I advise all of the entrepreneurs that I know to attend at least one entrepreneurship event every week. The worst thing an entrepreneur can do is to confine his or herself to a cubby hole. Vivek Wadhwa adviseattendbad Change image and share on social
What you want in a mentor is someone who truly cares for you and who will look after your interests and not just their own. When you do come across the right person to mentor you, start by showing them that the time they spend with you is worthwhile. Vivek Wadhwa careinterestmentor share on social
You may not believe in anything called a work-life balance, but your body certainly does. You need to monitor and nurture your body. Vivek Wadhwa balancebodycall Change image and share on social
A key ingredient in innovation is the ability to challenge authority and break rules. Vivek Wadhwa abilityauthoritybreak Change image and share on social
Business executives need to start by spelling out and communicating their values. Then they need to lead by example. This means getting rid of the bad apples and declining opportunities that bring instant wealth at the cost of selling one's soul. Vivek Wadhwa applebadbring share on social
The harsh reality is that if you are middle-aged, write computer code for a living, and earn a six-figure salary, you're headed for the unemployment lines. Your market value declines as you age, and it becomes harder and harder to get a job. Vivek Wadhwa agecodecomputer share on social
The fact is that you are never too old to innovate. Vivek Wadhwa factinnovate Change image and share on social
The natives of Silicon Valley learned long ago that when you share your knowledge with someone else, one plus one usually equals three. You both learn each other's ideas, and you come up with new ones. Vivek Wadhwa agoequalidea share on social
What the tech industry often forgets is that with age comes wisdom. Older workers are usually better at following direction, mentoring, and leading. Vivek Wadhwa agedirectionforget Change image and share on social
Outsourcing was the bogeyman of the '90s. Protectionists portrayed it as an evil that would take American jobs away. Yes, some jobs did go offshore as people feared, but it made the global economic pie grow bigger. Vivek Wadhwa 90samericanbig share on social