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 ...

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 ...

If you want to advance your career, you’ll need to build a strong network. The statistics make the case: 54% of people report getting their job through a connection, according to a 2025 survey by ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

Having the right professional network can be especially helpful as you grow in your career. But, whether you’re looking for a new job, a mentor, or the right people in your field to connect with, ...

Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step and joined a networking group. Now what? Simply attending meetings and adding the membership to your LinkedIn profile isn’t enough—you need to actively ...

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 ...