Monica Laurence

This week, I’m thrilled to share some personal news:I’ve joined the inaugural Board of Advisors for the Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Bucknell University—my alma mater. It feels like a full-circle moment. When I arrived at Bucknell, I declared a major in computer science. But you could just as easily find […]

What separates those who dabble from those who dominate?They don’t only dream big — they choose tools that match their ambition.Because the right tools don’t just support your business — they shape your trajectory. As an entrepreneur, your tools are more than helpful — they’re essential for building a successful, scalable,

If you’ve been reading for a while, you probably get why I chose the word Maverick.​This letter is for the ones who won’t stay in their lane.The ones building what doesn’t yet exist. The ones who question the rules, rewrite the script, and make moves others don’t see coming.​It’s for the

What do the best entrepreneurs rely on when the roadmap doesn’t exist? They tune in—not only to the market, but to themselves. They blend sharp strategy with honed perception. They’ve absorbed the data, tracked the patterns, listened deeply—and when it’s time to decide, they move with a clarity that comes

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”– Attributed to Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher and the founder of Taoism We’re living in an era of accelerated transformation. Shifts are happening at warp speed—technological, cultural, personal—and the entrepreneurs who thrive aren’t just adapting. They’re evolving.

The art of perception is an entrepreneurial advantage.In the world of entrepreneurship, clarity is currency. Yet so often, we mistake our clarity for the truth. Consider this image: a cylinder suspended in space casts two very different shadows depending on the angle of the light. From one viewpoint, a perfect square emerges. From another,