BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – For nearly a decade, startups and small enterprises have turned to equity crowdfunding as a way to raise capital quickly and cost effectively. Equity crowdfunding is a form of crowdfunding that allows private companies to seek funding from amateur investors without the rigorous listing requirements of traditional public stock offerings…. Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Entrepreneurs often lack resources and funding needed to launch a venture and reach out to family and friends for initial support. But is it always good for a startup when individuals close to the founder are asked if they want to “be on the ground floor of something good?” New research… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Over the past 20 years, the Institute for Corporate Governance at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has gained national prominence. To reinforce the broader impact and interrelationship of corporate governance and ethics, the Institute for Corporate Governance is formally changing its name to the Institute for Corporate Governance and Ethics… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – As cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity, so have so-called crypto-influencers who offer advice about how to invest in crypto through their growing social media channels. But is their information of real investment value? Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business suggests that it isn’t. Writing in a recent issue… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The role of private equity investment in medical facilities has raised concerns about costs passed on to patients as well as decisions by physicians, but research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business found little evidence that it affects approaches to treatment. Haizhen Lin, professor and associate chairperson of business economics… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Angélica Guevara recently spoke with the CEO of an Indiana company that was facing a dilemma over a worker who was neurodivergent. The employee, who dealt with anxiety and autism, wasn’t meeting any of the goals being set for them despite many accommodations being made by the company. “Because disability is close… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Weather experts are warning that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began June 1, could be among the most active on record. Hurricanes annually cause millions of dollars in damage to households and public infrastructure, but also to businesses. Hurricanes and other extreme weather events also create spikes in uncertainty that… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The International Energy Agency reports that battery storage was the fastest growing technology in the power sector in 2023. Many storage projects involve large lithium-ion batteries that can absorb excess renewable energy from the power grid and redirect it back to the grid, lessening reliance on fossil fuels. But what’s the best… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – When companies announce plans to use a certain percentage of renewable energy, address greenhouse gas emissions or other environmental, social, and governance initiatives, they presumably present a commitment to these issues and a desire to build trust with stakeholders. But whether a firm is meeting ESG expectations of investors, clients, and other… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Much has been said about the power of social media – for good and for bad — and its importance as a communications and engagement tool. Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business shows how social media can be an effective tool to encourage prosocial behavior benefiting others — such… Read more »