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Entrepreneurship articles

opportunity in China
January 16, 2015

China – A land of opportunity for business start-ups?

There is massive opportunity in China, with some industries growing at an incredible rate. Which business start-up opportunities are more promising?

innovatove business models
December 18, 2014

How innovative business models can reshape an industry

Hult Professor, Olaf Groth, looks at what global factors are driving the emergence of innovative business models and how to capitalize on these changes.

Why female entrepreneurs are driving the start-up recovery
December 10, 2014

Why female entrepreneurs are driving the start-up recovery

Women entrepreneurs are leading the way for start-ups in the post-recession era, but what are the reasons for this?

Business woman working on corporate social responsibility in Africa
November 7, 2014

From exploitation to transformation – Focus on social impact requires new business models and transformative leaders

Companies are realizing social benefit through new business models to create improved social impact on the greater population. Read more

Color palate
October 31, 2014

How to (Gradually) Become a Different Company [HBR]

Read the five keys to A number of recent headline-grabbing announcements of divestments and split-ups by companies such as HP (spinning off its PC and printer businesses), GE (the sale of its appliances business to Electrolux), Bayer (the flotation of its MaterialScience chemicals business), and Royal Philips (its separation into two autonomous companies, Lighting and HealthTech) are putting the spotlight again on the phenomenon of “core shifting”success in "core shifting" and innovation to your business profile and core activities.

Hult Prize 2014 winners
September 27, 2014

Hult Prize winners to revolutionize health care in urban slums

The winners of the 2014 Hult Prize have been announced! Read which team won USD1million to revolutionized urban slum health care.