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Startup Accelerators are Entrepreneur Boot Camps

Gust

David Cohen image via Kathleen Lavine, Denver Business Journal. Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). Both provide excellent networking to investors, and on-site technical leadership, which I believe sets them apart.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

He said the move is a “direct response to the systemic racial inequities in access to capital for Black and brown entrepreneurs” and aimed at addressing “the racial wealth gap.”. “I Murphy’s leadership — the state wants “to build the most diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem in America.”. Beyond that — under Gov.

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Q&A: How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Can Help You

StartupNation

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. Brianna Ellison. It concludes with a Pitch Showcase awarding at least $25,000 in prize money.

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Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. On September 30, 2020, the long-term employees acquired the business, ensuring a bright future for many years to come. What advice would you give to entrepreneurs pursuing a startup in Oklahoma?

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10 Signs Your Company Needs a Business Accelerator Program

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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. Being an entrepreneur can feel lonely, but it doesn’t have to be!

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How to Succeed in Engineering Consulting

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Take a class through the Small Business Administration or a business incubator at your local university. Every business owner needs to understand the legal and financial basics to set up a business correctly. Clearly establish what that competitive advantage is before starting out. Think low overhead.

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The Rise of the Rest Class of 2019

Revolution

We asked the winners in each city to tell us about their companies, provide advice to fellow entrepreneurs, and share a little more about themselves. I had the good fortune of providing leadership in an acquired business located in Orlando, FL while being an executive at a MedTech Fortune 500. What does your company do?

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