Cover Story
Doing it right
The catering company Chowgirls has about 50 full-time employees and another 150 who are seasonal. In its early days, the company functioned largely with an internally created technology system. But as it has grown, its technology needs have become more complex — and necessary — as keeping track of everything from staffing events to logging […] Continue reading →
Letter From the Editor
MyWeels founder on catching a fast-moving ride
Elam Baer faced a big problem when Uber and Lyft threatened to leave town over a Minneapolis City Council ordinance dictating pay for drivers this spring. What he did next—create a rival rideshare service in just weeks called MyWeels—is an impressive example of leaping before you look. Baer has epilepsy and depends on rideshare services […] Continue reading →
Business Builders
Strategies for minimizing litigation risk
Litigation can be a costly and time-consuming process that can significantly impact a business’s financial health, reputation and overall operations. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to proactively manage litigation risk to minimize the potential negative consequences. This article provides practical tips businesses can use to manage litigation risk and navigate complex legal disputes. Litigation […] Continue reading →
Don’t fear the robots
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly pervasive, it’s natural to feel uneasy about its potential impact on our jobs and livelihoods. People are understandably nervous about AI. Headlines often scream about the impending robot takeover, stoking fears that AI will render human workers obsolete. Customer service representatives worry that chatbots and automated systems will replace […] Continue reading →
Networking in a post-COVID world
“You know everybody!” It’s a refrain I often hear from friends and business associates because of the expansive network I’ve established. With nearly 8 billion people on the planet, I still have plenty of good souls to meet — a process delayed by a worldwide pandemic that canceled events and sent us all home to […] Continue reading →
Inspiration or infringement: Protecting your intellectual property portfolio
Entrepreneurs spend years of ideating, envisioning and collaborating with trusted friends and family, thousands of hours, and exorbitant financial resources to bring an idea to life; when the public sees or experiences some bit of it, this enormous investment is rarely what they see, rather they are often just left inspired by the experience that investment has meant for them. In comes the issue of protecting your IP portfolio in a time where inspiration is too commonly wielded to justify infringement. Continue reading →
The new paradigm in key employee retention plans
The pandemic provided business owners with a unique opportunity for strategic contemplation, allowing them to consider how to emerge stronger and how to prepare the company for their ultimate departure. Continue reading →
Catching up
StemoniX founder now heading up breath-using Vocxi Health
When Upsize talked to Ping Yeh in late 2019, he was on a winning streak. His company, StemoniX, was the defending Minnesota Cup champion and had also just been named one of five companies to win a MEDy Award, which recognizes companies creating new solutions to redefine health and medicine, from Singularity University’s Exponential Medicine. […] Continue reading →
