Browsing Tag
Innovation
190 posts
Why Investing in Minority-Owned Startups is Key to Unlocking Innovation
Despite being a critical force in the future of the U.S. economy, people of color are disproportionately hurt…
Why Startups Fail: A Harvard Business School Professor’s Letter to a First-Time Founder
The following is excerpted from the book “Why Startups Fail” by Tom Eisenmann. Copyright © 2021 by Tom Eisenmann.…
Taking the Pulse: Private 5G
We asked IT decision-makers what would drive them to deploy private 5G. In the process, we discovered that…
The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021
“We always say unapologetically: we’re here to win, we’re here to win big, and our opportunity is big.”…
COVID-19 Exposed the Digital Divide: Here’s How We Can Close it with 5G
The pandemic has recast our view of internet connectivity for all as a critical component to an equitable…
Why Taking a Customer-Centric Approach Significantly Reduces Risks and Increases Your Chance of Success
To build successful businesses, entrepreneurs must fall in love with solving customer problems more than their own ideas.…
Top Ann Arbor Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021
Ann Arbor is perfectly positioned to be one of the best cities for tech jobs. Not just in the…
Top Detroit Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021
It’s a myth that only the top startups and the best startup jobs are in Silicon Valley or…
These 8 Startups are Among the Top in the Midwest (and the U.S.)
Why were there only two Midwest startups on LinkedIn’s list of the top 50 startups on the rise? Cameo,…
The Duo Blueprint: How Ann Arbor’s Duo Security is Changing the Midwest Startup Scene
“Our small city of freaks and geeks, fast learners, and team players has been a crucible for startups,”…
5 Actionable Goals for Your Startup to Set and Achieve in 2021
While the pandemic has created numerous obstacles for entrepreneurs, some of the best and most inventive ideas have…
How AR and AI are Driving Innovation Amid Social Distancing
AR and AI tools are a goldmine for retailers that can gather customer data to improve marketing, product…
Why Recessions Are a Good Time to Start a Side Hustle
The truth is, recessions happen, and they happen often. Since 1900, the U.S. economy has averaged one recession…
The 5 Types of Entrepreneurs You Need on Your Startup’s Team
When you’re just getting started in a new business, what types of people do you need to attract…
Why You Should Start a Business to Solve a Common Problem
Silicon Valley is known for its revolutionary ideas, grandiose statements and ability to challenge the status quo. By…
The Benefits of Starting a Business During a Recession
At the time of writing this, the world is in the midst of a global recession. Induced by…
4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)
We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s…
From Our Founder: Creating Opportunity During Times of Crisis
As entrepreneurs and business owners, we do our best to plan for the future. But no matter how…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: How the COVID-19 Crisis May Create Long-Term Positive Change for Businesses (Episode 143)
As disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic has been to society, the economy and to most businesses, believe it…
Seth Godin Talks Creativity and How to Find Your Passion
In his newest book, “The Practice: Shipping Creative Work,” author and entrepreneur Seth Godin provides the roadmap for…