Mentors
For Financing and Mentorship, Would You Forgo Future Income?
New funding platforms are eager to ply you with capital and other resources in exchange for a cut of your future success. See if these services are right for you.
3 Tips for Newbie Entrepreneurs on Starting a Business
Workplace expert and entrepreneur Liz Elam offers some advice about starting a business with little experience.
Unreasonable at Sea: Entrepreneurs Dock at the State Department
After four months of sailing around the world, entrepreneurs participating in the Unreasonable at Sea accelerator program convene in Washington D.C. to chat about their experiences and rub elbows with investors.
College Entrepreneurs to Compete for Big Money Prizes at Rice University
One of the largest -- and richest -- business plan competitions in the country kicks off this Thursday.
Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert
Serial entrepreneur Mike Jones wants to answer your big questions about launching and growing a small business.
Shaquille O’Neal on Geeks, Partnering and Winning in Business
The retired basketball star has advice for entrepreneurs.
4 Tips for Creating a Firm Foundation for Your Startup
Business consultant Joshua Medcalf on the importance of passion and dedication when launching a business.
3 Online Resources for Getting Expert Startup Advice
Can't afford to have an attorney on speed dial? Don't worry, help is just a click away.
How Informational Meetings Can Expand Your Network and Influence (Video)
Want to network and bone up on the industry you’re hoping to launch into? Business coach Antonio Neves offers some tips for how to master the art of informational meetings.
5 Traits Top Entrepreneurs Have in Common (Video)
Want to know what you have in common with the world’s top entrepreneurs? Look no further: Business coach Antonio Neves sums it up right here.
Hate Small Talk? How to Break the Ice When Networking for Business
The fear of small talk is a common objection for those who shy away from networking. But ice-breakers can be yours for the asking.
Video Chat: Brad Feld on Winning Over Brad Feld (Video)
Entrepreneur and early-stage venture investor Brad Feld sits down with business coach Antonio Neves to bring you the 411 on how to land him as a mentor or investor.
Video Chat With Brad Feld, Today at 12:30pm ET
For budding young entrepreneurs a little guidance can go a long way. Stay tuned for our video chat with Brad Feld, the entrepreneur and early-stage venture investor.
Must-Have Mentors: How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors (Video)
Business coach Antonio Neves offers some sage advice for young entrepreneurs looking for more formalized guidance.
How to Turn an Internship into Entrepreneurship
Student entrepreneur Sarah Haselkorn on how working for a startup inspired her to launch her own business.
Entrepreneurs Take on the World — By Cruise Ship
In its inaugural run, the Unreasonable at Sea program kicked off just last week. Here’s a brief intro to the program and three of the entrepreneurs we’ll follow during their four-month voyage.
5 Mentors Every Entrepreneur Should Have
Having these types of people around to ask advice of and bounce ideas off can be essential to business owner's success.
Richard Branson on Being Richard Branson
The globetrotting billionaire and Virgin founder opens up about his legacy, what keeps him going, and why he'll never quite feel like he's 'made it.'
Emerging Entrepreneur of 2012: Jason Lucash
OrigAudio, the maker of innovative folding speakers, has doubled its sales every year since 2009.
Want to Make Key Industry Contacts? Tap Into Local Resources
Student entrepreneur Franco Capurro on how he managed to attract a top-notch board of advisers.
How Young Entrepreneurs Turned a Tweet from Richard Branson into $1 Million
In starting up, whatever you do, do not miss an opportunity to meet tastemakers like Sir Richard Branson. Here's how two young founders met the billionaire and won him over.
Are Young Treps Nurtured or Born?
Palo Alto Software founder Tim Berry talks about his family of entrepreneurs and asks the question: Can young entrepreneurs be cultivated?
Daddy, I want to be an Entrepreneur!
As starting a business is no easy task, it might be difficult to embrace a child's decision to follow in your footsteps. But you should try. Here are 8 ways to encourage your little ones.
7 Lessons Every Young Entrepreneur Can Learn From ‘SharkTank’
Even as the shark infested TV show can be intimidating, the business lessons are plentiful. Here are some inspired tips that even off-camera entrepreneurs can learn.
10 Things Colleges Don’t Tell Young Entrepreneurs at Graduation
A college degree can give grads confidence and poise. But it won't guarantee business success.
