Opinion Stories

Behind the scenes of a scaling business: 3 reasons to care about HITRUST data safeguards

Editor’s note: This commentary — the second in a four-part series — is sponsored and produced by LightEdge, a leading provider of enterprise-grade data center solutions — rooted in colocation and private cloud, and wrapped in security and compliance. The company delivers always-on internet with highly interconnected data centers, unmatched Compliance as a Service, and…

Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas

First-person: Hands-on experience at Baker boosts career even before graduation

Editor’s note: This first-person student commentary — part of a two-part series by Halle Morrell of The Baker Orange — is sponsored and produced by Baker University. Located in Baldwin City, Kansas, Baker is building the next generations of leaders, achievers and innovators with a robust liberal arts education. The opinions expressed in this commentary…

Behind the scenes of a scaling business: Five steps to better HIPAA compliance

Editor’s note: This commentary — the first in a four-part series — is sponsored and produced by LightEdge, a leading provider of enterprise-grade data center solutions — rooted in colocation and private cloud, and wrapped in security and compliance. The company delivers always-on internet with highly interconnected data centers, unmatched Compliance as a Service, and…

Chris Brown, Venture Legal, Contract Canvas

Entrepreneurs’ intellectual property rights: This is where things get tricky

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary — the first in a four-part series — are the author’s alone. Chris Brown is the founder of Venture Legal where he represents startups, freelancers, and small businesses. This column is intended to be general in detail and does not constitute legal advice. For many new businesses,…

Tristan Mace, parkermace

From the Big Apple to the Heartland: A fresh set of eyes sees why KC is poised for growth

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Tristan Mace is an advisor to early-stage ventures, investment funds, and Fortune 500 companies, an occasional guest professor at The University of Texas, former corporate venture capitalist for Merck and AXA and a serial tech entrepreneur. Click here to read more about his…