These days, the Zuck seems to be doling out cash and making it rain even better than the most eccentric Russian millionaires. But Facebook’s monstrous buyout of WhatsApp also proves a few things: Zuckerberg is swimming in unhealthy sums of cash WhatsApp is probably the greatest messaging app of all time Startups don’t actually need a whole […]
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Advisors vs. Mentors: What’s the Difference?
We’ve all heard the story of how a Harvard sophomore took an idea (or stole, depending on which side of the debate you are on) and turned it into a social networking megalith. That sophomore was none other than Mark Zuckerberg and the megalith, of course, is Facebook. As an entrepreneur, you are not the […]
Snapchat’s $3 Billion Blunder
OK, I get it – Snapchat is popular. Apparently people loving sending others self- aggrandizing pictures of themselves. It’s hard to doubt the success of an app that caters to the generation of trendy, short attention span 20 somethings. It also turns out that Snapchat is a convenient platform for pornography, too. But the problem […]
Skinny Fat Ties or Skinny Fatties? – A Chat with Startup Founder Joshua Adam Brueckner
Today, we speak with Joshua Adam Brueckner, Founder of SKINNYFATTIES, an eco-friendly startup with a simple yet brilliant idea of converting your worn, fat ties into skinny, fashionable ones. Founded just 10 months ago, the company is an example of the power of word-of-mouth and social media. Having no money for new job interview attire, […]
Disadvantages of Hiring Younger Employees
Many people mistakenly believe that it is preferable to hire younger workers over their more seasoned colleagues. They believe younger workers are more energetic and are more likely to bring fresh ideas to the table. I am a 20-something-year-old entrepreneur and have found that many people think very highly of younger professionals; however, I think […]