Ella Epshteyn

Ideas, strategies, and stories for education professionals building what's next.

The Entrepreneurial Myth of Going It Alone: An Academic Legacy

Higher education teaches us to collaborate, share knowledge, and serve a larger mission. So why do so many professionals feel...

Understanding Resistance to Change – in Your Institution and in Yourself

Resistance to change isn't simply about stubbornness. It reflects how people make sense of uncertainty, loss, and disruption. Whether we're...

What Your Academic CV Says – and What Employers Need to Hear

Your academic CV is a comprehensive record of your career. Outside of higher education, however, it often speaks a language...

From Higher Ed to Founder: The Concrete Steps

If you've spent years inside higher education, you already have more of what it takes to run a business than...