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

Steve Blank

And from then on, innovation in semiconductors, supercomputers, and software would be driven by startups, not the government. Today, every government agency, service branch, and combatant command is adopting innovation activities (hackathons, design thinking classes, innovation workshops, et al.)

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Massachusetts Global Entrepreneur In Residence Five Year Results

Feld Thoughts

It’s a national effort, led by Craig Montuori, that is modeled after an extremely successful program in Massachusetts, led by William Brah at the University of Massachusetts. The results in Massachusetts have been extraordinary. The roadmap for starting a company on a visa is now well defined.

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Massachusetts Has An Innovative Approach To Immigration Reform

Feld Thoughts

Two big proposals from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today. He’s also proposing an incredibly clever and innovative approach to immigration reform applicable only to Massachusetts. The Massachusetts non-competition situation has always been stupid. First, he’s proposing to ban non-competition agreements.

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

ReadWriteStart

For years, the Boston tech scene has lamented the fact that many of its best and brightest grab a prestigious diploma or hook up with a hot startup and flee Massachusetts. It comes down to serving the needs of the growing ecosystem of the Boston tech community. Facebook is only its highest profile and most painful example.

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Calling Financial Innovators

VC Adventure

Sweet Grace was born in 2008, as the Great Recession ripped through the United States, particularly affecting working-class communities like Lawrence, Massachusetts where Danaris lives. One of our biggest inspirations and favorite New Builders is Danaris Mazara of Sweet Grace Heavenly Cakes. She had $37 in food stamps to her name.

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Digital Nomad Visa: Where to find the highest average salary?

Transformify

Massachusetts, home to more than 110 universities and colleges including Harvard and MIT, has the highest average salary at $72,940 (£58,320). Plus, the government provides lots of retraining and education services to help unemployed people get back into work as soon as possible.

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4 American Cities That Want Your Business

Up and Running

As local governments work to transform their regulatory environments into ones that promote and nurture the establishment and growth of small businesses, it’s becoming easier to measure and rank their efforts. Boston, Massachusetts. Note: These are selections based on my personal opinion. See Also: How to Choose a Business Location.