Measuring return-on-leadership

A baby formula startup and the power of failing

Good morning, Broadsheet readers! All eyes are on Georgia, Google workers unionize, and an infant formula company fails—and tries again. Have a lovely Tuesday. – If at first you don’t succeed… As we make our way through the first full week of the new year, I’m thinking a lot about how I want to approach […]

IBM received the most patents in 2020. Here’s the rest of the top 20

IBM held its long-time place as the top recipient of U.S. patents in 2020 with 9,130 inventions, followed by Samsung, Canon and Microsoft. Others in the top 10 include Apple and Intel, according to research firm IFI. While the total number of issued patents dropped slightly from a record of 354,428 in 2019, published patent […]

Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures pours more money into female-focused venture fund

Her firm is joining Female Founders Fund’s latest $57 million fund. Read More