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2 08, 2019

Tell Stories, Not Fairy Tales

2019-08-02T14:44:20+00:00

This is part of an ongoing series of posts by our Entrepreneur in Residence, Kosta Ligris, focused on guidance for the student teams taking part in our MIT delta v accelerator. “Remember, you’re the one that can fill the world with sunshine.” --Snow White Once upon a time, at a magical Institute ...

Tell Stories, Not Fairy Tales2019-08-02T14:44:20+00:00
26 07, 2019

Connecting the Dots

2019-07-26T14:51:31+00:00

This is part of an ongoing series of posts by our Entrepreneur in Residence, Kosta Ligris, focused on guidance for the student teams taking part in our MIT delta v accelerator. “Your network is the people who want to help you -- and you want to help them -- and that’s really ...

Connecting the Dots2019-07-26T14:51:31+00:00
19 07, 2019

The Art of Listening

2019-07-19T11:36:30+00:00

This is part of an ongoing series of posts by our Entrepreneur in Residence, Kosta Ligris, focused on guidance for the student teams taking part in our MIT delta v accelerator. “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say." --Bryant H. McGill Much ...

The Art of Listening2019-07-19T11:36:30+00:00
12 07, 2019

Leaders are Decisive: Wanna Bet?

2019-07-12T10:59:24+00:00

This is part of an ongoing series of posts by our Entrepreneur in Residence, Kosta Ligris, focused on guidance for the student teams taking part in our MIT delta v accelerator. “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, ...

Leaders are Decisive: Wanna Bet?2019-07-12T10:59:24+00:00
28 06, 2019

It’s All About Telling That Story

2019-06-28T12:06:42+00:00

This is part of an ongoing series of posts by our Entrepreneur in Residence Kosta Ligris focused on guidance for the student teams taking part in our MIT delta v accelerator. “Those who tell great stories rule the world” – Native American Proverb   As we wrap up week 3 of delta ...

It’s All About Telling That Story2019-06-28T12:06:42+00:00
21 06, 2019

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

2019-06-21T14:37:51+00:00

This is part of an ongoing series of posts by our Entrepreneur in Residence, Kosta Ligris, focused on guidance for the student teams taking part in our MIT delta v accelerator. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure” – Paulo Coelho ...

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable2019-06-21T14:37:51+00:00
3 04, 2019

Women and Work: Intentional Invisibility?

2019-04-03T15:37:27+00:00

Be seen. Speak up. Make your voice heard. These are lessons that are taught as we enter the workforce and climb the ladder to corporate success. Yet, many women are uncomfortable with this advice, even though they want to succeed. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review titled “Why Women Stay ...

Women and Work: Intentional Invisibility?2019-04-03T15:37:27+00:00
26 11, 2018

Necessity Vs. Innovation-Based Entrepreneurs

2018-11-26T12:20:05+00:00

What makes someone an entrepreneur? Most simply defined, an entrepreneur is a person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill that void. But others will argue that a “true” entrepreneur must come up with an innovative new product or service and then operates their business to sell and ...

Necessity Vs. Innovation-Based Entrepreneurs2018-11-26T12:20:05+00:00
16 11, 2018

Giving Thanks for the Essence of Entrepreneurship

2018-11-16T12:21:42+00:00

Recently, I spent time in Zurich, Munich and Milan meeting with MIT alumni, in the hopes of gaining philanthropic support for the programs run by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. As I talked with our alumni in these cities, it made me think of the Entrepreneurial Philanthropy practice put forward ...

Giving Thanks for the Essence of Entrepreneurship2018-11-16T12:21:42+00:00
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