How Israel Created a Startup Nation
Despite liabilities other countries might consider insurmountable, Israel is a hotbed of innovation and small-business growth.
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In Hands-on Philanthropy Course, Students Give Back to Local Community
Effective Philanthropy in Urban Communities puts students in the driver’s seat when it comes to making an impact on local neighborhoods.
Hedge Funds Clean Up Their Act
New research connects regulatory oversight of hedge funds to better financial reporting.
Banks Offer a Window on the Future of Local Economies
We tend to view booms and busts and national phenomena, but economic conditions can vary wildly from state to state, with implications for business, regulators and individuals. New research suggests publicly available bank date could help to get a better grasp on where local economies are headed.
Meet the 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 CBS Alumnae
Making the Forbes 30 Under 30 List is no small accomplishment. Getting an MBA from Columbia Business School, launching a visionary startup that disrupts its industry, and raising seven figures in funding is even more impressive.
12 Essential Steps to Raise Capital
As the co-founder and former COO and CFO of one of New York’s largest SaaS businesses, ShopKeep, as well as a former board member of Kickstarter and an advisor to several NYC technology companies, David Olk '11 has raised well over $100 million of venture capital throughout his career.
When Values Are Tested
Having values is easy. But delivering on those values — especially when they impact the bottom line — is the mark of a true leader, says Marjorie Yang, chairman of the Hong Kong-based manufacturer Esquel Group, during her recent talk at the Sir Gordon Wu Distinguished Speaker Forum .
The Financial System Will Survive, Says Ben Bernanke
The former chairman of the US Federal Reserve System says the tools are in place to fight the next big crisis.
Why Chinese Investors Love U.S. Real Estate
Speakers at the recent China Business Conference pinpointed six reasons for the boom.
Monopoly’s New Era
In today’s economy, many industries can’t be analyzed through the lens of competition.
Six Things My Dog Taught Me about Leadership
The most profound lessons can come from unexpected places. Willie Pietersen, professor of the practice of management, reflects on life with his black Lab, and what she taught him about how to lead.
In Urban Markets, Real Estate Opportunities Are Unprecedented
Lynne Sagalyn, Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate, discusses the ever-changing nature of the real estate business, and New York’s prominence on the global stage.
5 Things to Know Now About India
Speakers at the recent India Business Conference emphasized progress — and obstacles India must still hurtle.
Even at Current Prices, Drug Innovation Is a Cost-Effective Means to Curb Cancer
The pharmaceuticals industry has attracted heightened scrutiny from the media and politicians in the aftermath of a well-publicized scandal. But new evidence suggests that, for now at least, the cost of pharmaceutical innovation is well worth it.
As Highways Crumble, the Private Sector Steps Up — for a Price
With governments deadlocked over spending, the private sector may be the best hope for easing congestion and making critical repairs to America’s outdated roadways. But to reap the rewards, drivers will have to pay up.