by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Apr 3, 2017
The New York Times and CB Insights partnered this week to publish a list of the top 20 “winningest” venture capitalists in the world. I’ve personally interviewed some of the investors who made the New York Times list and I’ve followed the others. Seven of...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Mar 27, 2017
Storytelling in business presentations is more likely to move audiences to action. Thanks to advances in neuroscience, brain scans, and data-driven studies, we’ve learned more about persuasion in the past decade than we had ever known previously. We know what...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Mar 23, 2017
Passion and creativity are the two essential qualities driving successful entrepreneurs Successful entrepreneurs are deeply passionate about their chosen field. Passion and creativity co-exist. It’s nearly impossible to have one without the other. Here’s...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Mar 4, 2017
Every receipt tells a story and Walmart wanted to get maximum exposure for sharing those stories. Walmart chose the 89th Annual Academy Awards to unveil its new ad campaign, assigning filmmakers like Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to create 60-second “films” based on...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Feb 19, 2017
Every year Bill and Melinda Gates write a newsletter to update the world on The Gates Foundation and its work in the areas of poverty, education and global health. The letters provide excellent examples of how to communicate complex subjects. The 2017 Annual Gates...
by carolynkilmer@gmail.com | Feb 16, 2017
You’ll rarely find the words “celebrity” and “statistician” in the same title, but Hans Rosling was both. Rosling passed away at the age of 68. His now famous TED Talks made Rosling a worldwide sensation, but his commitment to uncovering the...
