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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

academia was engaged in weapon systems research for the Defense Department and intelligence community. In some agencies, large contractors seem to “own” sections, offices, organizations, or programs. This article previously appeared in War On The Rocks. There was a time when much of U.S.

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First LGBTQ+ in Tech Forum Gathers DFW Community for Inspiring Conversations

Austin Startup

We’re proud to be working with local leaders to develop more consistent LGBTQ+ community events that extend well beyond Pride Month. Fireside Chat Joel’s keynote was followed by a special discussion plus a Q&A with Stacey Stevenson and moderated by Minh Vu, our Senior Programs Coordinator. Check out our photo album.

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In Boston, a School to Learn How to Work at a Startup

ReadWriteStart

The Boston Startup School , founded at TechStars Boston (see For TechStars Boston, Life Beyond the Pitch ), is creating a program that will give aspiring entrepreneurs and others all the tools they will need to work at a startup. To a certain extent, Boston Startup School is a feeder program for students into TechStars companies.

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21 Entrepreneurs Share Views on Whether Leaders are Born or Made

Hearpreneur

I spent 12 years working in and managing a youth leadership coaching program and have witnessed first-hand the evolution of a large number of young people to become great leaders , both personally and professionally. I have witnessed many women in a career women's leadership development program I work in, grow to become outstanding leaders.

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Colorado Global EIR Program – Applications Open for 2016

Feld Thoughts

The Global Entrepreneurs in Residence (GEIR) Program brings international entrepreneurial talent to the CU-Boulder campus and community. GEIRs guest lecture in classrooms, advise on entrepreneurial research, and provide mentorship to CU community members developing their own startups. Hector Rodriguez (Spain).

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Entrepreneurship For All in Longmont, Colorado

Feld Thoughts

EforAll’s mission is to accelerate economic development and social impact through inclusive entrepreneurship in emerging communities. Their metrics speak for themselves as their entrepreneurs have been: 57% unemployed or underemployed (when they started the program); 70% female; 41% immigrant; and/or 55% minority.

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What does it mean to be Latinx in Tech Today?

Austin Startup

Latinx leaders delved into discussions on representation and how to navigate the tech ecosystem, as well as exploring cultural values, perceptions, and resiliency in the Latinx tech community. In order to get your demographics to understand your idea or product, you have to both relate and localize it in the community.