Candyland for Code Collaborators
To create their online portal for programmers, the three founders of Github took themselves "to the brink and back." Now they have $100 million to spend. Read more
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Who Funds Silicon Valley? Not VCs
Government deserves credit for entrepreneurship in the U.S. But it needs to register a return. Read more
Finding the Right Business Broker for Your Business Sale
Some of the nation's leading business-for-sale experts offer their tips to help you find the broker that is the right fit for your sale. Read more
Start-up Fundraising Tips from the Front Lines
Successful tech entrepreneur MaryAnn Bekkedahl shares valuable lessons learned when raising investment capital for her organization. Read more
The Productivity Paradox
Technology doesn't make us work smarter, argues Jeff Bussbang. Read more
Should You Join a Start-Up Accelerator?
When you're just starting out, it's hard to tell the pros from the cons. Here, Jeff Bussgang offers his take. Read more
6 Company Values That Will Boost Cash Flow
Every company has values. But do you know if yours are boosting your bottomline? Here are six surefire values that will do your company some good. Read more
5 Types of Investors and How to Impress Them
From "the non-responder" to "smiley," each type of investor has his or her own preferences and ways of doing business. Here's how to work with each. Read more
Keeping Students Connected on Campus
Eric Fortenberry's OrgSync makes an online platform to help student organizations on college campuses run more efficiently. Read more
Why Snapchat Won't Sell For a Billion Dollars--Yet
According to recent reports, Snapchat, the super-hot photo-sharing app, is close to being valued at a billion dollars. But does it have enough users to justi... Read more
Housing Gains Trigger Uneven Small Business Recovery
Things are looking up for small businesses--those lucky enough to meet certain criteria. Read more
Lesson From Zynga: Perks Are Not More Important Than a Business Plan
A cautionary tale from Silicon Valley shows why you should resist the arms race for employee perks. Read more
How to Build a Real Sales Team
How to get yourself out of day-to-day sales and bring in the pros. Read more
How To Outwit Your Brain Chemistry
When faced with uncertainty, the brain is wired to quit. But some entrepreneurs know how to activate their brains' reward pathways and persevere. Read more
Work Without the Drudgery
Asana founders Justin Rosenstein and Dustin Moskovitz have one ambitious goal--to rid the world of busy work with their task management software. Read more
5 Strategies for Your Excess Cash
As long as you have enough cash on-hand to cover at least a couple of months overhead in an emergency, here's what you can do with the rest of it. Read more
3 Reasons Bootstrapping Has Been Crucial To My Business
I knew exactly what I wanted when I started my business. And what I just wouldn't tolerate. Read more
Why It's Good to Be Boring
Being boring--in the right way--can actually make you and your company more creative. Read more
Male VCs Miss the Point of Why Female Founders Matter
For a lot of reasons, fewer female founders get VC funding. Here's why investors who aren't trying to shift the stats are making a huge mistake. Read more
6 Steps to a Perfect Pitch
You'd be surprised at the difference a perfect pitch can make. But first you have to get there. Read more
Why You Need a Reverse Roadmap
The short answer: Because otherwise, when it comes time to negotiate, you'll end up with a bunch of nothing. Read more
The Power of Kickstarter to Build Awareness 
Crowdfunding can be a great way publicize your company. (It's not all about the money.) Watch video
Looking for a Bank With Best Practices? Good Luck
A new report ranks the disclosures and policies of the top banks--and finds most have a ways to go. Read more
David Karp: Why I Sold Tumblr
In an interview Thursday with Charlie Rose, Tumblr founder David Karp opened up about the $1.1 billion acquisition everyone's talking about. Read more
Bringing Enlightenment to Payroll
Tomer London, co-founder of ZenPayroll, has a mantra: "Make it delightful and affordable and your customers will come." Read more
Stay Nimble, Be Quick: 3 Tips
Is your business nimble enough to survive the next shift in the global online marketplace? Read more
What VCs Think About Immigration, Taxes and Donuts
At the National Venture Capital Association's annual conference, Ray Rothrock spoke with the industry's lead lobbyist about issues affecting entrepreneurs Read more
The Story of a Record-Breaking Kickstarter Campaign
In 2010, Scott Wilson raised a record-breaking $1 million through a 30-day Kickstarter campaign. Here's how. Watch video
5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Preparing to Sell Your Business
There's a lot at stake when you decide to sell your company. To make sure it goes well, you'll want to avoid these common pre-sale mistakes. Read more
8 Tips to Get More From Your Investors and Board
If you don't ask, you won't get, says Mark Suster. Read more
'I Underestimated the Appeal of the Nano as a Watch'
Wilson tells the back story of his iPod Nano watchband that hit a Kickstarter record when it raised $1 million. Watch video
The Device That Could Change the Way We Use Computers
Here's how Leap Motion developed its disruptive technology--from a math formula to the shelves of Best Buy. Read more
VCs See Uptick In 10-Year Returns
If the 2012 trend continues through 2013, venture capitalists will have something to smile about. Read more
Richard Branson: It Doesn't Cost Much to Start a Great Business
Short on cash? That's still no reason to hang up your entrepreneurial dreams, says the Virgin Group founder. Read more
Is Wall Street the Best Start-Up Incubator?
Five former investment bankers explain how their experience at big banks helped them become better entrepreneurs. Read more