrepreneurs Read more

By Phillip Phan on Fri Jun 19 2015

Lifesaving discoveries can fail if reimbursement, adoption and customer needs are considered too late. Market insight should shape biomedical innovation from the start. “ Entrepreneurship starts Read more