Now that the new pope has just been named TIME Magazine's person of the year, it is time, I think, that we take at least a quick look at what he is saying, especially regarding the world's economic order, especially in his latest document issued toward the end of November.

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We have the sharks for an all healthcare Shark Tank, now we need the startups. Although someone pointed out on Twitter that Vinod Khosla should be in this group, and it’s true, he should be. So with that addition, what entrepreneurs should be pitching to this group on Friday night?

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Arthur Lipper, Chairman of British Far East Holdings Ltd. announced today that its website www.REXComparator.com which allows users to compare the results of royalties using different terms, as applied to the same projected revenues, now also allows the calculation and analysis of royalties combining debt and royalties. This feature can be directly accessed through www.REXDebt-ShareRoyalties.com

Barrels of ink and money have been devoted to predictions of where Americans will migrate, particularly younger ones. If you listen to big developer front groups such as the Urban Land Institute or pundits like Richard Florida, you would believe that smart companies that want to improve their chances of cadging skilled workers should head to such places as downtown Chicago, Manhattan and San Francisco, leaving their suburban office parks deserted like relics of a bygone era.

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If a life-sized Lego car that actually drives and is powered by nothing but air doesn't sound cool enough, consider this: The project was funded in part through a single tweet.

The car runs on compressed air, is made up of more than 500,000 Legos and can cruise along at some 15 mph. It's the brainchild of Raul Oaida, a 20-year-old Romanian who previously launched a Lego shuttle into space.

Ho ho ho, and happy holidays! While Santa Claus is busy making a list and checking it twice, we’ve been busy here at LinkedIn learning about the many talents of Santa Clauses around the world – from the French Père Noël to the German Weihnachtsmann. After looking through nearly 1,000 LinkedIn Profiles globally, we’ve got some fun findings to share with you.

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This year, conversations about creativity and innovation have been happening all over the world. And while there's still a long way to go, we're excited to see just how many schools and communities are embracing the importance of letting a child’s imagination run wild.

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There’s but one short week until Christmas, which means that your favorite local businesses/the nearest mall/your click-“expedited-shipping” finger are going to get busy in the days to come. But when it comes to buying presents for the creative folks in your life the pressure to come up with something both useful and clever can make this a stressful time of year. For that reason, we’ve assembled this list of can’t-miss presents for creative people of all stripes, and those looking to expand their creative horizons in 2014.

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In 2013, the industries being upended, reimagined, forever altered, and, yes, disrupted by Innovation Agents were as diverse and intriguing as the agents themselves. From French chefs to Hunger Games directors, and war-ravaged generals to a girl who codes, innovation--and the men and women driving real change--was everywhere.

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GSK announced a $1 million dollar prize for innovation in the emerging area of bioelectronics research. This prize will be awarded to the scientists who are first able to solve the challenge of creating a miniaturised, fully implantable device that can read, write and block the body’s electrical signals to treat disease and it is hoped that after finding a solution to this challenge will open and accelerate significant avenues of research in this field.

"Being an entrepreneur isn't an easy job," says Andres Teran, cofounder of Toplist, a social shopping recommendation startup. "There are moments that you have nothing and feel like things are never going to getting better."

Teran is referring to the days before his company's vital pivot point, when he and his team had dedicated their lives to creating a site they loved with features they themselves would want.

As 2013 winds down, we asked several venture capital investors to reflect on the past year and give us their outlook for 2014. The latest in our series is John Neis, managing director, Venture Investors.

Mr. Neis speaks about the challenge of putting together syndicates for life-sciences investment, how returns are improving and the need for biotech companies to perform after going public.

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Venture capitalists spent 2013 doing something they haven’t been able to for a while: reaping enormous returns.

At least 10 U.S. venture firms generated more than $1 billion each in returns from initial public offerings and acquisitions this year, according to filings and data compiled by Bloomberg. Consumer Internet, business software and e-commerce companies contributed to the gains.

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You know those people who get so much done it seems like they have 30 hours in every day while the rest of us mere mortals have a measly 24? You know, the ones who seem to get more accomplished before breakfast than you do all day?

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I’m sure there are exceptions somewhere, but so far, in 35-plus years of taking note of this, everybody I’ve met and gotten to know who devoutly adheres to this discipline becomes exceptionally successful and everybody I’ve met and gotten to know who ignores this discipline fails. Is it possible that this one discipline alone is so powerful it literally determines success or failure?

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Millions of artists, entrepreneurs, crafters, and solopreneurs dream of making a living doing what they love. But turning their vision into a viable business plan can feel like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Jennifer Lee knows what it’s like to make the entrepreneurial leap — and how to do it successfully. The key is showing creative types how to use — rather than stifle — the imagination and intuition that make them creative in the first place. Lee’s illustrated, colorful worksheets and step-by-step instructions are playful yet practical, enabling readers to get down to the essential business of defining their vision and nailing down plans for funding, marketing, networking, and long-term strategy. Both budding and seasoned business owners will benefit from Lee’s wonderfully original approach in The Right-Brain Business Plan.

Tech entrepreneurs can be tough to shop for. They are notorious workaholics with separation anxiety when it comes to their business. As a result, it can take serious planning to attract their attention — if you’re not a check-bearing VC or a member of their target market.

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Later this month, I’m coming up to my first anniversary as an entrepreneur. Needless to say, I’ve learned a few vital lessons in my 365 days of self-employment that I couldn’t have anticipated when I first struck out on my own. Here’s the hard-won wisdom I plan to take with me into year two and beyond:

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At the moment, Andreessen Horowitz is among the most prolific venture capital investors in the tech ecosystem. Just in the past eight days, the venture firm has announced six deals covering everything from bitcoin to crowdfunding to digital health. And the bets have often been on the larger side in terms of dollars invested.  In what is the largest bitcoin deal to-date, the firm led a $25M Series B deal to Coinbase then followed it up with an even bigger bet on virtual reality, leading a $75M investment into Oculus VR.

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