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Collegiate entrepreneur hubs look to provide first support for would-be startups

TechCrunch

It seems like a lot of startups are born from an idea someone had while in college. But what if, instead of being honed years later at an accelerator, that initial idea was supported on campus while the dreamer was still enrolled? ” University of Maryland's Dean Chang. Michigan State University.

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Budding entrepreneurs receive a head start with startup education scholarships

NZ Entrepreneur

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. Dr Jenny Douché, Callaghan Innovation.

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5 Mistakes Derailing Startup Founders

StartupNation

As a consultant to many of the world’s most innovative global brands as well as motivated founders looking for a jump-start, it’s important to be able to know what steps along the way are absolutely necessary and which ones are nice to have. Being an entrepreneur can be the hardest, most thankless job you will ever have.

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Dear Sophie: How does International Entrepreneur Parole work for startup founder immigration?

TechCrunch

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Dear Sophie, I’ve been hearing a lot about International Entrepreneur Parole lately. to grow their startup. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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AM Ventures extrudes $100M to support industrial 3D printing

TechCrunch

. “We are convinced that startups will continue to be key in providing the innovation required to finally bring the digital world to the real world, and that they will help produce industrial goods in a sustainable manner and thus strengthen supply chains and tackle climate change.”. Somehow we just ended up in VC.

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Thankful that entrepreneurs are the rising tide that lift all our boats

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Entrepreneurs are the rising tide that lifts all our boats. Startup founders just don’t stop. They are engaged because they have to be — entrepreneurship does not come with days off — but also the special thing about entrepreneurs is that they want to be engaged. Entrepreneurial Support. By Scott Meacham.

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Accenture Ventures Leader Says Time Is Now for Black Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

There, she leads the Black Founders Development Program , launched just in September. She and Ramon talk about why a global consulting giant has launched a program to elevate black founders and entrepreneurs. The support is coming from multiple sources. Kathryn says we are in unprecedented times. That is unprecedented.”.