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Techstars Foundation Opens Grant Applications From Nonprofits

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The Techstars Foundation , the nonprofit arm of startup accelerator operator Techstars which is focused on increasing the number of under-represented entrepreneurs in the technology industry, is looking to give $10,000 to $50,000 to nonprofits working in the area, Techstars said Friday. Applications are open through April 8th. READ MORE>>.

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OK, So Maybe Not ALL MBA Entrepreneurs Are Oxymorons

InfoChachkie

MBA’s are an easy target for entrepreneurs’ scorn. I too have taken shots at MBA’s, describing why they are not typically well suited for startup life in Why Entrepreneurs Hate (Most) MBAs. Ventures In Which An MBA Education Is A Plus. Ventures In Which An MBA Education Is A Plus. billion from 2010-2015.

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8 Reasons Young at Heart Entrepreneurs Lead the Way

Startup Professionals Musings

Surviving as an entrepreneur requires unbridled passion, enthusiasm and a certain naiveté in the face of many unknowns. Of course, entrepreneurs of any age can be young at heart and equally fearless, and still able to use their greater experience as an advantage. These are the people that every smart investor seeks, but rarely find.

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CLU's Gerhard Apfelthaler: What I Learned In 2014

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What technologies or things are you looking forward to most in 2015? As an educator, I am looking forward to innovations in online learning. Prior to his current position, he has had a diverse, global career in academia, in government, and as an entrepreneur  a passion he continues to pursue. READ MORE>>.

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UCSB Tops Harvard & Wharton In Startup Wars

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Want to be an entrepreneur? According to a recent Forbes article , UC Santa Barbara''s Technology Management Program offers students a superior startup education over the University of Pennsylvania (home of Wharton), as well Harvard, Northwestern and even its acclaimed southern neighbor, the University of Southern California.

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Six ways to make your site-app-product go viral.

Berkonomics

From its start in 2015, the number of registered users has “suddenly” climbed from 45 million in 2017 to a reported 300 million by the end of 2020. It was as much in reaction to my getting blank stares from entrepreneurs when I asked the above question as it was for me to better understand the problem itself. Here is my list.

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An Unlikely Unicorn: Lynda.com’s Journey From Garage To $1.3B Sale

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In 2015, LinkedIn purchased Lynda.com for $1.5 For those who don’t have the time to listen to our entire talk, I’ve highlighted several key takeaways below, along with the corresponding video timestamp, to facilitate quick access to issues of interest to entrepreneurs. Both Bruce and Lynda were both self-educated technologists.

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