Category: Applied and Practice

Note: This is the first of two articles that explore crowdfunding's emergence as an important source of capital for entrepreneurs and others; its history and an overview of how the major crowdfunding Read more

Should You Name Your Business After Yourself?

Research on 1.8 million firms suggests businesses named after their owners may gain a performance advantage while putting the founders' reputation at greater risk. What's in a name? For many Read more

By Sharon Belanzon, Aaron K. Chatterji and Brendan Daley Business history is filled with legendary companies named for their founders: Hewlett-Packard, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, McKinsey Read more

By Sandy Yu, Scott Johnson, Chiayu Lai, Antonio Cricelli and Lee Fleming As Silicon Valley, Boston and metropolitan New York show, entrepreneurship can drive the prosperity of a region -- creating Read more

Why Family Business Succession Does Not Have to Be Smooth to Succeed

Conflict is a natural part of succession. Strong families anticipate it, communicate often and build the resilience needed to keep the transition moving forward. Succession is one of the biggest Read more

Why More Daughters Are Taking Over Family Businesses

As founders retire, more daughters are becoming owners and CEOs of family firms, challenging old assumptions about who should lead the next generation. This article is part of America’s Read more

Ann Winblad faced repeated rejection before building Hummer Winblad. Her story offers lessons for entrepreneurs competing for scarce startup capital. For venture capitalist Ann Winblad, being one of Read more

University spin-offs often struggle to unite engineering and business teams. A strong champion can coordinate both sides, clarify goals and keep commercialization moving. It’s become increasingly Read more

Steve Blank explains why startup ethics are tested under pressure, how founders shape company culture, and what universities should teach future entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur, Steve Blank was Read more

VCs can improve startup outcomes by directing knowledge, experts and resources across their portfolios—not just by writing checks. By Emily Pahnke, Ji Youn (Rose) Kim, Michael Howard and Warren Read more