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Fintech startups need regulatory approvals from about 400 U.S. agencies, but a secret weapon can help them navigate this tough business environment.

Niche marketplaces are already following Uber's model. But that doesn't mean these companies shouldn't worry once Uber brings its vast resources and funding to their category.

Here are three ways that, as an entrepreneur, you can jump into the hot, hot IoT.

Fintech doesn't just impact how we manage our money. That's why entrepreneurs should be determining where they fit into this lucrative landscape.

Tap into the sharing economy for talent you couldn't otherwise afford. But make sure to approach this decentralized workforce correctly.

The visible on-demand boom signals a shift from horizontal business models to vertical marketplaces. Here's what lies ahead in the 'age of vertical.'

Google Glass may not have taken off. But could other augmented reality offerings have a big impact on the way we work?

Data has increased at breakneck speeds. But what's the point if you aren't processing it as fast as it comes in?

The temptation to expand your startup quickly is enticing. But, without the right milestones and metrics, you may fail.

Money-starved millennials are the star consumers of the sharing economy today. But what happens once they have money of their own?

Ignore the misconceptions out there. The gig economy is more beneficial than you think.

By understanding market value, you can determine two things: the addressable market and the available market. Learn to outline the difference of each for your startup.

As startups in the enterprise space deal with David-and-Goliath dynamics, they're honing their weapons to overcome the giants' advantages.

Urgent global social needs and unprecedented advancements in technology have made sustainable capitalism a necessary development.

A spate of valuations below expectations has many tech investors worried but the problem is likely just normal Silicon Valley volatility.

How will future markets function when technology drives the marginal cost of goods and services nearly to zero?

Billion-dollar businesses are built one customer at a time.

The first step to finding the right partner is figuring out specifically what you need the partnership to accomplish.

Gig workers are demanding pay that affords them the benefits full time workers take for granted.

Hiring the right people for a company taking root in an entirely new economic sector might be the ultimate recruiting challenge.

Some office cultures make older employees feel younger than their years, with dramatic benefits for them and the company.

Uber and Airbnb are exalted examples of sharing-economy success. Many more companies you've never heard of illustrate what not to do.

Your culture should help you strike a balance with financial concerns. But it shouldn't be dominant.

Companies in the booming sharing economy depend on contractors who may legally qualify as full time employees. The distinction is crucial for both workers and their employers.

The people you need don't need the job you're offering, so you have to get them to really want it.

Fax machines remain a mainstay of the almost unfathomably large insurance market. The tech opportunities are immense.

Once complacent because of the dominance of its software, the company is moving forward in both cloud and mobile.

Customer evangelism, helpful content and alignment of sales and marketing are just some of their ingredients for success.

The growth of the sharing economy shows no signs of slacking, largely because entrepreneurs continue to innovate.

Thank Airbnb, Trulia and other niche players for the potential partnerships -- and more -- that they offer entrepreneurs.