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Recent Innovation Articles

Vooza Creator: Someone has to Tackle the Non-Sexy Issues

Passion is great, but only when it applies to how you're working and who it will help, says Matt Linderman.  Read more

RedOwl Analytics: The Silent Whistleblower

Blending big data with intuitive software, Baltimore start-up RedOwl Analytics is one to watch.  Read more

Google's Must-Learn Secret of Success

If it works for Google (and for Apple), it might work for you.  Read more

The 'Spinal Tap' Guide to Business

Entrepreneurial wisdom from a mockumentary? You betcha. Read on for 10 golden nuggets you won't find elsewhere.  Read more

Randi Zuckerberg on Her Next Act

The ex-Facebook executive and TV producer explains her plan to shake up the content business--and make her own mark on the Web.  Read more

Letting Go: The Best (and Hardest) Thing You'll Ever Do

Few entrepreneurs like to delegate. But give it a try--you may be surprised at what you learn.  Read more

Do Yourself a Favor: Hire Nice People

This entrepreneur says team dynamics can make or break your company. That's why he hires the nice guy every time.  Read more

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 more

The Book That Inspired My Entrepreneurial Career 

Serial creator Scott Wilson attributes his start to a drawing book.  Watch video

Tony Hsieh Makes Strides with Vegas Downtown Project

With 20 start-up investments and nearly 30 acres of land, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh is slowly, but surely, fulfilling his promise to revitalize downtown Las Vegas.  Read more

3 College-Town Incubators to Watch

America's college towns are perfect spots for fresh ideas and innovation. Here are three incubators to watch.  Read more

Big Data Tools Are Not Just for Big Business

Not sure how to apply big data to your small business? Check out these tips and tools.  Read more

Rule No. 1 of Great Marketing 

Robbie Vitrano, co-founder of Trumpet, a New Orleans branding agency, says the best marketing starts with the purpose of your product.  Watch video

Leaders Say They Love Experiments. So Why Don't They Actually Do Them?

"Managers rely on focus groups--a dozen people riffing on something they know little about--to set strategies. And yet companies won't experiment to find evi...  Read more

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

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