View from Seed
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Perhaps most famously, Guy Kawasaki quipped that the value of an MBA to an entrepreneur is “probably about a negative $250,000.”. The question is, can MBA entrepreneurs really think big? Key Insights. 38 unicorns, or 1 in 4 (24%), have at least one MBA founder. 63 MBA founders are represented among the 157 unicorns. Shazam (GSB, Haas).
Up and Running
JULY 5, 2016
If you are a female entrepreneur, pay extra attention to Grand Rapids, which WalletHub ranks as the second best city to start a business in. If you are interested in founding a traditional startup business but aren’t interested in moving to Silicon Valley, you might want to check out St. Louis is a growing hub for startup activity.
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ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
Tonight in downtown St. Louis the second group of companies to be funded by Capital Innovators will be announced. Some of the first companies have launched products or services or are in the process of getting there, according to their entrepreneurs. We wrote about their innovative program last fall. billion market opportunity.
Hearpreneur
APRIL 12, 2019
Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. We asked some entrepreneurs what they loved about “being their own boss.”. #1-
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 18, 2023
That being said, there are still huge barriers in the way of success when it comes to disabled entrepreneurs. A good measure of how welcoming a city will be for disabled entrepreneurs is an overall look at their inclusivity as a whole. Source: Pexels. The matter of infrastructure. A lack of support. Support programs are essential.
crowdSPRING Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. This creates a powerful long-term dynamic.
Feld Thoughts
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
On September 15, 2016, UMSL Accelerate joined the Global EIR network and began taking applications for its international accelerator program, Gateway Accelerate. The goal of this program is to contribute to St. Louis has a great startup scene and a vibrant business community. Louis is a good example of a vibrant city.
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