Two-pocket thinking is the idea that “what we do” and “what we really care about” differ. But it’s a bad blind spot in how we invest our money. Here's why.
Ross BairdApril 24, 2017
At the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Silicon Valley investors need to keep an eye on those using innovation and tech to meet the needs of billions.
ImpactAlphaJune 24, 2016
What it takes to create, manage and build a successful touring rock band has a lot in common with what it takes to create a successful, mission-driven business.
Jed EmersonApril 20, 2016
Companies often get fined for poor behavior. Now, some will get rewarded for behavior that serves the poor—through Social Impact Incentives.
ImpactAlphaFebruary 17, 2016
With so few comparisons in the African tech market, it's imperative to share data to set a baseline and move the ecosystem along—the future depends on it.
Toni MaravigliaFebruary 12, 2016
A year after launching 5-day Unreasonable Labs around the world, Unreasonable Institute SVP of Global Expansion reflects on lessons learned while scaling.
Banks BenitezFebruary 11, 2016
Entrepreneurs fret over the 30-second “elevator pitch.” However, in 2016, entrepreneurs should focus more on their 140-character, one-line “tweet pitch.”
Michael Luni LibesFebruary 4, 2016
The potential for miscommunication between entrepreneurs and investors is massive. As an entrepreneur, here are four questions you need to ask to avoid it.
Jana SvedovaFebruary 3, 2016
This post is about the tradeoff between being inventive and copying a known business model—a lesson often overlooked by entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Michael Luni LibesDecember 22, 2015
As entrepreneurs, we are often expected to hide any doubt or negativity. But feeling grief might be key to ensure we continue to do work that matters.
Corey KohnDecember 11, 2015
By 2050, Mexico will represent the world’s fifth largest economy. But over 50 million people still live in poverty. These entrepreneurs are changing the way Mexico does business.
Jose MedinaDecember 7, 2015
It seems like starting a company has never been easier. And for software startups, that’s probably true. But what if your business is hardware-based?
Ross BairdNovember 9, 2015
Novastar is a venture capital fund manager dedicated to supporting exceptional, innovative entrepreneurs in East Africa. Want to know what they look for?
Steve BeckOctober 15, 2015
Elmira Bayrasli's book explains why the next Steve Jobs is just as likely to come from Lagos, Lahore, Monterrey or Mumbai as from Silicon Valley.
Cayte BoslerSeptember 15, 2015
The purpose of this site is to serve entrepreneurs by unleashing the secrets to entrepreneurial success—read our 15 most essential published articles here.
Nate BeardAugust 28, 2015