Ideas Made to Matter

SokoShare wins 2019 Enterprise Management Lab hackathon

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SokoShare would serve as the intermediary between small farmers and large grocery stores in Kenya.

Apr 18, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

4 ways to respond to climate gentrification

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In Miami, expected sea level rise is driving up inland real estate prices. Here are a few things to consider before investing in a new neighborhood.

Mar 6, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Economics

Economists rebuke Trump administration fuel economy analysis

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New work in “Science” finds “fundamental flaws and inconsistencies … at odds with basic economic theory.”

Dec 26, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

Is it up to business to save the planet?

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An MIT engineering professor and a business strategist debate.

Dec 3, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Marketing

Why the Butterball Turkey Talk Line works

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The holiday hotline is a study in successful content marketing.

Nov 15, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Supply Chain

4 ways to handle supply chain blind spots

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New technology, but also long-term relationships, and even lean manufacturing.

Nov 9, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

MIT awards $1 million in third annual Inclusive Innovation Challenge

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Companies helping rural farmers and online training platform for caregivers are among the winners.

Nov 9, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

'This Old House' goes modern with MIT energy pioneer

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The show's season premiere features David Miller's net-zero home.

Nov 5, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

Tallying a decade of global entrepreneurship

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The MIT Legatum Center's Fellows have created nearly 15,000 jobs in developing markets.

Oct 29, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

This tool is pushing people to take action on climate change

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New research suggests the best way to understand climate risks is interactive learning.

Oct 11, 2018
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