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The 47th (-46) International Business Model Competition

Steve Blank

Utah may be known for many things, but who would have thought that Utah, and particularly Brigham Young University (BYU), would be participating in the transformation of entrepreneurship? I spent last weekend in Utah at BYU as a guest of Professor Nathan Furr , (a former Ph.D. Utah: Entrepreneurial Surprises.

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The 5 Best States In America For New Business

YoungUpstarts

Utah has long been recognized as a great place to start a business. Utah has a growing economy and low unemployment. Utah businesses benefit from low corporate taxes, business friendly regulations and energy costs 29 percent lower than the national average. Here are five of the best states for starting a business: 1.

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Startups – Beware The Changing Palo Alto Investment Model

YoungUpstarts

Venture Capitalism is changing. The influx of large corporations to the venture capital space has only enhanced funding opportunities for startups and startups no longer need to have their sights solely focused on venture capitalists. Startups should leverage these changes in venture capital to their advantage.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs (2018)

crowdSPRING Blog

Boulder’s entrepreneurial system is bolstered by a number of local venture capital firms, including Foundry Group. With its concentrated mix of start-ups, established businesses, and venture capital, Boulder has all of the elements to fuel sustainable economic growth. million dollars. Las Vegas, NV.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs

crowdSPRING Blog

Boulder’s entrepreneurial system is bolstered by a number of local venture capital firms, including Foundry Group. With its concentrated mix of start-ups, established businesses, and venture capital, Boulder has all of the elements to fuel sustainable economic growth. million dollars.

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3 U.S. Thriving Cities For Entrepreneurs To Move To

YoungUpstarts

Plus, individuals wishing to launch a startup here know that Colorado is a great place for small and new businesses from a venture-funding point of view, as these investments are close to $1.5 Provo City, Utah. The small city raises more venture capital for small businesses and startups than Salt Lake City.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs

crowdSPRING Blog

Boulder’s entrepreneurial system is bolstered by a number of local venture capital firms, including Foundry Group. With its concentrated mix of start-ups, established businesses, and venture capital, Boulder has all of the elements to fuel sustainable economic growth. million dollars.