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Obama and the era of Afri-preneurship
White House invitation in hand, I am honored to speak at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit this weekend in Nairobi on the topics of ...
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Risk in the Asset-less Economy
As Uber continues to make headlines with both fawning stories of its hyper-valuation and grim tales of popular dissent, it is clear that ...
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The Rise of Corporate Activism – From Shareholder Value to Social Value
Looking at the role of corporations in society, we have entered a new era. The model previously taken for granted, one guided by ...
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The Curious Case of Puerto Rico, And Why Default Poses A Risk To The U.S.
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Ex-Im and the Pax Americana
For more than 80 years, the Export-Import Bank of the United States has played a central role in facilitating market access for U.S. ...
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Entrepreneurs Tasked With Saving the World
In the past few years more than 80 innovative startup companies as of April 2015 have been valued at more than $1 billion. ...
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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
McKinsey recently extolled the virtues of their alumni network, announcing that approximately 450 ex-McKinsey consultants are CEOs of companies with more than $1 ...
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Getting 9.1 Million Americans to Work
The nation is facing a grave problem that threatens the economic future of every worker, every company, and the country at large. Over ...
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Will Any Presidential Candidate Commit to Fixing Our Nation’s Infrastructure?
This week’s power failure in parts of Washington, D.C. are a reminder, as if one were needed, about the deplorable state of infrastructure ...
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The Reinvention of the American Dream
With the rise in popularity of shows like Shark Tank, The Profit and Restaurant Startup, funding a business may appear as simple as ...
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Risks of the Sharing Economy
With emerging technology causing a shift in consumer engagement, companies are being forced to revise their strategies to stay relevant to a younger ...
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Entrepreneurialism and National Security
Entrepreneurs are often thought of as risk-takers and visionaries who sometimes pursue lofty goals well beyond their financial resources. Revered for their ability ...
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