Jason Ballard is a certified business and executive coach located in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the President of Soar Higher Coaching. In today’s hyper-connected world, success is rarely a solo ...

New York City is the best city for making connections in the startup world. In other aspects, however, the Big Apple is a ...

A few years ago, when interest rates were low, venture capital was abundant. Cheap capital allowed VCs to take more risks. However, with rising interest rates, investors are now more cautious, ...

Startups can benefit greatly from synergistic partnerships that provide access to new markets, audiences and technologies, accelerating their trajectory far beyond what they can achieve alone.

In my latest book, Experiential Intelligence (Matt Holt, 2023), I explore how personal and professional experiences shape behavior and team dynamics. The experiences your startup team goes ...

Replicating another company’s strategy may seem like a shortcut to success, but it’s rarely effective. A strategy isn’t just tactics, it’s a cohesive system of activities that work together. Changing ...

The conventional image of successful networking often involves crowded events, rapid-fire conversations, and the exchange of dozens of business cards, activities that can leave introverts feeling ...

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As an experienced entrepreneur, venture capitalist and Startup World Cup chairman, I recently wrote about how legacy corporations can become more innovative by attending startup competitions and ...

Strong startup execution begins with building a high-performing, complementary team. Early hires shape company culture, scalability and long-term operational success. Prioritize values, adaptability ...