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Gosia Glińska Silicon Valley encourages entrepreneurs to super-size their dreams: take a great, potentially disruptive idea, raise a ton of money from investors, scale rapidly, and reach a billion-dollar valuation. We’re filled with stories of those rare tech booming companies – “unicorns” and “gazelles” – that make the headlines, with many founders chasing dreams of building the next Stripe or Instacart. “But is it the only dream worth having?” asks Sarath Sarasvati, a professor at Darden University. Leading He is an expert on the cognitive foundations of high-performance entrepreneurship and a 2022 recipient of the award. global Entrepreneurship Research Award…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurship is the foundation of invention, job creation and wealth creation. Successful entrepreneurs are the driving force behind new endeavors, products and services that benefit society in multiple ways.Starting your own business and being entrepreneurial does more than boost the economy; it creates and drives positive change in communities. Those who make laws and invest capital must recognize, support and nurture entrepreneurship. Only then will we see the true power of business ownership for a stronger economy and a healthier society.Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is a challenging and rewarding endeavor that…
Liberty University’s Entrepreneurship Center hosted an “Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” event on Feb. 16. (Photo: Kendall Tidwell) To celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week, Liberty University’s Entrepreneurship Center hosted a kickoff event on Feb. 12 to help students brainstorm new business ideas, and an “Entrepreneurship Ecosystem” event on Feb. 16 to help students learn the various steps to bring their dream business to fruition. At Monday’s event, students received general information about starting a business before actually starting one. On Friday, students visited six different stations led by business experts and other individuals in areas including conducting market research (presented by a librarian liaison),…
WASHINGTON – Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tim Scott (R-SC), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Entrepreneurs Caucus, announced that a bipartisan resolution commemorating National Entrepreneurship Week has passed the Senate on February 9, 2024. National Entrepreneurship Week is a bipartisan, congressionally chartered initiative held annually during the third week of February since 2006. This year, National Entrepreneurship Week runs from February 10-17. “Entrepreneurs move our country forward by transforming today’s new ideas and side hustles into tomorrow’s thriving businesses. Our bipartisan resolution celebrates the innovation, creativity and courageous spirit of entrepreneurs who are leading our economy into the future.” Klobuchar…
By Nathaniel Horton Entrepreneurship is in a dangerous place. Last year was said to be the most difficult one in a decade for startups, and the outlook for 2024 isn’t much better. Despite slowing inflation and plans to cut interest rates, experts predict economic uncertainty will continue. This uncertainty, combined with a reported stagnant fundraising and a near-dead IPO market, could make this another tough year for both established startups and new ventures. These challenges are creating a frightening environment for aspiring entrepreneurs and may be contributing to reports that young people are afraid to start their own businesses. Nathaniel…
Campus and Community Syracuse University Library’s Blackstone Launchpad will celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week from Feb. 10-17 with events for the university and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry communities. Scheduled activities this week include: Syracuse University Library’s Blackstone Launchpad will celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week from February 10-17. The Blackstone LaunchPad Entrepreneurship Book Collection is a crowdsourced list of books on topics related to innovation and entrepreneurship, including both print and e-books on topics such as autobiographies and biographies, creativity, design, empowerment, patent and business law financing, history and economics, leadership and teams, marketing, social entrepreneurship, strategy and planning, technology…
Released on February 8, 2024 Parker Raven introduces CrossFit Greenville Kids during the second round of the Pirates Entrepreneurship Challenge. (ECU photo by Steven Mantilla) After making their presentations, seven teams stood out from the rest and advanced to the finals of the 2023-24 Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge. The second round took place on Tuesday at East Carolina University’s Health Sciences Student Center. After 13 teams presented in front of a panel of judges, seven teams were selected for the chance to win $170,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. This year marks the seventh year of the Pirates Entrepreneurship Challenge. “This…
Are you a student in Nigeria looking for a job that pays online? With remote work opportunities on the rise, finding a well-paying job from the comfort of your home has never been easier. In this guide, we explore various online job options for Nigerian students that offer the opportunity to earn money while studying. Most students in Nigeria believe that their studies prevent them from getting into certain professions. But that’s not the case. Online jobs are becoming more and more common, and anyone with the necessary skills and education can get a job. Online recruitment for students refers…
Baylor University fans expect the Bears to compete against the most prestigious programs in the country and to have BU finish in the top 25 each year to gain national recognition. This is true in sports (such as the men’s basketball and women’s basketball programs currently ranked 13th and 18th, respectively) and in academics, such as Baylor University’s entrepreneurship program, which is again ranked among the best in the country according to multiple sources. – Recent US News The rankings placed Baylor University’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program eighth in the nation, marking the 15th consecutive year the program has been in…
How do you get started on your entrepreneurial journey? From developing the right mindset to effectively overcoming business challenges, the road to entrepreneurship begins with understanding the key steps involved. 1. Cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit It may seem surprising that the first step to becoming an entrepreneur focuses not on practical business skills or tasks, but on cultivating three key traits: resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset. These traits are key pillars that support and drive entrepreneurial success. We’ll explain how each plays a key role. Resilience. For entrepreneurs, resilience means the ability to deal with business challenges and setbacks…