The environment we work in and the people we surround ourselves with can shape our future. Asking whether your current environment aligns with the learning outcomes you are seeking is not a lofty conversation to have with yourself. In fact, it can help spur a healthy internal dialogue to make sure the content of your […]

The key to a well-rounded tech hire is an in-depth interview. We all know that finding a developer isn’t easy. Here in New York, tech investment is heating up and tech startups are around every corner. The big Silicon Valley firms like Facebook, Google and Twitter have already been here for years and are hiring too. Then, all […]

The marketing industry is always moving and always evolving, with each new year bringing with it new opportunities and challenges. With competition putting a premium on creativity and fresh ideas, it’s important to review your current strategy and revise it for 2015. Recently, I had the pleasure of talking with Shannon Byrne, Content & PR […]

We were in the middle of a product review session when Gary looked up and asked, “Are we going to Bali in a couple weeks?” The idea of a “workcation” had been floated a week ago and then forgotten in the midst of frenetic deadlines before the holiday season. But it was an intriguing concept — most […]

If you had the opportunity to increase competitiveness, maximize profits, and gain greater market power – all while reducing business risk – should you go for it? Of course. Why on earth wouldn’t you. During my 18 years of experience on Wall Street, I learned many valuable principles that helped make me a better entrepreneur, […]

Elliptic’s James Smith says luck was on his side when he decided to venture into the business of Bitcoin. “I generally don’t try to predict my future too far out and I’m not really risk averse, so when [my co-founders and I] saw what looked like it was going to be a big opportunity, we […]

Knowing how to deliver great pitches and presentations is an essential skill for entrepreneurs. Few people are naturals, but pitching – communicating what is important and compelling about your business – is an art and science that can be learned, practiced and refined. Your mission is to engage your audience so they feel like participants […]

For startups and small businesses, when it comes to allocating marketing dollars, value is the most important word. We all seek to gain maximum value and exposure with limited budgets. Cultivating brand advocates who are excited to share their experience with you can be a low-cost, high-return marketing strategy. Essentially, a brand advocate is someone who enjoys your […]