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"When you're talking to me in the first minute, I'm thinking - is this person a leader?" - Ron Conway, American angel investor, often described as one of Silicon Valley's "super angels"

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is the way of the future when it comes to successfully scaling your business, but doing it well is more complex than a one-size-fits-all approach.

The sun is shining on Asia, and experts say the 'next big thing' in business could come out of the region

Egypt, the land of pyramids, pharaohs, and the Nile, is fast becoming one of the hottest startup hubs in the Middle East and Africa region

Investing in the startup space is also an opportunity to invest in projects that align with a desired impact

You can put on an entrepreneur's cap, start a small business and be completely satisfied with this niche space you have created for yourself. Or, you may think big and work your way towards being the CEO of a large conglomerate. Here are few tips about how to look at the big picture

How we engage our people, how we lead, and how we represent ourselves in the market is, in essence, our culture

There are other facets of Innovation, which need careful attention and should be instilled within the philosophy of the innovation gurus to avoid the innovation myopia

If agility is just tinkering around the edges, no one really understands the true, core processes at the heart of everything

Business transformation is about intent; identifying what needs to change and strategically updating from within in a focused way

Incubator managers need to have mechanisms to monitor founder development and startup progress to decide appropriate focus in terms of learning and/or performance

Gimmicky perks can be masqueraded as benefits but they're not what employees really want

Smart regulations is the art and science of rule-making, an expertise developed with experience and a deep understanding of the sensitivity of rule-making

Achieving sustainability is ultimately a balancing act that involves weighing up the need to future-proof for long-term viability against the short-term, potentially increased costs of creating adaptive infrastructures.

Taking an opponent's piece can open up an opportunity for you to strike deep in their territory, just like winning a big contract can negatively impact your competitors.

Among the key interest areas Foo is most excited about are the application of data and technology to solve problems at scale

China's innovation potential is considerable and it is in Australia's best interests to form deep, lasting relationships as they grow in knowledge and networks

While testing can play a major role in quality assurance, it has a set of disadvantages that could be detrimental to the development of businesses

If companies can be comfortable taking stern public stands on issues like workplace violence, gender discrimination and work-life balance, then why not on the environment?

In the face of an ever-changing world, the question from students of "How will this help me in the 'real' world?" is a legitimate one while examining why they are being taught certain skills at school

Large companies have recently found models to engage with startups that revolve primarily around technology