Whether it occurs in your childhood during school or right-in-the-middle of your career, everyone goes through a personal struggle. Christina Luconi shares her own story of overcoming her struggles and how it has benefitted her in her career and in her life.
Stories
By: Christina Luconi | August 24, 2017
By: Peter Karlson | August 23, 2017
If your software company’s medium-to-long term plans include merging or being acquired, there are essential aspects of your business that you should focus on now. Peter Karlson writes about how there are two business areas companies should focus on when this happens.
By: Christina Luconi | August 17, 2017
During your career, you don't always have to be the comedian as cracking a joke once in a while can certainly lighten the mood on a stressful day. Christina Luconi writes about the importance of good humor in the workplace and how it helps everyone.
By: Christina Luconi | August 10, 2017
Despite a changing world, there are still some men in the workplace that still have closed minds. In a change of pace from her regular posts, Christina Luconi writes a letter to those who still discriminate.
By: Christina Luconi | August 3, 2017
Understanding how to prioritize will ultimately play a major factor in the success of your projects, team, and leaderships. Christina Luconi writes about how one can prioritize their week through long-term planning and hard work.
Office Tours
By: Colin W. Barry | August 1, 2017
Check out our Office Tour featuring lots of pictures from Liaison's offices in Watertown, Massachusetts.
By: Christina Luconi | July 27, 2017
As the old saying goes, "Patience is a virtue" and it can be applied to the workplace. Christina Luconi writes about how being patient and waiting for the right opportunities can pay off in the long run.
By: | July 26, 2017
Referrals are important for anyone to grow their career. The content you share with your network to support referral marketing efforts should be educational and value-driven. Natalie Nathanson writes about how sharing and creating content can help grow someone's network.
By: | July 25, 2017
The signs are clear that the end of strict “business-to-business” (B2B) products and services are going on life support. What does this mean for your business? Jeff Williams writes about the five signs business owners should look out for in the "New Age of the Customer."
By: Ashley Perez | July 24, 2017
Throughout the years, Carbon Black's Ashley Perez learned that no two mentors are the same. Perez writes about how finding the right mentor can help someone grow in their professional career, and how one can find that particular mentor.
By: Christina Luconi | July 20, 2017
Technology is a beautiful thing, but there's no replacing human contact. Here are some of the benefits of why you should get out from behind your desk and talk to people live.
By: Sarah Salbu Young | July 19, 2017
Sarah Salbu connected with Komand founder and CEO, Jen Andre to learn about the company's platform and how it helps cybersecurity companies monitor their work. Andre also shares her experience in cybersecurity and her path as an entrepreneur.
By: Christina Luconi | July 13, 2017
Sometimes, applying the simple life lessons family members teach you can be the best technique for getting head in the workplace; lessons like "do your job" and "branch out." Christina Luconi writes about these, and others, and how they can go a long way for someone's career.
By: Gabriela McManus | July 11, 2017
If someone wants to move up in their respective organization, it’s up to them to get the help they need to achieve their career goals. Intelligent.ly's Gabriela McManus lists what employees should, and shouldn't, do to get ahead in their careers.
By: Nina Stepanov | July 10, 2017
Jack Klinck is the Managing Partner at Hyperplane Venture Capital. Read his Investor Profile to learn more about his history with the firm and which tech sectors he finds the most interesting in Boston.
By: John Arsneault | July 6, 2017
The cloud’s impact on technology and business is already profound and the tech world is still in the early stages of adoption. John Arsenault writes about how the current state of cloud technology is affecting entrerprise IT, and the tech sector, and how it can change things for the future.
By: Christina Luconi | July 6, 2017
We all fight battles at work, though most not nearly dramatic as a bear fight. That said, that’s not the true measure of courage. Christina Luconi lists several traits of what she believes is a courageous leader in the workplace and how someone can become that leader.
By: Christina Luconi | June 29, 2017
The concepts of diversity and inclusion are not buzzwords like “pivot” and “disrupt," they are critical components to building a healthy organization. Christina Luconi describes how a company can round out their employee ranks with diversity and inclusion.
By: Nina Stepanov | June 26, 2017
Womentum is a crowdfunding platform for women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Nina Stepanov interviewed two of company's co-founders, Prabha Dublish and Derek Tu, about how they have achieved success overseas.
By: Christina Luconi | June 22, 2017
Hiring managers tasked with adding members to a company's team will have to take note of a potential hire's various qualities. Christina Luconi lists a few of them, but highlights how managers should have realistic expectations. In short, don't look for a "unicorn."
By: Nina Stepanov | June 19, 2017
Russ Wilcox is the latest addition to the Pillar team. Read our Investor Profile to learn more about his background and what he's targeting for his investments.
By: Peter Karlson | June 19, 2017
Today’s technology investors look for information from every angle before determining whether or not to invest in an organization. NeuEon's Peter Karlson writes about how investors can find, and minimize, risks when looking for what tech companies to invest in.
By: Christina Luconi | June 15, 2017
Graduation season is upon us, and a plethora of newly minted graduates are ready to hit the ground running. However, sometimes the job search may not go as planned, its not a sign of things coming to an end. Christina Luconi offers recent graduates some sound advice when entering the workforce.
By: Christine Fiske | June 14, 2017
When you’re running a startup, managing the finances are important, but it shouldn’t be your first priority. Christine Fiske recently interviewed Dave Chapman, Founder and CEO of Starter-Fluid, and lists ten vital tips for managing finances for a startup.
By: Zach Winn | June 12, 2017
Como Audio released its first two products, multi-room “smart speakers” Solo and Duetto. In a new Kickstarter campaign, the company is raising money for its latest products, Amico and Musica. Zach Winn interviewed Tom DeVesto, Como's founder, about his history with manufacturing audio speakers including how he founded Cambridge Soundworks.
By: Christina Luconi | June 8, 2017
People have an idea of what it means to be a bada$$. For Christina Luconi, it’s not about attempting to be cool or tough; it’s about going out into the world and tackling it to the best of your abilities. In her post this week, she details how one can fit that mold.
By: Gabriela McManus | June 7, 2017
It's always a good idea to seek out a mentor, but how does one go about that? Intelligent.ly's Gabriela McManus lists and describes five rules for those looking to seek out the mentor they believe is right for them.
By: Colin W. Barry | June 6, 2017
OffGridBox creates compact, modular devices created for producing fresh and drinkable water, as well as the ability to generate power from solar panels. VentureFizz interviewed co-founder and CEO, Emiliano Cecchini about the company's success overseas in countries such as Rwanda, as well as his time spent at Techstars.
By: Keith Cline | May 30, 2017
ATG (Art Technology Group) was one of Boston's anchor tech companies before its acquisition by Oracle in 2011 for $1B. Here's a list of notable alumni in the Boston tech scene.
By: Christina Luconi | May 25, 2017
Have you ever considered what impression you make? Christina Luconi writes about how important a first impression can be for a new employee and how one make the best possible first impression.