Columbia Business School Entrepreneurs A to Z
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5 Key Concepts For Every Chief Operating Officer
Alexander Tuff '03 discusses five key concepts every COO should know.
New Opportunities for Brands in Africa
The opportunities are endless for brands, especially technology companies, to take root in and grow in Africa.
Startups for a Better World
More and more alumni entrepreneurs are launching ventures to serve the greater good.
Here's Why Creative Destruction Has Bypassed India
A mix of factors are dampening economic growth. But the situation can be fixed.
Fragile by Design
In his new book, Professor Charles Calomiris shows how unlikely political coalitions have contributed to banking crises in some countries, and helped create stability in others.
Sowing Startup Success
As part of our Big Apple series, Owen Davis ’08, managing partner of NYC Seed, talks about helping local startups grow and thrive.
Transforming Safety
As part of our Launch series, Linda Chase-Jenkins ’93 talks about her startup, Neurotect, which is poised to transform the sports safety market — and save millions of lives.
Disrupting the Benefits Business
Rosaline Chow Koo ’88, who will attend the School’s Pan-Asian Reunion in October, has launched Asia’s first employee-benefits big data startup.
A Rigorous Approach — from the Beginning
Murray Low and Cliff Schorer talk about Columbia’s unique approach to entrepreneurship — and the skills that are most critical for entrepreneurs today.
Dealing in Data
When it comes to negotiating the most profitable prices, humans help — but data delivers.
Based on research by Serdar Simsek and Garrett van Ryzin
Taking Flight
"To get a venture off the ground, you really just have to start," says serial entrepreneur Drew Patterson ’06, whose newest gig is leading hotel search site Room 77.
What Makes an Idea Creative?
If you want your idea to be innovative, you need to hit the right mix of novelty and familiarity, a new study shows.
Chipotle Crows for Cause Marketing
Have you ever considered that viral videos might tickle your taste buds, say for a burrito? Well, Chipotle thinks they do.