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The 11 Most Profitable Inventions of All Time

Most aspiring Biz Kids have similar daydreams: what if the gadget, gizmo, or service that fills their notebooks ends up being a runaway success? What if it makes them a millionaire? Or better yet, what if it goes down in … read more

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5 Mistakes that Changed the World

Few have felt very successful these last few months. Retailers’ numbers have plummeted, businesses have shuttered, and some schools have gone so far as to give all students A’s in acknowledgment of how their education has suffered. If history is … read more

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The World’s 5 Best Mistakes

Next time to really mess up, pat yourself on the back. You may have just discovered the world’s next billion-dollar idea. We’re all hard on ourselves when we make a mistake. But history is full of examples of happy accidents. … read more

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The Innovative Race to First

There is a much-loved term in the world of entrepreneurship called “first mover advantage.” The first mover advantage is the head start that is gained by being the very first person to enter a market or create a product. Steve … read more

Students Changing the World Again!

THE COPPENHAGEN WHEEL – Students at MIT are about to change the world of transportation (and start a new business) with their new invention called The Copenhagen Wheel.  This is a great example of thinking outside the box! They developed a … read more