Rick SongLendup: The Fintech Darling That Crashed and BurnedFounded in 2011 by Sasha Orlov and Jake Rosenberg, Lendup began with the goal of providing financial services to underbanked consumers with…Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023
Rick SongA Company’s Website: The First ImpressionA company’s website makes a vital first impression on prospective customers. In this analysis, we will compare the websites of two…Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023
Rick SongHindsight on Heinz: Behind the Ketchup Fraud CampaignKetchup packets and plastic bottles are the quiet workhorses of the condiment world. Heinz, Red Gold, and Hunt’s are all names we can…Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023
Rick SonginIDEA: Northeastern’s Venture AcceleratorBlack Wall Street and the Power of Entrepreneurship as a Tool for ChangeThis Black History Month, the IDEA management team had decided to spend some time reflecting on the history of black entrepreneurship and…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Rick SonginIDEA: Northeastern’s Venture AcceleratorNovember 2020 Gap Fund RecipientsIDEA works with over 300 active ventures, providing guidance and investment to facilitate and accelerate their growth. In November of 2020…Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021