One of the first things any entrepreneur needs is a business plan, but coming up with a successful plan can be an intimidating process. According to experts at Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship, it’s […]
Author: Niki Gianakaris
Niki Gianakaris: Niki is the executive director of media relations, overseeing the team of news officers, and handling media communications for many central university administrative areas, including community engagement programs, international programs, university libraries, and more. She also works with the LeBow College of Business and the Close School of Entrepreneurship. She has worked at Drexel for 13+ years and still hasn’t mastered parallel parking. When not writing about Drexel, she enjoys reading books and learning about other cultures. Follow her at @DrexelNiki or view her blog posts here. Contact Niki at ngianakaris@drexel.edu or 215.895.6741.
Project One, TeamRate and TruckBux Win Big at Drexel Startup Fest
Startups that can improve how students solve math problems, work better together in a group and even simplify grabbing lunch at the nearest food truck were the top winners at the 2017 Startup Fest hosted […]
Q&A: Why Should We Recognize Big Data Innovators?
Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business recently announced the winners of its 2017 Drexel LeBow Analytics 50, an initiative that spotlights best practices and recognizes organizations using analytics to solve business challenges. The winners were […]
Top Branding Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs
Branding is often one of the biggest challenges when establishing a startup or launching a new product. Experts from Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship offer the following brand-building tips for young entrepreneurs to keep […]
Moms and Dads Should be Given Equal Leave to Bond with Their Newborn
In an opinion piece published in the Sept. 10 edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Natalie Pedersen, PhD, assistant professor of legal studies in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, wrote about the struggles companies face […]
Paying Americans Does Little to Change Their Exercise Habits
Many Americans at some point decide to get in shape and join a gym making pretty ambitious goals for themselves, but just a few weeks later they start to lose momentum. A new study circulated […]
Poor Global Reputation Could Put U.S. Exports at Risk
The results of a recent Pew Research Center survey on the reputation of President Donald Trump and the United States in 37 countries revealed that favorable global attitudes toward America have declined. In light of […]
Corporate Tax Cuts Impact Amount and Quality of Merger Activity
Tax cuts for companies producing work or goods in the United States can be significant and in many cases not only affect the number of mergers and acquisitions for companies receiving the cuts, but also […]
Face-to-Face, Respectful and Thoughtful Dialogue Key to Repairing Divided Nation
Written by Drexel University President John Fry and published in Inside Sources, this piece explores how social media is creating a dangerous feedback loop that is making it difficult to consider other points of view, […]
Vintage Neon Signs Light Up at Drexel
Vintage neon signs, clocks and art pieces that once belonged to businesses in Philadelphia are back on display on Drexel University’s campus. The windows of the former Firestone building at 32nd and Market Streets — […]
