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Forge the Future: Immersive Roleplaying for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Paul G. Silva

Whether you’re a seasoned founder eager to relive the startup journey in a safe environment, an educator seeking innovative teaching tools, or a professional interested in experiential learning—this business simulation is designed for you. Let’s Connect: Interested in learning more or setting up a session?

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The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups

StartupNation

Startup Incubators and Accelerators Startup incubators and accelerators are relatively recent innovations that can help new businesses get off the ground. Incubators, often locally based, offer guidance, mentorship, legal advice, and funding. They may fund new and risky endeavors, but you must give up equity.

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Arizona Biosciences Break New Ground: A Snapshot of a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

With world-class talent across research, entrepreneurship, education, and health care, we are confident that Arizona will have improved health outcomes and quality of life for years to come. Arizona’s bioscience sector is on a roll, said Dr. Tammy McLeod, president and CEO of the Flinn Foundation.

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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup

Both Sides of the Table

The first two years of the program focused on education & mentorship. This education will continue. But wait, does that make Launchpad LA an incubator now? We sort of think of ourselves as an “accelerator” who provides strong education & mentorship. So What is Different for Class Three?

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10 Signs Your Company Needs a Business Accelerator Program

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By Lauren King, Director of the EO Accelerator Program. As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital. A business accelerator program can provide this and more.

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The unbundling of professional learning and entrepreneurship education

TechCrunch

At roughly the same time, Y Combinator (YC) and other accelerators emerged as a largely analog means for entrepreneurs willing to commit three months of time and ~6% of their company to receive en masse training and connections to mentors, peers and funders.

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Accelerators: a recent and positive trend

Berkonomics

Accelerators are organizations that selectively accept entrepreneurs into a program of intense coaching in a physical environment sponsored by the accelerator that also provides seed funds for the startup to begin its business. Are you a candidate for an accelerator? Raising money Surrounding yourself with talent'