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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. In 2013, she sold her business and decided to get “more involved in governance”.

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The unusual story of an unusual company – Melanie Langlotz and Geo AR Games 

NZ Entrepreneur

Following many years working in the often tumultuous and unforgiving film and television industry focused on visual effects, Mel’s big idea popped up after finding herself at a midlife crossroads, having undertaken the challenge of a degree in entrepreneurship and business, and wondering what lay beyond the medium she had worked in for so long. “I

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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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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Participants have a chance to win more than $250,000 in cash and other support.

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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. 2016), Exporation of the French Entrepreneurial Support Ecosystem, Labex Entreprendre Publications, n°14, p. In From Industrial Organization to Entrepreneurship, Springer, Cham, p.

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Our Newest Project Octane: “A Path to Purpose”

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DB/ “I knew at a fairly young age that I had a knack for entrepreneurship. HOW HAS THIS GLOBAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTED YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY? DB/ “Growing up in a working-class family, I always believed that entrepreneurship was the journey of an outcast. So, whenit came time to starting my first business, I was on my own.

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IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets

TechCrunch

We are looking forward to partnering with IFC to further support entrepreneurship, empower women and increase access to affordable mobility services in Africa and Eastern Europe,” said Villig, in a statement. Since launching in 2013, it has picked up more than 50 million customers and more than 1.5