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What Happens When a Kickstarter Project Fails to Deliver Rewards

A successful crowdfunding campaign can still end badly. This case shows how missed rewards, poor communication and unclear use of funds can destroy backer trust. Introduction In October of 2014, Read More...

Category: Case Studies

Authors: Eden Blair and Tanya Marcum

How Steve Jobs Helped Expand Entrepreneurial Learning Around the World

Books, blogs, communities and entrepreneurship programs now spread startup knowledge widely. Steve Jobs helped accelerate the technologies and culture behind that shift. Steve Jobs died in October Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Daniel Forbes

How Entrepreneurs Can Help Solve the Worlds Biggest Problems

Entrepreneurs can apply creativity, urgency and execution to challenges such as poverty, hunger, disease and clean water while building organizations that create lasting impact. Entrepreneurs are not Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Tina Cornely

How Entrepreneurs Can Use Data Analytics to Find Better Business Opportunities

Data analytics can help entrepreneurs spot promising markets, test demand, identify unmet needs and rule out ideas that are too crowded or impractical. Just as space programs must carefully think out Read More...

Category: Theory and Research

Authors: James C Wetherbe and Zhu (Drew) Zhang

Makers, Hackers and Crowdfunding Are Transforming Entrepreneurship

New tools, shared maker spaces and crowdfunding platforms are making it easier for entrepreneurs to develop products, test ideas, raise money and bring innovations to market. Not too long ago, Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Howard E. Aldrich

Why Women Are Less Likely to Lead Mixed-Gender Startup Teams

A study of 362 startup teams found that men were more likely to take charge, especially when women founded businesses with their husbands. Women who start new businesses with men have limited Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Howard E. Aldrich

EIX: Reducing Cycle Time in Thought Leadership

Time and money are two crucial resources, but they are significantly different. Money not used today can be saved and used later if we so choose. Time, on the other hand, marches on and gets used up Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: James C Wetherbe