Does Your Start-Up's Name Sound Like a Piece of Ikea Furniture?
Before you settle on a name for your company, check out these very simple yet brilliant thoughts on naming. Also, take the Ikea challenge! Read more
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Lyft's New $60M: How the Deal Went Down
Andreessen Horowitz chooses its horse in the increasingly competitive car-hailing and ride-sharing space. Here's why it put $60 million behind Lyft. Read more
The Cult-Like Cultures of Amazing Start-ups
Indoctrination, vision, mission--you'll almost always find a little bit of cult-like mentality at the most successful start-ups. Read more
What Investors Want to Hear in Your Pitch
Steve Schlafman, principal at Lerer Ventures, offers tips for passing the smell test. Read more
A Stark Contrast to Fisker as Tesla Pays Loans Early
The difference between Tesla and Fisker? Tesla acted like a real car company. Read more
3 Ways to Spot a Liar
A new study out of Harvard offers tips on spotting a liar. They're not what you see in the movies. Read more
Tap Into Y Combinator's Contrarian Thinking
As an investor, I've learned some fascinating lessons from some of the world's fastest growing marketplaces. Take a page from Airbnb, Tutorspree, and FlightCar. 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
Is NYC the Next Silicon Valley?
Four entrepreneurs say the Big Apple is becoming America's next start-up hub. Are they right or is this just wishful thinking? Read more
Are Americans Overly Confident About Entrepreneurship?
Americans are some of the most entrepreneurial citizens in the world. But is this a good thing? Read more
3 Simple Ways to Make Your Company Mission Matter
Looking to make your mission more than a tagline? Here's how to start. Read more
5 Best Resources for Small Business Buyers
Although buying a small business is a big step, it isn't a step that you have to take alone. Here are several resources that can help you close on the busine... Read more
When It's Time to Fire Yourself
Awe.sm founder Jonathan Strauss recalls the wrenching lead-up to his resignation. 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
Why Warby Parker Opened a Retail Store
The future of retail is at the intersection of e-commerce and bricks-and-mortars, says co-founder Neil Blumenthal. Read more
General Assembly Co-Founder: 'Your Education Is Always in Beta'
No matter what happens, you should never stop learning, says Matthew Brimer and a panel of entrepreneurs. Read more
4 Signs Your Start-Up Needs an Exit Plan
Ready to kiss your start-up goodbye? VC principal Geoff Lewis offers four ways to tell if you're prime for the picking. Read more
Sleep Deprivation: Just as Bad for Performance as Alcohol
Feel proud of your 70-hour weeks? You may as well boast about working while drunk. Read more
8 Start-Up Buzzwords to Avoid
If you use any of these words, consider this your start-up slang intervention. Read more
One Reason Women Are Poised to Be Digital Disruptors
Not being afraid to ask, "What's in this for me?" makes women more in tune with their customers, says Forrester Research's James McQuivey. Read more
Jon Oringer Says Shutterstock Can Sell Whatever it Wants
The founder so believes in his company model, he says there's no limit to what it can do. Read more
Charlie Hamilton: Most Successful People Worked When They Were Young
Want to raise more responsible kids? Then put them to work, says the Texas businessman. Read more
Just Press Print: the New Industrial Age
3-D printing technology is all the rage. How useful is it for your business? Read more
The Corrosive Downside of Acquihires
Mark Suster on why trying to win the "war on talent" is a losing battle. Read more
Email Newsletter To Bestselling Book--How a Start-up Pulled It Off
How humility and honesty brought one start-up founder life-changing publicity. Read more
Will Planning Less Help You Do More?
A productivity junkie who's done it all decides to stop planning entirely. Will his experiment work? Read more
GrubHub and Seamless to Become One Company
The two online food delivery services are merging to scale growth. Read more
3 Super-Cheap Marketing Tactics
There's no longer any excuse for letting your marketing slide. Read more
A $1 Million Kickstarter Experiment 
Storytelling and design helped serial entrepreneur Scott Wilson raise money on Kickstarter for his line of iPod Nano watch straps. Watch video
No Office? 4 Secrets for Managing Virtual Workers
Concerned about getting your money's worth when your team is spread across the country--or the world? Relax. Here are the secrets from a virtual-company pro. Read more
Rough Patch? Remember What You're Made Of (And Other Tips)
Mayra Jimenez, co-founder of the Orchid Boutique, a swimwear maker, describes three ways she overcomes setbacks. Watch video
B-Reel Ad Company Wins CLIO Awards
The innovative production company received top honors for its brand-driven content this week. Read more
From Ivy League to Intimates
Harvard Business School grad Angela Newman left a high-paying consulting career to launch her own line of high-tech women's undergarments. Below, she shares ... Read more
3 Reasons Not to Crowdfund
Yes, crowdfunding is cool. It's democratic. It's disruptive. And it's a bad idea for a lot of start-ups. Read more
Y Combinator Shake-up, Andrew Mason Returns
One YC partner makes an exit, while Paul Graham introduces five new ones--including Groupon founder and ex-CEO, Andrew Mason. Read more