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How entrepreneurs benefit from ‘Alien Thinking’

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We asked authors Cyril Bouquet, Michael Wade and Jean-Louis Barsoux how entrepreneurs can benefit from Alien Thinking: What does it mean to think like an “alien”? . When we study real accounts of innovation, we find that critical moves are often preceded by long spells of reflection or incubation–which are absent from innovation models.

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We Recast Our Business Expertise Into Valuable Incentives for Young Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. We also scoured newsfeeds.

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Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Potential of People With Disabilities

Impact Hub

Looking to accelerate inclusiveness in Europe’s entrepreneurial and incubation environment , Impact Hub teamed up with partners to enhance Business Support Organisations’ skills, methods and approaches towards different under-represented groups. Interested in reading more action stories related to the program?

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Is American Entrepreneurship In Crisis?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I began comparing my personal experience as an entrepreneur starting my business 50 years ago to the entrepreneurial ecosystem today. Unfortunately, we have created a widening opportunity gap for most Americans to become entrepreneurs. We start half as many new businesses in this country today as we did 30 years ago.

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How Can Entrepreneurship Become More Inclusive?

Impact Hub

The first virtual session took place at the end of May 2021 and we got inspired to hear about what different entrepreneurs and experts are doing to build more inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems. One of the participants is Rut Turró , she is, in her own words, a social entrepreneur in the fashion industry. It did not work very well.

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The Power of People: How We Recast Our Expertise into Valuable Incentives

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. We also scoured newsfeeds.

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Digital.NYC: The First Ecosystem Hub

Gust

On October 1st, 2014, after more than two years of partnership and development, Gust proudly joined the Mayor of the City of New York and IBM in announcing the launch of Digital.NYC , NYC’s new official hub for tech and startups. Our vision has always been to facilitate the connections between entrepreneurs and early stage investors.