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By Scott Newbert, Romi Kher and Shu Yang on Thu Oct 15 2026

Research identifies three keys to accelerator success: applying at the right time, navigating selection biases, and securing funding after graduation. In his 2015 EIX article, “ Should I Read more

Working closely with women entrepreneurs increased entrepreneurial confidence in female college students —and made them more likely to begin their careers at young firms. EDITOR'S NOTE: This Read more

Social entrepreneurs care more about mission continuity than cashing out. This research-backed framework helps founders prepare successors, reduce founder dependence, and sustain impact. As Sarah sat Read more

By Paul Sanchez on Wed May 27 2026

When political leaders attack public institutions, entrepreneurs may become less willing to formally register their businesses—and more likely to operate informally. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read more

The core issue isn’t drive or talent. It’s a recurring set of constraints—access, legitimacy, scaling friction, and fatigue—that repeatedly narrows the funnel for Black founders. EDITOR'S Read more

By Jonathan Preedom, Shannon Younger and Chad Navis on Thu Dec 18 2025

Research shows how to tailor your narrative for nascent, emergent, and mature markets—so investors and customers instantly “get it” and act. Founders face a constant challenge: they need Read more

By Leif Brändle, Kristie Neff and Eric Zhao on Mon Sep 08 2025

Growing up privileged does make things easier, but entrepreneurs from less privileged backgrounds develop strengths that serve them well as business owners. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced Read more

By Judy Rady, David Townsend, Richard Hunt and Joseph Simpson on Tue Sep 02 2025

What sounds delusional from one company might sound visionary from another. A study of AI startups showed that context is everything. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with the Read more

Beliefs about success, responsibility, and value creation are not formed in isolation—they are echoes of the time and place in which business owners grew up. Entrepreneurs don’t just wake up one Read more

Beliefs about success, responsibility, and value creation reflect the time and place in which business owners grew up. Religion and strong family ties magnified the impact. Family business leaders Read more