Education and Career

We've discussed at length in the past the fact that most startups will fail in their first year. Those who are lucky enough to celebrate their first birthday are far from out of the woods - years three and four tend to be just as precarious. At year five, however,...

I believe that everyone has a super power. Mine is selling beverages. Over the last 20 years in the beverage industry, I have held every position from box cutter and shelf stocker to corporate executive and new category entrepreneur. Across these phases in my professional evolution, a few things have...

It is not easy for startups to compete with big businesses. Established enterprises have a lot of opportunities and large budgets to make their mark while small businesses have to compete with limited resources. For businesses, the recognizable brand name is the most-priced asset as it contributes to the success...

Interestingly, There are only six women venture capitalists on the 2017 Forbes Midas list, a catalog of the "best tech investors in the world." Despite global efforts to promote gender parity - the list, which totals at 100 venture capitalists in America, is 6% women. Mary Meeker, General Partner at...

Yes, with up to 80% or more travel time, management consultants made the top of the list of the 15 highest-paying jobs for people who love to travel in 2017. Management consultants earn an average annual salary $71,414 and travel up to 80% of the time and a freelance designer...

 We live in a click, swipe, and add-to-cart culture. Most of us approach long-term opportunities and challenges with short-term thinking and strategies. But this mismatch can derail our progress, negatively influencing how we lead and how our organizations perform. Consider, for example, the pressures that quarterly earnings reports exact on...

This year, all those hype of the term big data became a norm which was building back in the start of 2010. The technology is revolving around the big data now because it has become the new currency with the increased ROI via enhanced productivity and minimal risk. The year...

Unsurprisingly, Marc Lore was ranked as number 1 on the list of the highest-paid U.S. executives of 2016, according to Bloomberg Pay Index.  Marc Lore, Jet.com co-founder and now the CEO of Walmart's e-commerce division, made nearly $237 million and came top. Apple chief Tim Cook was next up at...

According to a report by comScore, the usage of mobile browsing has exceeded desktop. This has enforced companies to adopt a web design that is easy to use on mobile devices. The expansion of mobile websites has enabled it to perform much better than ever. This is the reason marketers...

When you’re running a company, profitability, morale, and brand image might be some of your biggest concerns, so things like environmental sustainability might take a backseat. However, prioritizing your energy efficiency could be one of your most important decisions as a business owner—both for your individual company and for the...