12 ways to network like a pro
Question: Who you know matters a LOT in the startup world. What's your best tip for networking like a pro? 1. Identify Common Mindsets "Instead of trying to network with...
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Lean In stories: Ty-Licia Hooker on becoming an agent of change
Like many students in urban communities across America, I grew up surrounded by violence, poverty and failing schools. The messages I received told me I was set up for teenage...
7 keys to building a successful brand
I have a secret for you, though it's hardly a revelation: most brands fail at what they are trying to accomplish. And the only thing more frustrating about how terrible...
How to design tech products for females
Cheryl Kellond hated the GPS sports watches she started buying after she discovered her inner triathlete four years ago. They had too many buttons, endless manuals, a short battery life,...
8 best industries to start a business
While a sure thing is a rarity in entrepreneurship, there are certainly smart bets and calculated moves. In Inc. magazine's annual look at the best industries for starting a business,...
The second phase of innovation in the Chicago region
The past 12 years have seen Chicago emerge as one of the nation's centers of innovation. Hardly a day goes by without news of a promising new startup attracting funding...
4 ways to successfully market tech to women
Too many tech companies are missing out on the lucrative female market because they still think women will buy any gadget as long as it's pink. Here's how to create...
A solution to fake online reviews
There are plenty of places to buy, say, a flat-screen TV or a pair of boots online — and many retailers can match price and selection. But which offers the...
How to create a cool brand
Distill the prevailing menswear style of the past few years — selvage denim, tweed, fitted shirts — and turn it into a physical space, and it would be Liquor Store,...
Why money isn’t always your biggest problem
Lack of money is a convenient scapegoat for many startups, but is being low on cash really the biggest thing holding your company back? "Sometimes, money just hides the real...