In today’s competitive job market, having the right skills and experience is only part of the equation. Building a strong professional network can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities, ...

Dr. Prasad Akella is the founder and chairman of Drishti, which uses AI and video to empower manufacturing workers and optimize production. I was back in school recently—as a guest speaker in an ...

Startups can benefit greatly from synergistic partnerships that provide access to new markets, audiences and technologies, accelerating their trajectory far beyond what they can achieve alone.

The most impactful business relationships begin with genuine curiosity and a desire to help others — not with a pitch. Meaningful follow-up and long-term engagement — even via small gestures — create ...

There's a good reason why so many digital business leaders talk about engagement and relationships-- the modern workplace is a social space where your ability to rise into high-level positions is as ...

We’re all familiar with the old adage, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” Having a strong business network is a major factor in an entrepreneur’s long-term success, so it’s well worth your ...

There was a time in my life when I didn't focus on building my network. Although I knew the utility in business networking, I ignored it. I left it for others to do for me. Partners. Associates.

Most people I know hate networking. The very word can conjure unpleasant connotations for so many of us. This aversion is why a full re-framing of networking is so important, especially as we progress ...

Networking is key to getting new business and just to making your way as an entrepreneur. You never know what someone can do for you, and vice versa. The best networking is mutual—sharing ideas, ...

Many of us approach networking with the same level of enthusiasm we reserve for dental visits. It’s awkward. It feels unnatural. And if you’re anything like me, you might be thinking, “Why can’t I ...

Networking is a huge part of growing personally and professionally while you’re in college. For students at the University of Illinois (U of I), making solid professional connections is key to ...