Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

How a small change will reduce distortion in measuring innovation

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A major economic development organization's definition of innovation just changed.

Oct 30, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

Tallying a decade of global entrepreneurship

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The MIT Legatum Center's Fellows have created nearly 15,000 jobs in developing markets.

Oct 29, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Career

3 professional life hacks from a billionaire introvert

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LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman on limited serendipity, betting on a reference, and embracing your skillset.

Oct 29, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Ethics

4 red flags that signaled Theranos' downfall

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The blood testing startup's culture and claim set the stage for its demise.

Oct 29, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

Alt-labor, explained

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Alt-labor describes the informal coalition of organizations that is pushing to advance workers’ rights in the wake of decreased union membership.

Oct 29, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Career

MIT grads among 100 top female founders

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The businesswomen are the minds behind companies like Blendoor, ThirdLove, and RockPaperRobot.

Oct 12, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

This startup will make verifying data easier for companies

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And a consumer digital ID wallet will rely on blockchain technology for secure validation.

Oct 3, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Venture Capital

Here’s what Riot Ventures is investing in — and why

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Steve Marcus looks for big ideas in their earliest stages.

Sep 28, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Diversity

How going out can spur outside-the-box thinking

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Close intercultural friendships and romantic relationships can boost creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Sep 18, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

Talking city startups with Clara Brenner

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A venture capitalist solving city problems discusses regulation as competitive advantage, the limits of the private sector, and the value of curbs.

Sep 17, 2018
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