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How 'Imposter Syndrome' Can Hold Women Entrepreneurs Back

Women entrepreneurs may discount their own success and doubt their abilities. Research shows how imposter fears can limit confidence and business growth. The number of businesses run by women Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Kimberly Eddleston , Jamie Ladge and Keimei Sugiyama

Why Entrepreneurship Research Needs to Catch Up With Entrepreneurs

Startup practices have evolved faster than some academic theories. Researchers can learn by examining how today’s entrepreneurs actually build and fund companies. Consider that only as far back as Read More...

Category: Practice Insight

Authors: Gary Dushnitsky and Sharon Matusik

6 Battlefield Lessons That Can Make Startups Faster and Smarter

Lessons from military combat can help startups spot threats, shorten decision cycles, build better MVPs and use scarce resources more effectively. EDITOR’S NOTE: Pete Newell is a nationally Read More...

Category: Practice Insight

Author: Peter Newell

Remembering Clayton Christensen and His Impact on Innovation

Clayton Christensen popularized disruptive innovation and reshaped management thinking. Josh Gans reflects on the man, his work and his legacy. Clay Christensen, the Harvard Business School educator Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Daniel Forbes

Five Ways to Reduce the Risks of Starting a Business in Retirement

Retirees can lower startup risk by limiting capital, controlling costs, protecting retirement savings, planning for taxes and creating an exit strategy. This article is part of America’s Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Jessica Thiefels

What Startups Should Post on Social Media to Grow Their Audience

Posts that build credibility, highlight achievements, offer promotions and ask for opinions can help young firms attract and engage more followers. By Sofia Bapna, Mary J. Benner and Liangfei Qiu Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Sofia Bapna

Why Entrepreneurship Research Focuses Too Much on Unicorns

Billion-dollar startups are rare, yet they dominate entrepreneurship research. Scholars may learn more by studying ordinary startups and how founders actually build them. Alongside the business Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Howard E. Aldrich and Martin Ruef

Starting a Business in Retirement? Begin While You’re Still Working

Testing a business before retirement can help you gauge demand, learn the time commitment and reduce the risk of putting retirement savings on the line. This article is part of America’s Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Leslie Hunter-Gadsden

Why VC Reputation Matters for Startup Hiring and Fundraising

Venture capital affiliations can shape how outsiders view a startup. Employees and investors, however, interpret VC reputation in different ways. New firms must attract two kinds of resources: talent Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Daniel Forbes

How Co-Working Spaces Can Better Serve Midlife Entrepreneurs

H Street Greenhouse offers older entrepreneurs a quieter, more supportive alternative to traditional co-working spaces, with mentoring and business education included. This article is part of Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Kerry Hannon