Assertiveness is a desirable quality for a business leader. But assertiveness takes skill. Confidently and respectfully expressing your opinions, needs and boundaries, while also being considerate of others’ rights and feelings, doesn’t come
After Sara Rosberg lost her mother during the COVID-19 pandemic, she decided to turn her pain into purpose. She started Sense-Tex, a yarn-thread technology, which adds sensors to fabric to provide real-time health
As cities around the world evolve into complex ecosystems, the demand for intelligent urban solutions is escalating. Early-stage startups are uniquely positioned to drive innovation in key areas crucial to the development of
For a look at how communities in Appalachia are forging new economic paths forward, we turn to Molly Hemstreet, co-founder of Industrial Commons in North Carolina. Speaking with Brandon Dennison, founder of Coalfield
There often comes a time in business when a sense of overwhelm can start to creep in—whether that’s due to explosive growth or a lack of time and resources. Even with business going
As an entrepreneur, progress in business requires progress in you. Learn more, think more, apply more to your business to make bigger, bolder moves that others haven’t considered. But sometimes there just isn’t
Is a patent only as “good” as your ability to defend it? Many people, including inventors and lawyers, say this. Meaning, if you don’t have deep enough pockets to sue and eventually win
Despite the burgeoning cannabis industry, female founders encounter substantial obstacles in building their businesses. Just 8% of CEOs are women in an industry where they comprise 48% of the consumers. Jenna Goldring, cofounder
The health of startup ecosystems is often measured in terms of the investment they attract. Thus, London’s position as the preeminent hub in Europe is based on the city’s ability to suck in
Mark Cuban says he’s leaving ABC’s long-running series Shark Tank. The question is, who could the network get to replace him? Cuban has been a shark, or investor looking for new opportunities, on
