[ad_1] Much has changed since 2008 when Ankur Jain founded the Kairos Society, a diverse community of power players brought together to connect young entrepreneurs with expertise and opportunity. Back then, the Great Recession was in full swing and Jain was just 22 and a student at the University of …

[ad_1] U.S.-based payments app Circle has raised $60 million from Chinese investors and launched a company in China, as it seeks to expand in the world’s second-largest economy. The latest funding comes from existing investor and Beijing-based tech investment fund IDG Capital Partners, as well as Chinese firms including Baidu, …

[ad_1] What defines an elite performer isn’t how they perform when everything is going well but the way they deliver when their well-laid plans are falling apart. Peak productivity is the result of dedication and awareness. Regardless of your current situation, what business you’re in or what your goals are, productivity …

[ad_1] Many successful entrepreneurs dream of the day when their business is sold, resulting in a sizable check and a sense of accomplishment. The many years of hard work, taking big risks and meeting obligations such as an aggressive competitive environment, payroll and cash flow challenges finally pay off. Now what? The …

[ad_1] President Trump has agreed to renegotiate NAFTA, the free trade deal between the US, Mexico and Canada. But he’s warning everyone: If a new deal isn’t good, he’ll pull the US out. For its part, Mexico has said the same: It needs a win-win deal too or it will …

[ad_1] Marketing a startup is tough. You have a limited budget, and you don’t benefit from brand recognition. Even users who have heard of you may not know what you do, but they know your established competitors and people tend to favor the familiar. Nevertheless, countless startups break through crowded markets. …

[ad_1] You don’t have much of a company without a strong, dedicated team. Yet, the hiring process can be challenging, from sourcing candidates, screening and interviewing them to making the final evaluations. The competition for candidates today means some job seekers might have many tempting job options. Early-stage startups are pitted against bigger businesses …

[ad_1] The workplace continues to change as workers and clients use technology to communicate and manage operations. However, some HR departments still cling to outdated processes, arguing that it’s the way they’ve always done things. By resisting moving forward, these teams may hurt their chances of recruiting new employees or …

[ad_1] Angel investors sign up for risk. That’s part of the game. What really gets them frustrated, though, is being sold unreasonable financial projections and valuations. Nearly one in two angel investors surveyed by Worthworm, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based startup valuation company, reported having regretted an investment decision they made this …

[ad_1] Amazon plans on using self-driving trucks and forklifts in their warehouses, The Sprinkles Cupcakes Founders are taking a break from frosting to focus on pizza, and an electric aircraft startup, Kitty Hawk, might just change your morning commute! Join us for our weekly entrepreneurial news segments centered around what …