Entrepreneurship Education: Lessons from A Gal’s Best Friend

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 17, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership

While preparing to launch LexION Capital several years ago, I decided that it was time to adopt a puppy. This sparked a chorus of “Are you insane?” I already heard that question plenty of times when I shared my business idea: build an independent,...

Do This, And Live A Longer, Happier Life

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 10, 2014 | Leadership

In the pursuit of health and happiness, the quality of our relationships is vital. On one hand, we’ve been hardwired to strive for individuality, but we also have a deep need for community. Strong, happy, healthy relationships in both these realms can add years...

Entrepreneurs Create Company Culture

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 8, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership

CEOs are the keepers of culture. As business leader, it is your job to set the tone. The company culture starts with you and reverberates throughout your whole organization. That’s true no matter how large or small your business. Growing startup or large...

LexION Capital: Made In America

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 4, 2014 | Leadership

In reflecting on Labor Day this past week, I thought about one of my favorite parts of running LexION Capital: the opportunity to create jobs for talented, mission-driven people. In my column for Inc. this week, I wrote about being “tapped” – hearing...

To Accomplish Great Work…

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 3, 2014 | Goal-setting

With Labor Day weekend now behind us, the coming change of season invites us to reflect and re-evaluate. I’ve always felt that September, the season of back-to-school and new beginnings, is the perfect time to think back on my goals, personal and professional,...