Five lessons from Vinted: how to scale with purpose
From clearing out her wardrobe to building Lithuania’s first tech unicorn, Vinted founder Milda Mitkute reflects on what it takes to grow responsibly...
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Scaling a startup: Why you must focus on the ‘who’ as well as the ‘what’
February 13, 2026 • by David Sluss, Katie Badura, Yufei Zhong in Startups • 7 min read • 
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Passion for the product is vital to launch a startup, but it’s not enough to lead a scaling enterprise. David Sluss, Katie Badura, and Yufei Zhong share a two-step approach to...
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“We were so scared of our IPO”: Leaders Unplugged with former On Co-CEO Marc Maurer
July 8, 2025 • by Alyson Meister, Marc Maurer in Startups • 1 min read • 
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Marc Maurer shares how ON grew from startup to IPO by defying hype, focusing on purpose, and leading with humility in this candid Leaders Unplugged episode....
Beyond survival: What business leaders can learn from necessity entrepreneurs
Necessity entrepreneurs demonstrate remarkable resilience and creativity in the face of extreme challenges, offering valuable insights for business leaders seeking to navigate uncertainty in today’s complex global economy....
The Motor City takes a detour from Silicon Valley orthodoxy
Many regional developers have tried and failed to emulate Silicon Valley’s VC-driven model for innovation. Detroit, the birthplace of Ford, is following an alternative route – with promising results....
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The lean impact startup framework: Three steps to fuel positive societal change
Based on a study co-authored with Stephanie Wang, Sophie Bacq explains why we need a new understanding of the lean impact startup and how it can contribute to solving the grand challenges...
In the GenAI race, who will prevail? Expert tips for backing the winners
A flurry of venture capital activity presents investors with a challenge: how to distinguish genuine innovators from opportunistic players capitalizing on the AI hype. Enter Harshul Sanghi, a seasoned technology investor with...
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