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February 10, 2017
Written
One Way to Boost the Gig Economy: Streamline Invoicing
Greg Waldorf: “The ability to control your own destiny is the biggest thing.”
February 09, 2017
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Stanford Expert Deconstructs Trump’s Immigration Policy
These rushed executive orders show a gap between the administration’s goals and reality.
February 06, 2017
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Bonny Simi: Navigating from Olympian to Pilot to Venture Capitalist
A Stanford GSB alum shares six ways you can create your own diverse career path.
February 02, 2017
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Robo-Journalism Is Good News for Stocks
Automation in the newsroom expands coverage of smaller firms and improves markets.
January 31, 2017
Video
Why Hollywood and Silicon Valley Need Each Other
Sophisticated audiences want good stories and new ways to watch.
January 30, 2017
Written
This Just In: Fake News Probably Has Less Impact Than You Think
By a large margin, more people saw actual election news, not the fabricated kind.
January 25, 2017
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Six Ways to Be a Better Manager
Kill consensus and beware the false negative, says one Stanford GSB professor.
January 23, 2017
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Is Tech Disruption Good for the Economy?
An analysis of 85 years’ worth of patents shows that technological innovation boosts total wealth.
January 20, 2017
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How Consultants Can Court Clients Without Giving Away Too Much
Gradual persuasion, through incremental sharing of information, benefits freelancers and companies alike.
January 18, 2017
Infographic
This Demographic is Creating Companies Faster Than Any Other
A new report surveys Latino entrepreneurs.
January 17, 2017
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Turns Out That Opposites Don’t Attract After All
A study of “digital footprints” suggests that you’re probably drawn to personalities a lot like yours.
January 13, 2017
Written
Health Care After Obama: What Now?
Stanford’s Alain Enthoven cuts through the confusion and political rhetoric.
January 12, 2017
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Do Funders Care More About Your Team, Your Idea, or Your Passion?
A new study asked hundreds of VCs to rank the factors that drive their investment decisions.
January 09, 2017
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Where Do Advocates Come From?
A strong sense of conviction can both encourage and discourage people from speaking out.
January 06, 2017
Infographic
Do Corporate Boards Pick the Best CEOs?
Research shows what happens to succession winners and losers.
January 04, 2017
Written
One Communication Tool You Should Add to Your Toolkit
Want to provide better feedback, introduce people, or master small talk? Try this technique.
December 26, 2016
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What Matters Most to Top Business and Political Leaders
Meg Whitman, Mitt Romney, and others share their priorities in life.
December 19, 2016
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Al Gore: Business Will Drive Progress on Climate Change
The former vice president talks about investing in the transition to a sustainable economy.
December 19, 2016
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A Look Back at 2016
Read 10 Stanford Business stories from the past year, including pieces on work-life balance, power, and management.
December 15, 2016
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Seven Popular Business Videos of 2016
Faculty and guest speakers on topics ranging from storytelling to simplicity.
December 14, 2016
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How to Build a Better Startup Team
Take time to ensure that your earliest hires fit your company culture.
December 13, 2016
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10 Steps to Perfect Your Startup Pitch
Startup guru Guy Kawasaki explains why asking investors for money is like online dating.
December 12, 2016
Audio
Top Business Podcasts of 2016
Long commute? Spend the time listening to these 10 Stanford Business stories.
December 06, 2016
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Bringing a Business Mindset to Educating Visually Impaired Students
The country’s oldest school for blind students turns to mobile apps, online courses, and driverless cars.