Francesca Louise Fenzi


8 Questions for a Bitcoin Millionaire

What's the deal with Bitcoin? Inc . talked to Charlie Schrem--Bitcoin millionaire and "evangelist"--for the low down.  Read story

Survey: What Millennials Really Want at Work

Gen-Y employees have gained a reputation for being spoiled and demanding constant praise. But it's not really as bad as all that.  Read story

Silicon Valley? No, Thanks. I Prefer Detroit

LevelEleven CEO and founder Bob Marsh explains chose to stick to his Michigan roots. He explains why he doesn't regret the decision for a minute.  Read story

New China-U.S. Start-up Competition Swaps Money for Talent

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and their Beijing counterparts will compete together--but what the winners get depends on where they're from.  Read story

Create a Culture of Giving: 3 Tips

Helping others isn't just nice--it's good for overall productivity. Here are three easy ways to make teamwork central to your culture.  Read story

Space Entrepreneurs Taming the Final Frontier

Check out three ambitious companies focused on intergalactic innovation--and one expert's forecast for what's next in space.  Read story

5 Lessons from Warren Buffett's Letters

Berkshire Hathaway's chairman has a reputation for eloquence in his annual shareholder letters. Here are five gems from over the years.  Read story

3 Weird Ways to Get Customers to Spend More

There's an entire field dedicated to studying how to nudge consumers to spend more--and it has come up with some pretty bizarre findings.  Read story

10 Entrepreneurs Who Built Las Vegas

Sin City has a long history of dreamers and visionaries hoping to make their mark on the gambling capital. Here are nine entrepreneurs--and one gangster--who...  View slideshow

Yahoo Gives New Moms More Time Off

The so-called Mommy Wars continue as CEO Marissa Mayer institutes a more generous maternity leave policy at Yahoo. Here's how it measures up.  Read story

Best Places to Launch: 5 Factors to Consider

Where is the best place to launch a start-up? Depends on who you ask. Experts explain the pros and cons of straying from the beaten path.  Read story

How to Tighten Your Grip on Your Memory

Want to remember more? Experts say that you need to get a grip--literally. Research suggests trying this unusual trick to improve your memory.  Read story

Win a Meeting With Apple's CEO, for a Price

The tab for a coffee date with Tim Cook? More than $100,000. But that's relatively cheap compared with the price tags to meet other business luminaries.  Read story

3 Start-ups out to Change the Publishing Industry

Meet three small companies doing their best to solve some of the publishing industry's biggest problems.  Read story

Modcloth's Key Strategy: Be a Friend to Customers First

The fashion retailer wants clients to think of it as a friend first and a business second. Co-founders Eric Koger and Susan Gregg Koger explain how they're b...  Read story

Meet the World's Most Audacious Marketer

Sponsor a sky dive from 24 miles up? Just more proof that Red Bull has mastered the art of made-you-look marketing.  Read story

How to Be Cooler Than Apple

Ad agency 72andsunny had the audacity to suggest Samsung might be cooler than Apple--and won over plenty of fans in the process.  Read story

Putting an Adventure in Every Cup

La Colombe's CEO goes to the some of the most dangerous areas of the world--and films every journey--in his search for the best coffee beans.  Read story

Purer Than Pur, More Elegant Than Brita

Soma is taking on the big guys with an elegant, eco-friendly water filtration system.  Read story

The Video With the 'F---ing Great' ROI

A hilarious--and economical--YouTube ad skyrocketed Dollar Shave Club to Internet fame.  Read story

Giving Sight to the Blind (Literally)

Move over, Google Glass. Second Sight's retinal implants don't just come with cool frames--they allow blind patients to see.  Read story

Bike! Car! Whatever. It's Irresistible.

Lit Motors aims to reinvent urban transportation with a fully enclosed, two-wheeled electric vehicle.  Read story

Spying on Employees: Should You Do It?

Software can tell you what your employees do, where they go, and with whom they interact. But are you simply collecting Big Data, or acting like Big Brother?  Read story

Report: Start-up Creation on the Decline

According to a new report from the Kauffman Foundation, as the economy improves fewer entrepreneurs are launching their own businesses.  Read story

Hiring? 3 Reasons to Reconsider Your "Rejects" Pile

A recent study suggests you might need to toss out old notions of who's the best fit for the job.  Read story

Turning Swords Into Ploughshares

Two sisters came up with a creative way to benefit the veteran community with stylish bags made from repurposed military waste.  Read story

4 Ways to Become a (More) Conscious Capitalist

Running a successful business is about more than raking in the most profit. Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and other entrepreneurs explain.  Read story

The Many Hats of Mark Zuckerberg

Founder. Lobbyist. Philanthropist. The Facebook CEO has his hands in all kinds of ventures--the latest of which might surprise you.  Read story

Social Media: Not the Productivity Killer You Thought?

A recent study suggests your most connected employees may be the most tech savvy--and productive--in the office.  Read story

Silver Lining of the 'Series A Crunch'

A recent survey from Silicon Valley law firm Fenwick and West shows that the so-called Series A crunch may be worsening--but the news isn't all bad.  Read story

A Match Made in Book Heaven? Amazon to Acquire Goodreads

The online retail giant announced plans to buy the social network for bookworms.  Read story

5 Start-ups to Watch From Y Combinator's Demo Day

Silicon Valley's most well-known incubator graduated another round of start-ups. Here are five to keep your eye on.  Read story

Former oDesk Employees Raise $4.5 Million for Rival Start-up

Rev's online marketplace for freelance services is taking direct aim at established players like oDesk and Elance.  Read story

Eww: Best Reason to Put Down Your Smartphone

That iPhone next to your face is probably carrying all sorts of germs. The good news: They're mostly harmless.  Read story

The Bootstrapper's Guide to Airfare

Want to know where and when to fly for the biggest bang for your buck? Check out Kayak.com's recent data dump.  Read story

3 Unconventional Crowdfunding Niches

Kickstarter and Indiegogo have helped spawn a new generation of niche crowdfunding sites for everything from scientists to community organizers.  Read story

How I Became an Accidental Spammer

You know those people who try to connect online with everyone they've ever met? Ever wondered how well it works? Entrepreneur Matt Haughey found out.  Read story

Las Vegas Loses Tech Start-up to Silicon Valley

Robot company Romotive was one of the start-ups Tony Hsieh recruited and invested in as part of his project to revitalize downtown Las Vegas.  Read story

VC Asks Entrepreneurs to Tackle Gun Safety

Ron Conway, one of Silicon Valley's most prominent investors, wants to see start-ups throw their creativity behind a different problem: gun safety.  Read story

5 Surprising Stats About Entrepreneurs' Health

Do business owners lead healthier lives than the typical office worker? Here are the stats--you be the judge.  Read story

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