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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

it is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, but because of its dedication to sustainability, it is now working with local communities to form separate stove manufacturing factories in their countries. Here in the U.S. InStove contributes both the technology for efficient stoves, and the means to create sustainable jobs. B corp, or Benefit Corporation.

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Launching a Portfolio Acceleration Platform at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund

David Teten

VC Platform community has grown approximately 120% in the last 3 years. John Maeda, formerly Design Partner, KPCB; formerly President of Rhode Island School of Design. Requires ongoing management to keep community members engaged. . The popularity of the model can be judged by the fact that the U.S. Advantages.

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How to Choose a Business Location

Up and Running

Do you have access to an engaged community that is eager to help? Our business in located on Country Club Drive and down the street from a large country club community.”. Ultimately, they decided on a location in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, located right off the 95 and on every major bus route. Is safety very important?

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How to Get a Quality Logo Without Spending Big Bucks

Up and Running

If you don’t know a student in the design field, reach out to a professor at your local university or community college. Some schools, like the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design , allow businesses to post design jobs online. Barter for a logo. “Trade services with a logo designer,” she says.

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What is an L3C?

Up and Running

The United Kingdom began using a similar structure in 2005, called a Community Interest Company. His organization, Americans for Community Development, provides detailed information about L3Cs, and you can find out more about the organization on their website. . In 2008 in the U.S.,

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Brown University Talk

Steve Blank

One of the things I did was to speak to the startup community in Providence Rhode Island at Brown University. The seas are calm here. Most years out here I spend my time reading. This year has been a bit more interesting. The talk is here. It’s worth a listen. 7:54: How we used to build startups.

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Meet Our Newest Portfolio Company, Airbnb

Ben's Blog

Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia met at the Rhode Island School of Design and became roommates in San Francisco in 2007. Hosts can earn substantial sums of money—one has even used Airbnb earnings to pay off his mortgage—and their community of users is passionate about the service, enjoying the social aspects of Airbnb travel.