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Ex-McKinsey Consultant: 'Grit Is Living Life Like It's a Marathon'

The missing link between intelligence and performance is grit, says Angela Lee Duckworth.  Read more

Tech Company Tableau Software Goes Public

The fast-growing data visualization software company puts Seattle back on the IPO map.  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

Facebook Might Spoil Yahoo's Acquisition Party

Yahoo is eyeing the blogging platform Tumblr, but Facebook might beat it to the buzzer.  Read more

Bill Gates Reclaims Title of World's Richest Man

Thanks to a $10 billion jump, Bill Gates surpassed Carlos Slim.  Read more

Small Businesses Are Ditching Patents in Droves

Is the costly--and long--patent approval process worth it? Small businesses don't seem to think so.  Read more

Essential Entrepreneurial Advice for Every Graduate

Serial entrepreneur and author Steve Blank gave the commencement speech at the University of Minnesota. His advice is relevant for anyone starting up.  Read more

GSA Shorted Small Government Contractors Over $3 Million

Failure to comply with a clause in its contracts left many small business owners out in the cold, say lawmakers.  Read more

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 more

Venture Capital, Pitching, and Business Love

At an annual meeting of venture capitalists, a Morgan Stanley managing director gave five tips on how to pitch him. They're helpful for anyone making a big ask.  Read more

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 more

Tech Guru Sabeen Mahmud: 'Fear Is Just a Line in Your Head'

The founder of Pakistan's first hackathon boldly goes where few women have gone before.  Read more

Why Inventors Should Become Entrepreneurs

Innovative entrepreneurs are likely to keep inventing, says Daniel Spulber, a professor of management and strategy at the Kellogg School.  Read more

When You Manage, Manage With Your Employees

To motivate your workers, don't just manage. Be an advisor, says Coursera co-CEO Daphne Koller.  Read more

5 Takeaways From Google I/O 2013

A new music service, a Google+ facelift, updates to search. Check out the major highlights from Google's annual developer conference in San Francisco.  Read more