Trustee Doug Kelley has created a mini-industry that’s out to recover as much as $18.4 billion for the victims of the Petters Ponzi scheme. But the recovery efforts are making many debtors—which include nonprofits—feel victimized.

His answer to that question is deceptively simple: “Something that changes the world.” The founder and CEO of Minneapolis firm Generate, Neren has overseen the creation of the World Database of Innovation, which is bringing

Twitter feeds, blogs, and oh yeah, traditional media—is it too much information, or just enough to create new opportunities? Here’s What Business Thinks™ about the new media landscape.

The economy is moving toward “collaborative consumption,” says Rachel Botsman, co-author of What’s Mine is Yours. How will companies make the shift from selling products to selling access?

Minnesota goes on a tear to corner “non-compliant” business taxpayers.

The case for instilling a conscience in our future leaders.

Others are doing it well; can the Twin Cities?

Better budgets, a terrorist named Lars, and Larry Bird.

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Ovative Group connects start-ups with large companies seeking innovative digital technologies.

The company opens a facility for endurance training and plans to blend consumer and corporate markets.

John Opdahl and his son have created a system for fastening video-capable iPods to helmets.

But how long can Groupon imitators and their retailer clients live on price cuts?

Zencoder makes it easier to watch TV on your computer.

At Victory 44 and Travail, a bargain-priced tour of a chef's creative thinking.