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How the Fredo Effect Can Damage a Family Business

The Fredo Effect occurs when an unqualified or disruptive relative keeps a job because of family ties, hurting coworkers, relationships and business performance. The Corleones of "Godfather" fame are Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

How Cuba Turned Scarcity Into Healthcare Innovation

Limited access to capital pushed Cuba to rely on medical expertise, new care models and pharmaceutical research to build capabilities over time. Read More...

Category: Theory and Research

Author: Eapen Chacko

Why Science Parks Matter for Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries

Science parks can certify promising ventures, build missing business capabilities and help governments decide which entrepreneurs deserve support. Unlike the US, most developing countries lack the Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Charles Eesley

This badge is awarded for articles reaching 250000 views. What New Entrepreneurs Can Do to Improve Their Chances of Survival

A six-year study found that what founders do after launch may matter more than what they start with, especially routines, commitment and additional investment. More than five decades ago, celebrated Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Howard E. Aldrich

Improved Bike Helmet Takes Top Prize at e-Fest

Teams of student entrepreneurs gathered at the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship in Minneapolis April 6-8, 2017 for e-Fest, which gave them the chance to compete for more than $250,000 in prizes for Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: James Beal

How to Build an Entrepreneurship Curriculum That Develops Lifelong Skills

Washington University shows how courses, experiences and co-curricular programs can build entrepreneurial skills across disciplines and degree levels. How can schools create an environment that Read More...

Category: Education and Teaching

Author: Ken Harrington

Why Early Adopters Can Reveal New Market Opportunities

People using early versions of products and technologies can provide valuable evidence about features, demand and potential commercial markets. Seed stage entrepreneurs must grapple with how they Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Jon Eckhardt

How Entrepreneurship Researchers Can Blaze New Trails

Researchers can advance the field by approaching research entrepreneurially and exploring emerging questions about opportunity, failure, family, health and more. The community of entrepreneurship Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Holger Patzelt

What Startup CEOs Need to Know About Managing a Board

A strong board can be a major asset when CEOs prepare well, communicate openly and use directors for advice between formal meetings. Arguably, no CEO anywhere doesn’t occasionally wish that he or Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Kathleen Allen

How Entrepreneurship Professors Can Inspire Future Entrepreneurs

Heidi Neck explains why entrepreneurship educators should understand why they teach, build on proven methods and keep experimenting to inspire students. Babson Professor Heidi Neck, the 2016 Schulze Read More...

Category: Education and Teaching

Author: Heidi Neck