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Why Tesla’s Open Source Patent Strategy Reinforces the Importance of Patenting
Elon Musk famously announced in an open letter in June of 2014 that Tesla would “not initiate patent…
Worst Practices: How to Learn From the Mistakes of Others (and Avoid Making Them Yourself)
The following is reprinted with permission from “You’re About to Make a Terrible Mistake” by Olivier Sibony, copyright…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Elon Musk SpaceX Rocket (Episode 67)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the inspirational news of Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch into orbit,…
Financing Made Simple: The Truth About Small Business Financing
How many times have you heard that it’s hard to get funding? It’s a common refrain and every…
This is Why Empathy is an Essential Leadership Trait for Entrepreneurs
The following is excerpted from “Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership” by Michael Ventura. Copyright © 2019…
Find Your Why and Identify Problems Worth Solving by Collecting and Connecting the Dots
The following is excerpted from “Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Earn Your Freedom and Do Work That Matters”…
The Growing Importance of Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs
For Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow Group, personal branding through social media is a big part of a…
What Many Entrepreneurs Wish They Had Known Earlier
I’ve researched and taught innovation strategy for 20 years, and I’ve spent a great deal of time advising…
3 Personal Growth Habits to Integrate Into Your Life
There is a difference between successful people and those who are not. While it’s easy to think that…
How Content Management Helps Your Startup Close Deals and Increase Sales
Startup life isn’t for everyone, but if you like working in a fast-paced environment, getting outside your comfort…
Launching a Product: How Promising Hardware Startups Can Beat the Odds
Once labeled the ugly stepchild of venture capital, hardware startups have historically experienced difficulties securing funding. In 2015,…
3 Ways to Determine a Startup’s Success
One of the hardest parts of a startup is determining if you’ll ever find success. Entrepreneurs dream of…