In searching for answers to big questions like the origin of the universe, science often strives for the simplest most elegant theories to the most complex of questions. If you look at the state of people in the world in this way, you have quite a complex problem as well....

For the first time in a long time, the marketing and advertising sector have the opportunity to do a lot of good. (gasp). I know, here's why.

It's a hugely powerful medium -- the power of persuasion. If the people behind Coke can convince millions that drinking the stuff will...

I'm testifying at New York City Council today on tech entrepreneurship and how the city can better support this community. I always want to represent and learn from those around me so I asked some of the best in the business. Through their insights and my experience combined, here are...

The world of business is changing. Consumers are demanding more -- more value, more quality, more responsibility -- and more companies are striving to keep up.

As information becomes more transparent, people are starting to realize that brands are not siloed and that businesses touch many parts of our world...

My business partner recently wrote a great post about the start-ups he would invest in, but I figured I would expand his thoughts into where I see all this leading: Social entrepreneurs will lead the future of business.

That's a bold claim. Why do I think this? Because it's...

Co-written by: Abe Silk

There's been a lot of riff-raff around Palin and the conventions, and jokes and benefit concerts abound. Politics is a circus and there's not much that could make your jaw drop anymore. This knocked the wind out of us.

As sure as the swallows return to...

Ask which city is home to the largest international contemporary art biennial ever in America, or the only one with a government department of social entrepreneurship and one's guess would probably include major hubs like NY or LA. But the answer--New Orleans. Surprised?

In the run-up to the 3rd...

8.8.08 is one of the most auspicious days on the calendar, and now that it's been picked as the starting date of the Olympics, all the more brandished as a symbolic date by commercials, medallions, youtube specials, and flickr projects.

But 8.8.08 also marks the 20th anniversary of the 8,888...

What if someone told you you could change the world by skateboarding? Would you be stoked? That's the idea behind Stoked Mentoring, a "non-profit action sports organization with the mission of developing Successful Teens with Opportunity, Knowledge, Experience, and Determination". Steve Larosiliere, Founder and Executive Director of Stoked, created the...