Tag: Entrepreneurship

Frank Knight’s work, though written over a century ago, provides insights for navigating the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Read more

To attract investment, be realistic about the risks, but present a compelling vision that excites potential supporters. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Strategic Read more

Like profit sharing, it aligns company objectives and employee interests, but with more frequent rewards and a focus on operational improvements rather than company profits. Aligning employee Read more

John Eckhardt was a sought-after freelance tech consultant. To grow, he had to step back from what came naturally and hire and manage others. Since John Eckhardt was nine years old, programming has Read more

“Entrepreneurial entropy” is the natural result of pursuing innovation and opportunities. It can be deadly for struggling ventures that bet the house. Like uncombed hair and unweeded gardens, Read more

This new EIX series features people who left behind jobs with a guaranteed salary and made the leap to being business owners. Many entrepreneurs don’t start out that way: they may spend years Read more

Family-friendly policies encouraged women to think about what they really wanted for their careers. Work/life balance was not a factor. In Sweden, a growing number of mothers are starting a new Read more

EDITOR’S NOTE: Will Harvey is a Professor of Leadership at Melbourne Business School and is currently the Director of the school's Social Purpose Centre . He is also an International Research Read more

An entrepreneur has many challenges; new problems to solve, new solutions to develop, new organizations to build, new customers to satisfy, along with many more. Successful entrepreneurship does not Read more

Peter Thomas is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and run eight tech startups, including a wildly successful venture called Averetek, which he sold five years ago. His latest venture is running Read more