Recent Posts
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What does it mean to tell a story that is “rational?”
By Associate Professor of Communication, Rebecca Gill, Ph.D In a previous blog post, I discussed the confusing, sometimes conflicting, advice given to entrepreneurs when it comes to telling their story. Part of the problem with this advice is that it forgets to take into […]
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Demo Day 2018
HYPE Sam Perkins ’18 Hype is a mobile app attempting to disrupt the restaurant review industry by getting rid of the need for traditional reviews altogether. People have a hard time trusting reviews of dining locations based on the tastes and background of total strangers. By […]
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George Papakonstantinou (’18)
“Prior to Startup Lab, I believed that the most successful entrepreneurs were just lucky or just in the right place at the right time. But through Startup Lab, I learned the specific method that entrepreneurs go through including customer discovery and validating your idea, which […]
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5 Traits Successful Artists and Entrepreneurs Have in Common
By Communication and Program Director, Jennifer Bennet, Ed.D Initially, our knee jerk reaction is to think that artists and entrepreneurs are completely different and complete opposites. But as you begin to examine the characteristics, traits and mindsets of both, you will soon find that […]
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Is Storytelling the Answer?
By Associate Professor of Communication, Rebecca Gill, Ph.D There is no doubt that storytelling has become the latest tool deemed crucial to an entrepreneur’s toolkit. Articles emphasizing the value of storytelling are frequent in Forbes, Entrepreneur, INC., and countless blog posts across the Internet. […]