Why SMART Goal Setting is Crucialby Sha Drena SimonThe “smart” move for any startup that wants to scale rapidly and make full use of the talent and resources at its disposal is to integrate SMART goals into their decision-making processes.Continue
How To Manage Expectations with a Growing Teamby Stefan SwanepoelUnderstand all team members, how they differ, what makes them tick, and what they need to succeed. Continue
Can the Millennial Love of ‘Chat’ be Professional? VentureApp is Betting on Itby Emma McGowanChase Garbarino and his team at VentureApp know that the current options for job seekers online aren't making the cut. Their solution? Professional networking - with a millennial twist.Continue
Where’s the Money? Takeaways From SheWorx100 Summit – NYCby Lisa WangPre-seed. Seed. Series A. Series B. Growth capital. Term sheets. Valuations. Cap Tables. Convertible notes. Market opportunity. Venture Capital. Angel investment. Equity Crowdfunding. Family offices.Continue
What Makes a Great Brand Storyby Megan GrovesAnd why you should stop everything and figure out your story ASAP.Continue
Leapfrogging Venture Capital at Home and Abroad via Impact Investingby Victor Grau SerratWhile neither venture capital or impact investing alone is the panacea to end global poverty—market-based approaches have a big role in alleviating poverty.Continue
Why Is Cybersecurity Important for New Entrepreneurs?by Adam LevyCybersecurity isn’t just something extra you can plan for later. Fortunately, there are relatively simple steps you can take now that won’t interfere with your efforts to build your brand and gain customers.Continue
3 Ways Graduates Can Prepare For the Global Job Marketby Peter MerryWith so much happening in the world today, new entrants to the workforce need additional competencies to meet these demands. The successful graduates of the Class of 2017 will be those that focus on connecting with others and the wider world, helping you to build a career in an increasingly interconnected and complex global job market.Continue
Business Lessons From “The Art of War” by Sun Tzuby Dylan BirdLessons can be learned in the most unexpected places. They are there waiting for you and I to find them, pull them out, and put them to use— even if they're from the 5th century BC. Learn what a 2,400 year old book taught me about business.Continue
Vetting Your Competition Starts Inside Your Companyby Jiffy IuenAt the end of the day, your biggest enemy isn’t the one outside — it’s your own unrealized flaws.Continue