John Dearborn, 08/06/12

President, JumpStart Inc.

When it comes to a startup's success, being able to contribute experience and insight is almost as valuable as a unique idea or substantive funding.

Jeffrey Sachs, 08/06/12

Director, Earth Institute at Columbia University; author, 'The Price of Civilization'

The economic problems in the U.S. and Eurozone are mostly structural, not monetary. Unfortunately ideologues and politicians on both sides of the spectrum are interested in quick fixes rather than the real groundwork of economic progress.

John Arensmeyer, 08/03/12

Founder and CEO, Small Business Majority

Insurance companies across the nation owe Americans $1.1 billion, collectively, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. And based on an initial report, 28 percent of small employers offering benefits in 42 states will see part of that money. Those aren't bad odds.

E.J. Fagan, 08/06/12

New Media/Advocacy Coordinator, Global Financial Integrity

Repatriation holidays create vicious cycles. The first repatriation opens up the door to the possibility of avoiding taxes altogether, creating an expectation.

Mark Drapeau, 08/06/12

Retired biologist representing Microsoft to civic innovators and entrepreneurs

Don't be intimidated. You don't have to build computers, robots, or genomic sequencers if you don't want to. But everyone needs to be a little geeky these days.

Brant Secunda and Mark Allen, 08/03/12

Shaman-healer, Six-time world champion Ironman

Competing and winning are about more than working out and working hard. Learn how to develop a calm, confident, optimistic mindset bolstered by a balanced life. A fit soul, along with a fit body, will help you succeed at anything.

Stuart Wall, 08/03/12

Founder and CEO, Signpost

As we grow our internal sales force at Signpost, we constantly focus on building an efficient, healthy work environment that delivers results. Here are a few lessons we've learned along the way.

Laurence Shatkin, 08/02/12

Author

This job-creating strategy requires imagination and good networking skills, and not everyone is willing to invest the energy it requires. But for people who have the necessary skills and creativity, it may be the best way to get hired in a job market where advertised openings are scarce.

Steve Carlotti, 08/03/12

CEO, The Cambridge Group

The number of failed brands is large and even once very successful brands, such as Kodak, Compaq, Compuserve, are now shadows of their former selves. If brands are so valuable, why do so many fail or fade?

Bernie Bulkin, 08/03/12

Former Chief Scientist of BP; Chair, the UK Office of Renewable Energy

Many big companies have formal networks that meet regularly to share best practice. Everyone (well, almost everyone) wants these to be more than talk shops, or occasions for going someplace nice to spend a few days with your colleagues.

Job Creators Alliance, 08/02/12

A group of business leaders fighting to defend the free enterprise system

To indicate a collectivist achievement in personal accomplishment diminishes the individual and the efforts expended and, more importantly, the risks taken.

Guy Cimbalo, 08/03/12

Writer

Siegal just graduated from NYU and is giving Samplrs a full-time go. All the better that the company has a year of history, a growing customer base, and some nice media exposure.

Matthew Appelbaum, 08/01/12

Mayor of Boulder

Boulder's focus on the total package is working because we're not just a job, or just a nice place to live. We're a diverse community focused on business retention, a culture of innovation that attracts entrepreneurs and pushing the envelope.

Sudy Bharadwaj, 07/30/12

Co-Founder and CEO of Jackalope Jobs

What's really happening is that job seekers -- employed, unemployed, or underemployed -- are being underserved by the job search options available to them.

Neil Parmar, 07/30/12

Journalist and Hult Global Case Challenge winner

The longevity of Tilani's business model hinged on attracting enough consumers, but just as importantly, creating a robust network of companies willing to advertise via the CareZone app.

Anna Stork, 07/30/12

Co-founder of LuminAID Lab

When we consider our most basic human needs, we often think of food, water, and shelter. As we brainstormed what we could design that could make a difference, we turned our attention to another critical need: light.

Megan Berry, 08/01/12

Founder, LiftFive

There's been much ado about the NYC tech scene lately -- how it's heating up and it's increasing allure for startups. Having recently moved from San Francisco to New York in the midst of this debate, I can't help chiming in myself.