Weekly Founder Wisdom

Some entrepreneurs are looking to fine-tune existing ideas, while others are trying to turn industries on their head. According to Peter Rojas, co-founder of gdgt, the path to disruption is through generosity and empathy. And he’s not looking at the world through rose-colored glasses—this post makes a serious case for getting closer to your customer.

Making connections and building leads in an authentic and efficient way can be a struggle for the new and experienced entrepreneur alike. Howard Lindzon of StockTwits explains how he creates opportunities through information sharing, and how he finally got 50 Instagram “likes.”