
Words from our leaders
Robert Morcos: U.S. Healthcare Systems Should Adopt Rapid Innovation Hubs
The creation of innovation hubs in healthcare to rapidly prototype emerging tech in areas like wearables and telemedicine can not only save healthcare systems billions of dollars, but improve outcomes for all involved.
Yvette Wu: Why we need to end ‘mom guilt’ once and for all
Whether you’re a CEO, an employee, or a stay-at-home parent, it’s easy to get caught up in the narrative that finding our own balance negatively impacts our children and our careers.
Yvette Wu: Raising Funding in a Downturn Isn't Impossible — I Did It (and You Can, Too).
Raising money during a downturn isn't always advisable — investors can be more discerning and terms less favorable. As I close my pre-seed round amidst mass layoffs and a looming recession, I've learned a few lessons anyone could learn from.
Robert Morcos: America’s $52 billion bet on the chips race can’t succeed without small-business innovation
The CHIPS Act earmarks $52 billion to support the U.S. semiconductor industry.
Robert Morcos: Here's How to Build a Successful Tech Startup Without Taking a Dime
As investors lower valuations and tighten purse strings in a down economy, here are a few lessons I've learned in building and scaling a successful tech business without outside capital.
Angela Willard: Why ESG Companies Are Better Equipped to Weather an Economic Storm
During an economic downturn, leaders may be tempted to scale back on ESG efforts, but the temporary savings could hinder a company's long-term success.
Ben Aston: Why staff ‘workcations’ should be in every leader’s 2023 budget
With so many companies now functioning with remote and hybrid staff, this tech founder lays out how corporate retreats can help build cohesive teams.
Ali Adab: The NFT Bubble Has Burst, but the Value For Creators Is Just Heating Up
The start of the NFT craze was primarily driven by the novel discovery that digital assets could be scarce.
Jillian Harris: 3 Lessons in Running a Heart-led Venture From a Former Bachelorette
Following your heart isn't taught in business school — but here's why it's the best advice for entrepreneurs navigating an economic downturn.
Dejan Pralica: Why Verifying User Identities Is a Good Thing For Your Customers and Your Business
Online marketplaces are starting to authenticate users, and it's a key component to creating a safer environment for digital communities to thrive.
Dejan Pralica: How Big-Name Sneaker Brands Are Racing Into the Metaverse
Web3 is opening up new opportunities for industries to better serve their customers, (specifically companies that specialize in kicks).
Dejan Pralica: 3 Ways to Build Effective Relationships in a Hybrid Workplace
Fostering community is key to creating a healthy work culture in the modern office.
Dejan Pralica: This Is the Next Big Wave in the Sneaker Industry — and It Isn't Resale
As the global sneaker resale market has catapulted into a $6 billion industry, investors have lined up to fund businesses commoditizing sneakers, but there's a flaw in the model: It works against the very consumers the industry was built to serve.
Mitchell Demeter: Three Workplace Boundaries I'm Setting for Our Second Pandemic Winter
While we can't avoid the uncertainty of what is to come, we can get more intentional about the boundaries we set both in and outside of work.
Mitchell Demeter: Why I Stopped Playing Out of My Comfort Zone at Work
With our work and personal lives blending together, it’s more important than ever to distinguish when our efforts enhance our natural interest and capabilities and when they are simply better suited for someone else.
Mitchell Demeter: What Bitcoin Can Teach us About Decentralized Leadership
Decentralized leadership has evolved to include leaderless entities owned by shareholders and led through democratic processes written into code and regulated through smart contracts.
Mitchell Demeter: 3 Tips From an Early Bitcoin Investor on Winning the Long Game
With so many distractions in our investor world, it's easy to lose sight of long-term goals. Here are methods I've learned to help keep focused.
Mitchell Demeter: DeFi-ing the odds: Why DeFi could rebuild trust in financial services
To function effectively, society has long depended on people having faith in their institutions. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and wide-ranging failures of leadership, that faith has been tested like never before.
Mitchell Demeter: 3 Ways to Stay Motivated Through an Unpredictable Year
As we surpass the year mark of a global crisis, zoom fatigue and WFH burnout are stronger than ever. Here are three tips for helping your team stay motivated regardless of what the rest of 2021 brings.
Mitchell Demeter: The secret struggles of introverts in a remote workforce
You may think your introverted colleagues are in work-from-home heaven. They’re not. Here are 3 struggles they may be facing and how to support them.