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By Daniel Forbes and Eric Schneider on Tue Feb 28 2017

Minnetonka created a district-wide system that helped teachers and staff propose, test and develop ideas that improved learning and school programs. The United States’ system of K-12 public Read more

By Richard Schulze and Kimberly Eddleston on Wed Jan 25 2017

Best Buy improves customer loyalty by hiring well, training employees, expanding service, rewarding ideas and encouraging experimentation. Most businesses say that they put the customer first. Yet Read more

By Donna De Carolis on Mon Jan 23 2017

HipCityVeg founder Nicole Marquis explains how veganism, personal well-being and a larger sense of purpose shape the way she leads and grows her business. Nicole Marquis, founder of Philadelphia's Read more

By Donna De Carolis on Fri Jan 20 2017
Interviewee: Emily Bittenbender

Emily Bittenbender shares how resilience, collaboration and a strong workplace culture helped her succeed as a construction entrepreneur. The construction industry remains stubbornly a male-dominated Read more

By James C Wetherbe on Wed Jan 18 2017

Even generous gifts can be eroded by administrative fees, cost overruns or changing university priorities. Entrepreneurs should approach philanthropy like an investment. A successful entrepreneur and Read more

By Ken Harrington, Dave Feldman and Nicholas Vitalari on Mon Oct 31 2016

Mission-driven companies must protect both impact and financial health. This discussion explores how authenticity can help entrepreneurs balance purpose with profit. Can a socially conscious company Read more

By Howard E. Aldrich on Fri Sep 16 2016

Students use coins and simple betting rules to see how social structures can create winners and losers even when everyone starts with equal resources and ability. EDITOR'S NOTE: Click here to play an Read more

By Michael Glauser and Dan Holland on Wed Jul 27 2016

Research based on hundreds of founder histories shows that thriving entrepreneurs prepare deeply, build strong teams, stay resourceful and serve customers exceptionally well. This paper is based on a Read more

By Dave Feldman on Mon Jun 06 2016

Scott Nash explains how he evaluates risk, manages growth and balances entrepreneurial passion with the discipline needed to run a larger company. EIX's Dave Feldman talks with the founder and CEO of Read more

By Dave Feldman on Tue May 10 2016

Marnie Abramson explains how she turned energy efficiency and sustainability into a growing business while helping companies cut costs and environmental impact. When Marnie Abramson started her own Read more