Commentary
A Commentary provides thoughtful and insightful opinions or perspectives on events, policies or situations of interest to business owners, startups, educators, investors and policymakers. These should be short, readable, timely, interesting pieces that address current topics of interest, discussion or dispute.
Length: <1,000 words
Reviewed by Senior Editors
Should longevity always be the goal? And if so, what exactly should endure—the operating company, a particular business model, or the family enterprise system itself? In family business, a quarter Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Peter Vogel
New businesses can still win in crowded markets dominated by long-established brands. Here are practical ways to differentiate, take smart risks, and build loyal customers. Building out your own Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Jack Metallinos
MINNEAPOLIS, March 24, 2026 — Student founders from across North America head to Minneapolis for the 10-year anniversary of the national entrepreneurship competition Each spring, e-Fest � , the Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Jennifer Gessner
Many leaders focus on automation, but the bigger payoff may be better judgment: helping them explore options, test ideas, and make stronger calls in uncertain markets. EDITOR’S NOTE: Edosa Odaro is Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Edosa Odaro
The challenge during succession is that not every inherited element deserves to be preserved. But not every piece of the legacy is safe to disrupt, either. One of the most common mistakes in family Read More...
Category: Commentary
Authors: Meghan Lynch and Mat Hughes
Entrepreneurial ambition is still strong, but access to startup capital is not. For many young founders, student debt, high rent, and tighter funding markets make launching a business far harder than Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Johnny Smith
Firm growth can help underdog entrepreneurs build wealth and create jobs—but it also increases stress, isolation, and burnout risk. Learn how ecosystem partners can help them grow without Read More...
Category: Commentary
Authors: James Bort , Marianne Markowitz and Justin Corey
Giving student founders the opportunity to compete for seed funding and learn from experienced entrepreneurs Undergraduate founders often reach a point where an idea starts to feel real. They may Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Jennifer Gessner
A Ukraine-based family business installed a board to provide structure as it scaled globally. Here's how the owners overcame top managers' fears and won their support. Photo: The International Board Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Rostyslav Vovk
These awards recognize exceptional thought leadership, clarity of perspective, and the ability to bridge research and practice. Each year, the Schulze Publication Awards celebrate the authors of the Read More...
Category: Commentary
Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Mat Hughes