Tag Archives: unreasonable business

iboc_janweek12014

A New Skool for Entrepreneurs

Introducing iBOC, a unique online resource that was created to develop the human being we call entrepreneur. Part people developer, part company accelerator, and part social network for entrepreneurs who want their businesses to make a difference in the world, … Read More »

Posted in Your Daily Caffeine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
dec_week1_documentary

Documentary to Premiere Next Week

Not Business As Usual is a provocative look at capitalism as envisioned by Nobel Prize winner Milton Friedman, the most influential economist of the late 20th century. The film explores why he only measured success by one metric: Greed. And … Read More »

Posted in Your Daily Caffeine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment
1312w4-BlogLead

It’s the Little Things That Matter Most

As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped us shape our business. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the … Read More »

Posted in Your Daily Caffeine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
nov_week4_rare_individual

What Does it Really Mean to be a Social Entrepreneur?

People have their own definitions for what makes a “social entrepreneur”. But to Sally Osberg, CEO of Skoll Foundation, it all boils down to being the person who takes action on the problem, whatever that may be, when nobody else … Read More »

Posted in Changemakers | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment
oct_week4_without_water

A Rich Man’s Convenience is a Poor Man’s Lifesaver

All Ludwick Marishane wanted to do was take a bath. What he discovered could solve a local pandemic. Eight million people go permanently blind in Africa each year because of a disease called Trachoma. It can be prevented by bathing … Read More »

Posted in Changemakers | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
nov_week2_socialight

Canada’s Ultimate Leadership & Entrepreneurship Event

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, community leader, or someone with a dream, this conference was created for YOU. SociaLIGHT brings together a world class community and tribe committed to positive systemic impact. The annual renowned Conference celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week, and … Read More »

Posted in Changemakers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
oct_week4_greed

Attack of the Profit Zombies

In the spirit of Halloween, I can’t help but observe that we are on the edge of a real-life zombie apocalypse. Okay, so maybe we aren’t technically running for our lives from the undead and arming ourselves with axes and … Read More »

Posted in Changemakers | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment
sept_week5_breakthroughs_breakdowns

What Every Entrepreneur Already Knows

“The challenge of most start-ups is just dealing with the emotional ups and downs which are like…huge.” We found this confession from Dave McClure to be comforting. As entrepreneurs, while we have all experienced our own unique breakthroughs, we all … Read More »

Posted in Changemakers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
startup_finance_101_event_banner_session3

Financial Modeling and Valuation for Entrepreneurs

Startup Finance 101 Session Three is our continuing series of financial workshops specifically created to address the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and start-ups. In this third session, we will cover the following: Top Down Vs. Bottom Up Development of … Read More »

Posted in New Skool Finance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments
Advice-for-Entrepreneurs

Ideas That Spread, Win

What’s the point of creating something great if no one will know about it? In this lecture, author and entrepreneur Seth Godin tells the story of the greatest thing since sliced bread: marketing. Capturing people’s attention and spreading your idea … Read More »

Posted in Changemakers | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment