By Gary Sojka The advent of precision medicine is the direct result of the ability to sequence the human genome and identify significant alterations is specific genes. We are beginning to see physicians look at some of their patients as unique individuals rather than members of a class—for example, “all white males over the age of […]

By Erin Jablonski “Keep calm and carry on.” This simple but effective phrase originally debuted in 1939 as a motivational poster produced by the British government to raise public morale during the advent of WWII. The poster has since exploded in popularity over the last several years, as people have found comfort in the quintessentially […]

By Evan Cartwright Based on the positive response we received from our last pop culture-themed blog post, we thought we’d take a page out of Hollywood’s book and create a sequel. And what better way to continue the entertainment theme than with movies! Here are our top 6 favorite entrepreneur films (and what we can […]

  By Evan Cartwright When someone asks you to think of the best entrepreneur-focused TV shows, programs like “Shark Tank” or “The Apprentice” immediately come to mind, based on their specific business-minded premises. However, entrepreneurial traits can be found in the unlikeliest of places, especially in programs that exist completely outside of a business setting. […]

  By Brandon Vogel Besides the core team members that are involved with the start-up, one of the most important elements affecting the initial success or failure of a business is, as the saying goes, “location, location, location.” While modern entrepreneurial endeavors are less restricted by geography with the advent of technology and the expanding […]

By Brandon Vogel When you hear the term “cyber-attack,” the mental image that most readily comes to mind is a big corporation having to conduct damage control after a security breach exposes millions of its customers’ personal information. However, although these are the most visible cases of cyber-attacks, data breaches affect companies of all sizes, […]

By Erin Jablonski In the hyper-competitive business world, standing out from the crowd can be one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face. Additionally, despite the unique opportunities afforded by the entrepreneurial lifestyle, sexism still persists in the industry, and female entrepreneurs face a distinct set of challenges compared to their male counterparts. Although women launch […]

By Brandon Vogel Dubbed “the wizard of Menlo Park,” Thomas Edison is recognized as a prolific inventor; boasting 1,093 U.S. Patents and 2,332 patents worldwide, Edison’s numerous innovations including the motion picture industry, the long-lasting electric light bulb, and the X-ray machine, revolutionized our daily lives. However, even more than his devices, Edison’s greatest contribution […]

By Gary Sojka The world population will grow by an estimated two to three billion people by the year 2050. The vast majority of those people will be city dwellers. One of the most attractive models being proposed to deal with the problems that will ensue from such an increase is urban agriculture. Local food […]

  By Cliff Melberger Entrepreneurial success requires mastering a variety of skills to ensure your business remains both profitable and socially relevant. While a multitude of industry-specific resources exist to equip you with the tools to help you reach your goals (books, lectures, classes, etc.), sometimes it pays to seek out alternatives. Matei Gavril, President […]

By Tyler Flynn Becoming an effective entrepreneur extends beyond possessing a keen business acumen or understanding entrepreneurial concepts; success is also determined by positive habits. And the most effective way to develop these “rich habits” is to learn from those who have already achieved success. Thomas Corley, the author of “Rich Habits: The Daily Success […]

By Tim Sweeney In a recent article in INC. Magazine, John Westenburg gives five good reasons why starting a small business may be more likely to succeed and be more satisfying than attempting to do a “from scratch” start-up in pursuit of the thrill and prestige of being able to call one’s self a “founder.” […]

By Tyler Flynn To many, the prospect of starting your own business is a daunting and risky proposition only undertaken by those with specific educational background or experience. However, the threshold for starting small businesses isn’t as exclusive as one might think. According to the US. Small Business Administration (SBA), there are nearly 28 million […]

By Warren Lederer Start-ups have become the sexy new alternative to small business ownership in Silicon Valley, the heart of the entrepreneurial industry, and in turn, the mainstream culture. The success of startups, as well as the prestige and social recognition derived from the title of “founder” has lead to a significant shift in business […]

By Ron Benjamin Here are a few factoids to ponder. Before World War I, nearly 50% of the American work force was engaged in agricultural work. Today, that number is fewer than 5%. By the year 2050, the global food production system will need to feed an additional 2 billion people. The average size of […]