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Emerging Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: GIST Net Launches

Gust

Department of State and several other private sector partners to launch The GIST Network (GIST Net), an interactive online network connecting science and technology entrepreneurs in emerging economies. In 2013, the global youth unemployment rate was estimated at 12.6%, or 73 million people. Today, Gust is proud to join the U.S.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated. We don’t seem to get credit as a community for SpaceX or recognition as one of the fastest growing communities for commerce: Honest Company & JustFab.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000. Right here.

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Entrepreneurship and the Next CARES Act

Forward Cities

We add another proposal to the mix: use unemployment insurance to encourage entrepreneurship as well as traditional employment. But that model only partially makes sense, as opportunities for entrepreneurship are often more readily available — with vast amounts of information accessible online to guide aspiring business-starters.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Christina Theodoraki

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I am a professor in entrepreneurship and educate students to this reflection and contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial culture and mindset. In From Industrial Organization to Entrepreneurship, Springer, Cham, p. This is some contribution but not enough. Theodoraki, C.

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Our Newest Project Octane: “A Path to Purpose”

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each year, thousands more do the same through the Path of Leadership (PoL) program, which equips members with the tools, knowledge and networks they need to grow as leaders. DB/ “I knew at a fairly young age that I had a knack for entrepreneurship. HOW HAS THIS GLOBAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTED YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY?

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Watershed Health Secures $13.6M in Funding to Fuel Adoption by the Industry’s Largest Health Plans and Meet Provider Demand for Real-Time, Seamless Patient Care Coordination

American Entrepreneurship

I started Watershed because I knew a better healthcare system was possible, and I wanted to solve the problems I was seeing in my community. Grant founded Watershed Health in 2013 to help the Alabama Gulf Coast region. As an early adopter of this platform, we have seen firsthand the benefits it offers to our network.

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