GROW A BUSINESS THAT REFLECTS ITS ENVIRONMENT By Andrew Philipp Earlier this year, the Kauffman Foundation Index on Startup Activity, the largest index tracking entrepreneurship across the United States, reported an unexpected change. Not only did the 2015 Index reveal the reversal of a five-year downward trend in entrepreneurship activity, but this reversal came as […]Read More
THE TANGIBLE & INTANGIBLE TRAITS OF SUCCESS By Michelle Boggs Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is considered one of the most dangerous titles, according to a 2015 Forbes article. Because CMOs play such a large role in increasing both brand recognition and sales, hiring the right CMO is crucial to the overall success of any business. […]Read More
HOW AUTO RACING PREPARED ME FOR THE STARTUP LIFE By Benjamin A. Hertzog, Ph.D. Sitting behind the wheel of a racecar is a lot like sitting behind the wheel of a startup. Both are temperamental, requiring lots of close attention; both have big goals, involving a team and a host of varied skills; both can […]Read More
Now in its fifth season, ABC’s Shark Tank is a reality show for the business-minded, offering a space for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to a team of potential investors. At a recent Texas CEO Enlightened Speaker Series event, we invited four Texas entrepreneurs who have appeared on Shark Tank to discuss their experiences on […]Read More
