According to George Serafeim, the big global problems could be solved if the industry’s competitors worked more together. Is it even possible in a market economy? by Sean Silverthorne Source: Cecilie_Arcurs George Serafeim has come up with a surprising proposal to tackle the world’s biggest environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues such as water pollution,…
How does a social startup decide for the market? It may depend on the type of founder
How does the founder of a social enterprise decide to start a “hybrid” business instead of a traditional charitable organization? According to a new study by Stefan Dimitriadis, Matthew Lee, Lakshmi Ramarajan and Julie Battilana, the decision has a lot to do with the genre of the founder. by Carmen Nobel People-Talking-Hats.jpg2016 Christine Su, co-founder…
The most successful startups have a founder
According to research by Rembrand Koning and his colleagues, the most successful start-ups are those in which the founder works in human resources management. Recent studies show that founders of start-ups with a practical leadership style are more likely to retain their employees and see their businesses grow successfully. The results are particularly applicable to…
“Do not show with empty hands” and other tips to find the right job at startup
NEW BOOK: Finding a job in a start-up is not the same process as finding a job in an established business. Title? Who needs titles? Jeffrey Bussgang’s new book, Entering StartUpLand, is an important guide to finding a job and being productive in a new business. Contains a book excerpt. Interview with Sean Silverthorne Many…
Is Gut Feel a good reason to invest in a start-up?
Most investments in start-ups should never be made, at least not with the use of numbers. But they are funded. Laura Huang believes that investors use their instincts to handle this risk. The chances that investors have, if they decide to start their start-ups, are long enough for any poker player to hold their own…
Meet oddball entrepreneurs who invented green companies
NEW BOOK: Historians have barely noticed the marginal entrepreneurs who founded the green business movement in the 19th century. In his new book “Profits and Sustainability: A History of Green Entrepreneurship”, Geoffrey Jones tells the story of the pioneers of healthy eating, alternative energy and alternative living. AUTHOR INTERVIEW EXTRACTION DELIVERY AUTHOR INTERVIEW The pioneers…