Innovation

The Downside of Applying Lean Startup Principles

Early market testing based on lean startup principles could do more harm than good, according to new Wharton research.

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Thin Heads and Fat Tails: Understanding the Crypto Reinvention of Capitalism

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Web 3.0 could set up collaboration ecosystems that make the world a better place, notes this opinion piece by Philipp Stauffer of FYRFLY Venture Partners.

How data.world Wants to Unify the Data World

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The co-founders of data.world believe that a common, collaborative platform for data can change the world.

Fuel Economy Standards: Would a Freeze Impact Innovation?

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A recent proposal by the White House to roll back Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards will face an uphill legal battle, experts say.

Can 40 Seconds of Compassion Make a Difference in Health Care?

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Can 40 seconds of compassion have an impact? An ICU physician says research shows it can, and it's better for patients -- and doctors.

From Startup to Meltdown: The Unraveling of Theranos

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In 2015, Elizabeth Holmes was CEO of a startup that promised to revolutionize health care and earn investors billions. Then reporter John Carreyrou uncovered the truth: It was all too[…]

Celebrate the Rule Breakers: Why Unsafe Thinking Leads to Innovation

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Author Jonah Sachs, founder of Free Range Studios, explains why playing it safe no longer gets results -- and what to do about it.

How the Blockchain Can Transform Government

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Though blockchain is still in its early stages, now is the time for the public and private sector to experiment, and figure out where the real opportunities are, says Wharton’s[…]

What Are Early-stage VCs Looking for? Founders with Grit

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At the seed stage, the best bets are startup founders who have an understanding of the risks and struggle ahead, says venture capitalist Josh Kopelman.

Why Blockchain Isn’t a Revolution

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The terms Bitcoin and blockchain are often used interchangeably, but there are differences among the groups comprising this innovation, Wharton professor Kevin Werbach says.

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