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July 15, 2025

How Smart Startups Are Using Tech to Scale Impact and Enter New Markets

Big data from remote sensing, combined with advanced algorithms, can support the fight against illegal deforestation and conserve biodiversity. Yet, realizing such potential requires not only technological advances but also a viable business model at the firm level.

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The Cousin Marriage Tradition and How It Affects Business Performance in Africa

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The Power of Position: Why Status Tiers Influence Corporate Behavior

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Pay Transparency Doesn’t Lower Productivity—But Individual Responses Illuminate Workers’ Sense of What’s Fair

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How Smart Startups Are Using Tech to Scale Impact and Enter New Markets

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The Cousin Marriage Tradition and How It Affects Business Performance in Africa

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The Power of Position: Why Status Tiers Influence Corporate Behavior

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Pay Transparency Doesn’t Lower Productivity—But Individual Responses Illuminate Workers’ Sense of What’s Fair

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Here’s How Black Women Can Improve Their Chances of Founding a Tech Startup

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Thinking About Taking a Stance on a Political Issue? People Prefer You Stay Neutral

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Resilient Entrepreneurs Experience Challenges, But the Emotional Swings Are Far and Few in Between

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For Big Brands, There’s No Such Thing as Neutral When it Comes to Major Social Issues

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Disclosing Business Risks to Investors is a Winning Strategy for Successful Crowdfunding

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Negative stereotypes about female tech entrepreneurs hurt recruitment, but a diverse leadership team can ameliorate the issue

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February 18, 2025

Leveraging Social Capital in Low-Income Communities Has Benefits But Also Hidden Dangers

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February 4, 2025

Activist board members can be a boon for shareholders in the short term, but pose potential long-term harm to other stakeholders