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Temptation

Nir Eyal | Posted 05.08.2013 | Technology
Nir Eyal

Temptation is more than just the promise of reward. Recent advances in neuroscience allow us to peer into the brain, providing a greater understanding of what makes us want.

Recruit This Rock Star If You Want to Raise Money Fast

Lili Balfour | Posted 05.06.2013 | Business
Lili Balfour

Can you lead your team? Do you have conviction in your ideas while remaining open to new ideas? Do you enthusiastically accept criticism and view it as an opportunity to learn and grow?

Big Data Is Getting Bigger As a Startup Opportunity

Marty Zwilling | Posted 05.01.2013 | Business
Marty Zwilling

Even though "Big Data" has now been around for a few years, the opportunities for startups seem to keep growing, just as the amount of data keeps growing.

11 Tips for Being Happier at Work

Young Entrepreneur Council | Posted 05.01.2013 | Small Business
Young Entrepreneur Council

"Unhappy people will rub off on you. So if you can avoid the "Negative Nellies" and office gossip, do so. Remember: Your attitude is your choice. Focus on the co-workers who are ambitious, smart and like-minded. Collaborate with them instead."

Forming a Company: Entrepreneurs, Get a Real Board, Already

Robert Jordan | Posted 04.30.2013 | Small Business
Robert Jordan

An active board filled with diverse skillsets can save an entrepreneur from himself.

Viva La (Smartphone?) Revolucion

Sarah Hall | Posted 04.19.2013 | Technology
Sarah Hall

In places like America, many of us take for granted that we walk around every day with a pocket sized source of limitless information and decision making companion.

What Should You Look for in an Internship at a Startup

David Thielen | Posted 04.15.2013 | College
David Thielen

Here's what to do to find an internship at a startup that pays off -- a fun summer, an interesting summer, and a giant step toward a great job upon graduating.

Extreme Creation: Hackathons Are Top Chef for Geeks and Entrepreneurs

Pamela Poole | Posted 04.10.2013 | Business
Pamela Poole

Hackathons are generally about software programming, and the goal is to produce a working app or platform after a marathon coding session. Startup Weekends are about creating an online company (or nonprofit!), with working software plus a business model.

Lean in: Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Edition

Women 2.0 | Posted 04.01.2013 | Technology
Women 2.0

Today, I am the co-founder of an enterprise software startup but at birth, my parents were still in high school. I lived in a trailer in a town with a current per capita income of $18,112, 6.8 percent of families living below the poverty line, and a crime rate 23 percent higher than the rest of the state.

Can Start-up Investment Encourage Stability in Egypt?

Hesham El Gamal | Posted 03.29.2013 | World
Hesham El Gamal

On his recent tour of the Middle East, Secretary of State John Kerry announced $250 million in economic aid for Egypt, my home country. Though Congres...

How to Get International Angel Investors for Your Startup

Steve Strauss | Posted 03.29.2013 | Small Business
Steve Strauss

How are you going to change the world, even your little part of the world? Angels play a big game, and if you want to play with them, you have to play a big game too.

Why Startups Will Save the World

Sheena Koshy | Posted 05.18.2013 | Small Business
Sheena Koshy

Where else will you find such disparate individuals of brilliance, who are doing their thing in the midst of day jobs, families, bankrolling companies and life itself yet coming up with ideas that change worlds?

Tech Investors Should Take Note - The Female Consumer Is Changing Her Online Behavior

Kirsten Bischoff | Posted 05.13.2013 | Technology
Kirsten Bischoff

By now we all know the power of the online female consumer. She propelled Pinterest to lofty, billion dollar heights, she is the dominant user on Facebook, and she drives the conversation on Twitter.

On Creativeness and Why Crowdfunding Will Surpass the VC industry

Victoria Silchenko | Posted 05.11.2013 | Small Business
Victoria Silchenko

According to the Kickstarter's data, there was $274 billion collected last year (+238 percent from 2011). In comparison, VC's invested $26.5 billion in 2012 (-10 percent from 2011). Do you see the difference?

Twitter Masterclass: How to Get Jack Dorsey to Read Your Tweets

Kirsten Bischoff | Posted 05.07.2013 | Technology
Kirsten Bischoff

Twitter is an amazing tool. It lets you become part of the conversation. And it is all about engagement. If you want to be Re-Tweeted, or to interact with people, there are some really easy steps for you to follow.

10 More Creative Ways to Finance Your Startup

Marty Zwilling | Posted 05.07.2013 | Small Business
Marty Zwilling

Most entrepreneurs think first of bank loans as the primary source of money, only to find out that banks are really the least likely benefactors for startups. Thus "creative" really means maximizing non-bank financing.

Using Tech to Solve the Veteran Job Crisis

Josh Seefried | Posted 05.06.2013 | Impact
Josh Seefried

We live in a world where social connections can easily be established between veterans and that should be included in helping veterans land jobs and seek help with acclimating to a new job environment.

Top 6 List: Getting the Most Out of SXSW

Diana Kander | Posted 05.06.2013 | Small Business
Diana Kander

I emailed and texted a wide array of "South by" regulars, each of whom imparted some very valuable wisdom. Their advice was so good that I felt like I had to write this article and share it with anyone else interested in making the most out of their SXSW experience.

Dorm Room CEO: Top 5 Most Predictable College Startup Ideas

Jonathon Youshaei | Posted 04.28.2013 | College
Jonathon Youshaei

In college, most students dream up an extremely predictable set of "big ideas" -- and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Actually, many of these common college startup ideas can still make it big if executed properly.

Risky or Rewarding? Entrepreneurs Speak Up About 401(k) Funding

Heather Huhman | Posted 04.23.2013 | Small Business
Heather Huhman

Using your savings to start up a new company can be risky. You could end up losing big if your bet on your company doesn't pay off.

Taking the Start-Up Plunge: Can You Handle the Red Pill?

Nick Taranto | Posted 04.22.2013 | Business
Nick Taranto

Before the venture capital offers, before the New York Times and Wall Street Journal articles, before the dozen employees and the hundreds of new customers each week, all we had at Plated.com was an idea.

How I Raised $3 Million for My Startup in 13 Days

Corey Capasso | Posted 04.17.2013 | Small Business
Corey Capasso

The formal fundraising process from first meeting to close may have taken thirteen days, but the reality is much more complicated. Laying the groundwork for that fundraise required years of hard work, longstanding relationships, and even then, a good deal of luck.

Knitter Turns Hobby Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business (Video)

Karin Kamp | Posted 04.09.2013 | Small Business
Karin Kamp

When Laura Zander started her yarn shop in a small town in California she was hoping to make $30,000 a year. "That would be great," she told The Story...

Average Startup Salaries

Guy Cimbalo | Posted 04.07.2013 | Small Business
Guy Cimbalo

AngelList offers a fresh look at industry comp While the internet has ushered in an open office - no self-respecting startup would dream of cubicles...

Conscience Is In, Greed Is Out and Crowdfunding Is On

Victoria Silchenko | Posted 04.07.2013 | Small Business
Victoria Silchenko

For most entrepreneurs crowdfunding is not just an option anymore. It is a necessity. And as we all know, necessity is the mother of invention. Stay tuned.