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What the End of Coworking at General Assembly Means for New York

This is going to be BIG.

General Assembly isn''t really a coworking company. It''s been an education business for quite a while now, if you haven''t noticed--and it''s a business they''re damn good at. By professionalizing startup education in NYC, GA has made a huge impact in the community. GA isn''t any better at coworking than anywhere else.

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BE 2.0: Lead by Example – Turning Feedback into Growth

Paul G. Silva

The Feedback That Made Me Sick to My Stomach Years ago, as president of Click Workspace, a startup coworking space, I received feedback that literally made me feel physically ill. Actually doing itespecially when faced with tough feedbackis something else entirely. Our board chairman called me in for a conversation.

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The Double Standard of Female CEOs Moving Fast and Breaking Things

This is going to be BIG.

Take the story of luggage startup Away’s CEO Steph Korey. Don’t get me wrong--the mental and emotional well-being of startup employees is a serious issue. An examination of several high profile stories this past year about female CEO issues lays bare the other reason: It’s not “founder friendly.” It’s male founder friendly.

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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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Some key organizations that fill the needs of startups which you should seek out and invite into your network include: The public library , a vital and often overlooked resource for free access to business databases, education, equipment and internet access. Cultivate an inclusive network with culturally competent support.

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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

Ecosystem Builder Hub

However, my time is valuable and if I give you an hour of conversation out of my expertise, that means it’s not just the time investment; behind that time stands 25 years of experience, a college education (that I’m still paying for) and a family that I support. It is a unique combination of skills and the right mindset. See igniteT2.inncuvate.com

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Ecosystem builders know that entrepreneurship and startups are critical for a healthy economy. But when you factor in the need to engage with and educate the broader community it’s an even bigger challenge. Who in government or the business world also has a mission to help and support entrepreneurs, startups, or small businesses?

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Impact Hub Bergen: Where History Meets Innovation

Impact Hub

Silje had a vision for a space that would invite interactions between unlikely allies in the name of creativity and innovation. The coworking space opened its doors in September 2011, as the first of its kind in Norway. Today, Impact Hub Bergen has grown into a community of more than 50 entrepreneurs and changemakers.