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Five College Startups That Help Others

YoungUpstarts

College student turned millionaire stories have been quite popular in the business and startup world but what about those college students who are starting something that could help millions? The company was originally started in March of 2010 by a Californian high school student who now attends the University of California, Berkeley.

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How to Start a Farm: Your Complete Guide to Success

Up and Running

As of 2012, there were almost two million small farms in the U.S., See Also: Free Business Startup Checklist. This isn’t the same for small startup farms. Even if you do somehow manage to find affordable transport to get your goods to California, what if you then learn that locally-grown passion fruit is all the rage?

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The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps – What America Does Best

Steve Blank

63 scientists and engineers in 21 teams made ~ 2,000 customer calls in 10 weeks , turning laboratory ideas into formidable startups. In 2012 the NSF will put 150 teams of the best scientists in the U.S. In-between the 2011 pilot class and the first NSF class of 2012, I got a call from Congressman Dan Lipinski. Lessons Learned.

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