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University of Michigan Joins the Global EIR Network

Feld Thoughts

Today, I’m happy to welcome the University of Michigan to the Global EIR network. Applications are now open to become a Global Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institution (EGI). From a broader perspective, the Global EIR program attracts international founders to Michigan.

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[US] The 10 Best Sectors That Are Boosting The Economy

YoungUpstarts

According to eWeek , India-based tech firms support more than 280,000 jobs in the United states, concentrated primarily in California, Michigan, Texas, and Illinois. This industry is responsible for creating a number of green jobs that are supporting not just the green economy, but the U.S. Treasury during the last five years.

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The 20 Coolest CoWorking Spaces In The U.S.

YoungUpstarts

It’s clear that Link put a lot of thought into the design of their space, providing co-workers with excellent lighting, some of the best chairs on the market, and even views of inspirational green space. There’s even covered outdoor seating if you feel like heading outside to work. 654 Work Cottage. Thinkspace.

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Book: The Business of Venture Capital

Feld Thoughts

He made progress quickly, and I fondly remember the first edition with the green cover. During a book tour for the 1st Edition of Venture Deals, Jason and I visited the University of Michigan. I immediately introduced Mahendra to a bunch of Foundry Group LPs, partners, and entrepreneurs. Mahendra and I kept in touch.

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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

“Our best chance to make the world better is to agree that the choice among corporate structures should be made entirely in service of social impact,” says Rich Leimsider, the Vice President of Fellowship Programs at Echoing Green, a nonprofit that invests with social entrepreneurs. B corp, or Benefit Corporation.

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New Markets Mean More Than Just New Area Codes

YoungUpstarts

A firm in need of a place to land for manufacturing should head directly to Michigan, where lines of applicants will be long and full of qualified people. Many people picture Washington as a green, rainy state, but across the mountains on its Idaho border the state is actually quite arid. Ethnic Differences. How’s the L.A.

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Nuke’em ‘Till They Glow – Quitting My First Job

Steve Blank

The Vietnam War had just ended and I was out of the Air Force back in college living in Ann Arbor Michigan. Colors other than olive green or camouflage slowly seeped back in my life as “Yes sir, and no sir” faded away. There was only one job that I quit when I feared for my life. Life Is Good.

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