Don't trust anyone over the age of 30
Digital transformation is required to thrive and, increasingly, to survive. Companies that make the leap can, like Darwinian adapters, eat the lunch of those left behind
Fundraising should be an outcome for startups, not a goal
The best way to successfully raise capital is to be sure your performance outcomes give your investor something compelling to buy, says JumpStart’s Jerry Frantz.
Take your talents, skills with you as you move up
It is important to take a genuine interest in getting to know employees and understand their responsibilities, concerns, strengths and achievements, says Tri-C President Alex Johnson, Ph. D.
Don’t let the present obstruct your view of the future
Leaders often have a difficult time letting go of the things they can see or touch to go after ideas that only exist in their minds, says Fred Koury.
Educational attainment a key driver of economic growth
Ohio is the seventh-largest state but ranked 38th in educational attainment, which is clearly an economic stagnator, not a driver, says CNGC’s Lee Friedman.
How Chuck Mattera grew II-VI into a multibillion-dollar business
Chuck Mattera helps II-VI Inc., a leader in engineered materials, optoelectronic components and optical systems, seize opportunities to grow.
Jim Ziminski looks to innovation while empowering the Crane Renovation Group staff
The president believes in looking for ideas from outside of your industry and giving your employees room to spread their wings.
Data is driving Industry 4.0. Is your company equipped to compete?
Tri-C’s Ray Nejadfard examines smart manufacturing, its effect on the industry and how well prepared Northeast Ohio companies are for Industry 4.0.
How to use an enterprise operating system to solve business challenges
Implementing an enterprise operating system (EOS) to govern and streamline data can help your business operate more effectively and efficiently, says EOX Vantage’s Sudhir Achar.
A complex industry requires a customized risk management plan
Businesses in the chemicals, coatings, adhesives, lubricants and the polymers industry require more specialized coverage than that afforded in a standard package policy, say Hylant’s Jessica Kerrigan and Michael Baumgartner.