The Way I Work: Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia
Patagonia's founder still loves to blaze a trail. He takes copious time off, lets employees manage themselves, and tells customers not to buy his products. Read more
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Kim Dotcom: 'I Will Never Be in Prison In the United States'
The flamboyant entrepreneur, on the run from U.S. prosecutors, Skyped in to SXSW today to plead his case. Read more
8 Promises You Should Make Every Day
Make a difference--at work, in your personal life, and in the lives of others. Say these vows to yourself daily--and then follow through. Read more
VC Kay Koplovitz: 'Tell Them How You're Going to Make Them Money'
What will help women founders seeking start-up financing? A focus on the investor return. Read more
Whole Foods CEO: A New Way to Think About Capitalism
John Mackey believes capitalism is in the midst of an identity crisis. Here's how he plans to fix it. Read more
7 Things You Should Still See at SXSW
South by Southwest Interactive is in full swing. Just arrived in Austin? Still going strong? Here's how to make the most of the rest of the fest. Read more
What Al Gore Predicts for the Future
The 45th U.S. vice president, Apple board member, and Kleiner Perkins partner explains what's next. Read more
Elon Musk: 'This Is Real, in Case You Can't Tell'
SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk doesn't want to die before humans set foot on Mars. So he's making it happen. Read more
How Yuri Milner's Hands-Off Investment Strategy Pays Off
Yuri Milner, the billionaire Russian investor who owns 2 percent of Facebook, has pioneered a new type of investment strategy. Clearly, it's working. Read more
A Skimmer's Guide to Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
Are you wired to win? Or just not to lose? Read more
Alexis Ohanian: How I Got Washington to Listen to Start-ups
Now, the Reddit co-founder keeps getting asked: When are you going to run for Congress? Read more
10 Characteristics of Really Interesting People
Illustrator Jessica Hagy spoke to a room of 200 or so SXSW attendees this afternoon about how not to be boring. Read more
MakerBot Founder: The Next Industrial Revolution Is Here
Bre Pettis, the founder of MakerBot, believes we're on the brink of the next industrial revolution in which everyone can become a maker. Read more
The Truth About the Office Wallflower
He never speaks up in group meetings and cringes when invited to after-work happy hours. What's the problem? Maybe it's you. Read more
South by Southwest: Everything You Need to Know
Geoloqi co-founder and SXSW veteran Amber Case reveals how to have fun and stay sane at Austin's famous festival. Read more
What a 'Big Bang' Disruptor Could Do to You
A new innovation theory suggests your product could be wiped out suddenly, and swiftly. Here's what you can do about it--and up-and-comers can too. Read more
Bill Gates: Education System Needs More Entrepreneurs
Bill Gates, speaking at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, urged entrepreneurs to create educational programs for the 21st Century. Read more
The Stuff Strong Relationships Are Made Of
The best way to get help is to give it. But there's one other step that's just as crucial to building strong working relationships. Read more
8 Business Principles That Never Go Out of Style
Want trendy, flavor-of-the-month management ideas? You won't find 'em on this list. Read more
Bringing in Stars, and Letting Them Shine
It's not easy for me to delegate, but our company needs a seasoned manager. What I've learned. Read more
4 Social Companies to Get to Know at SXSW
Social isn't dead. Check out these five companies on display at South by Southwest that push the boundaries of what it means to be a "social" company. Read more
Best Way to Start, Well, Anything
The road to success starts with asking--and answering--one simple question. Read more
Why Hardware Will Win SXSW
While not necessarily easier to launch, hardware start-ups are definitely becoming cheaper. Here's your guide to the coolest hardware companies show... Read more
14 Revealing Interview Questions
Smart entrepreneurs from a variety of industries share the interview questions that tell them everything they need to know about a candidate. Read more
How to Have a Meaningful Conversation
Here are four simple ways to ensure that every business conversation is productive. Read more
Tech Trends: Time-Management Apps
A new breed of apps takes a holistic approach to an age-old conundrum. Read more
4 Employee 'Motivators' That Can Backfire
Most of the people who work for you wouldn't dare admit that these incentives don't work nearly as well as you think they do. Read more
Paradox of Real-Time Data: No Time Left for Business
Up-to-the-minute updates were supposed to make you more efficient. What the heck happened? Read more
The Makings of a Great Start-up Name: 6 Tips
A killer company name isn't just about finding something that sounds right. Here are six things to keep in mind. Read more
5 Coolest Gaming Start-ups at SXSW 2013
Whether you're looking to create the next Angry Birds, or you want to monetize your game, check out these innovative start-ups heading to Austin this year. Read more
The Data Revolution? It's Coming to Farms Too
Meet the Y Combinator alum who's aiming to bring what he learned in Silicon Valley to farms across the country. Read more
VCs Bet $1.4 Billion on Big Data in 2012
According to a new report, total investment dollars went down last year, but the number of deals and exits soared. Read more
Want to Expand into China? Read This First
Heading to China isn't right for every company--and even if it is for yours, it won't be easy. Here are three things to remember. Read more
Coolest Mobile Tech Companies to Check Out at SXSW
Face it: Your cell phone is becoming your window on the world. These new technologies from innovative companies are on the front-lines of mobile development. Read more
Yahoo Take Notice: 5 Workers Who Can Ruin Your Day
Yahoo's Marissa Mayer is wrong. Telecommuting prevents co-workers from wasting time and energy. Read more
