thinkslashdo / Monthly Archive: January 2012

Status Update: Facebook IPO

Posted on January 30, 2012 by instituteB

The much anticipated Facebook IPO looks like it is just around the corner and it appears that Morgan Stanley is going to be the lead underwriter. Reports indicate that the filing could happen as early as this Wednesday. Valuation is … Read More »

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Entrepreneur Q&A: Doug Burgoyne of FROGBOX

Posted on January 26, 2012 by instituteB

institute B: What drove you to create FROGBOX? Doug Burgoyne: My business partner and I had been searching for a business to create for a while. Our approach was very methodical. We met weekly to discuss businesses that we admired … Read More »

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Socially Conscious Corporation?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by instituteB

Question: Is it a company’s responsibility to put the interest of society first? Answer: A big, unmitigated, yes. As much as the ‘world’ proposes that we are all disconnected individuals that have to fend for ourselves, we all know that … Read More »

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The Definition of: Unreasonable Business

Posted on January 22, 2012 by instituteB

In 2001 a group of a dozen of wide-eyed bushy tailed employees of upstart lululemon athletica sat in a living room and declared that Nike would become their main competitor. Although at face value this may not seem surprising, it … Read More »

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SVE: Social Ventures Go Mainstream

Posted on January 18, 2012 by instituteB

Canada officially gave notice to the UN that it was terminating its obligations under the Kyoto protocol. There is a complicated mix of political and economic reasons, but at the end of the day Canada was not in position to … Read More »

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Top 5 Qualities of a Successful CEO

Posted on January 16, 2012 by instituteB

Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, John Lennon/Paul McCartney, Bono, Michael Jackson - titans of modern music who still resonate after decades of success. I think the CEO’s of the world could learn a thing or two from this motley crew. Why? … Read More »

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Nicole Bridger: How do you know you’re buying eco-friendly apparel?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by instituteB

Ah, the struggle to find clothing that suits your style and your ethics…. It’s not easy. The first step is to evaluate your level of dedication to the cause. If you are already super committed than you are probably more … Read More »

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30 Second MBA: What is the business case for generosity?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by instituteB

Check out our Skool Principal, Darrell Kopke’s response to Fast Company‘s ’30 Second MBA’ question: what is the business case for generosity? How many relationships do you have in business? Think about it. You have relationships with your co-workers, your … Read More »

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Ethical Funds: Good Idea, Bad Business

Posted on January 9, 2012 by instituteB

The concept of ethical or socially responsible funds stormed the market well over 10 years ago and by all accounts hasn’t been a profitable venture. We reviewed balanced funds with a 10 year history from The Forum for Sustainable and … Read More »

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