Why Top CEOs Are Bullish About the U.S. Economy
At the recent Yale CEO Caucus, approximately 60 top executives shared their perspectives on the economy in a wide-ranging, informal survey. The results revealed a surprising sentiment: optimism. Despite widespread economic pessimism in national polls, the CEOs in attendance are…
Women Entrepreneurs Driving Growth in Small Businesses
The landscape of small business ownership is evolving rapidly, and women are at the forefront of this transformation. Between 1997 and 2014, the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. surged by 68%, nearly double the growth rate of male-owned…
Bipartisan Push to Boost Startups Through Crowdfunding
In an unusual display of bipartisanship, Republicans and Democrats are rallying behind an initiative to stimulate job growth using crowdfunding—a concept originally popularized by unsigned rock bands raising money for tours and recording sessions through online donations. Now, Senator Scott…