Topic: Startups

Why Should You Be an Entrepreneur?

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I will say it again: if you want to create jobs, you have to create new companies. And why not? It makes perfect sense. As young companies grow, they inevitably need people. Often they ...READ»

Homeless Entrepreneur Shares Office With Millionaire

I recently read an article that said a recession is a great time to start a business because when times are tight, deals can be found on many of the goods and services needed to grow a company. While this might be fundamentally ...READ»

Could Start-Up Company Founder's Visas Solve the H1-B Problem?

Immigration is the lifeblood of the U.S., but also a thorny problem of late...and one that some say is aggravated by abuse of the H1-B visiting skilled worker visa. Is it time to consider a new system, one that rewards entrepreneurs ...READ»

Venture Capital - Under Siege?

You may find this hard to believe, but there's some evidence that Venture Capital is facing the same kinds of threats that the big Music Labels found themselves struggling with just a few years ago. It seems that VC's, and the things ...READ»

Startups: An "Alpha Male Pissing-Contest?"

Why aren't enough women seeking angel and VC money? And why aren't more women-led startups getting funded? Consider these little known facts:Women-run tech startups generate more revenue per invested capital and fail less then those ...READ»

It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times

When entrepreneurs start a new business they often have a nasty habit of paying little attention to whether or not the timing it right for that business idea. Some will start their business either way, no matter what the data (or the bozos) say. And some of those entrepreneurs are going to be successful in spite of the worst of odds. But today’s economic uncertainties actually puts the question of timing front and center in the entrepreneur’s minds eye. So here are some things you should consider before starting a business in today’s brutal business climate:READ»

Why You Should Start a Company in... Portland, Oregon

Long known as one of the most livable cities in the country (with plenty of high-octane coffee to be had), Portland is now building a reputation for innovation, as well. READ»

Why You Should Start a Company in... Philadelphia

Fiesty as ever, Philly's famous Brotherly Love now extends to the innovating business community.READ»

As Luck Would Have It…Success Is Not A Science.

One of my favorite radio programs is a quasi-science show called Radio Lab and is hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. There are two reasons why I love this program so much: 1) because the production values are so good that no matter what they are talking about it sounds multilayered and dynamic and 2) while the topics are science related they are not overly technical and there is a heavy philosophical element usually presented from various sides by the two hosts and their guests. Anyway, while perusing the Radio Lab website the other day to download some files for my iPod, I came across a podcast entry where the two hosts are discussing the early days and their first failed attempt at creating a skit for another public radio program called This American Life. Toward the end of the skit, Jad answers a question about how the show is produced, and he talks about science in a way that struck me, in that it is directly related to entrepreneurship and for that matter…life. Here is an excerpt: READ»

Beginner's Luck

In the Internet casino, the name of the game is IPO, and the players are looking to improve their odds. Meet five high rollers who think that their systems will help them hit the jackpot.READ»

Top 5: Up-and-Coming Blogs for Social Entrepreneurs

Along with sustainability and green living, social entrepreneurship is quite a hot topic. One way people can recognize their own potential for social entrepreneurship is by reading and following the works of those who are at the forefront of the movement. Social entrepreneurship is a grassroots effort that has picked up steam with the help of blogs and bloggers all over the world. By using their resources – the Internet and various social media platforms – they’re spreading the word in a way that stays true to their convictions, and still getting the message across to millions. These leaders are smart, successful, and have a great deal of insight into the constantly changing world around them. In this week’s top five, we’re exploring…READ»

Learning a new world

I am in the midst of starting a new company, we are going to be designing and manufacturing Childrens clothing. as there is always a demand here and parents love to find the coolest latest designs. I am working on this project with my ...READ»

Interested in Africa's Innovation Scene? Catch the Entrepreneurial Safari This December

Forget Asia--here's your chance to get the scoop on Africa.READ»

The Social Capital Investment Strategy

Fast Interview: Tech observer and former VC Eric Litman, who recently founded Medialets, an ad delivery platform for native mobile applications, on why a million friends can be more valuable than a million bucks.READ»

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Celebrating Entrepreneurship Week

Entrepreneurs drive economic growth. That's because all countries depend on the aspirations and ideas of their people to innovate, create jobs, and prosper. Ever-faster means of communication and increasing ease of travel make it ...READ»

Two-Eagle Re-Post of Excellent Article

Homeless Entrepreneur Shares Office With Millionaire| posted by Francisco Dao I recently read an article that said a recession is a great time to start a business because when times are tight, deals can be found on many of the ...READ»

Report: Is Human Capital the New Venture Capital?

Venture capital is likely the most oft-cited figure for measuring the potential for a new business' success, but research firm CB Insights aims to change that misconception in a new report measuring human capital--not venture capital.READ»

The Incubator: A Concept That Has Passed its Time

From time to time, I get calls from consultants doing feasibility studies for economic development directors about incubator projects in and around Phoenix, where I live in the winter. I get these calls because I've worked among ...READ»

Green Jeans Creative Targets Small and Startup Businesses

Green Jeans Creative Markets Small and Startup BusinessesREAD»

Stealthmode Becomes a Microsoft Network Partner

Stealthmode Partners  has been selected to join the Microsoft BizSpark Program as a Network Partner. The BizSpark Program is a new global program designed to accelerate the success of early stage Startups by connecting them to ...READ»

"The Baby Bias" – Grand Visions, Dreams and a difference between Success and Failure

In Silicon Valley, stories abound about the vision, passion and drive of founders and their professed love for their “baby”. Successful startups often have detailed histories which highlight how the founders nurtured their ...READ»

NVPR Expands Into South America

NVPR EXPANDS INTO SOUTH AMERICAOPENS OFFICE IN BUENOS AIRES EXPANSION COINCIDES WITH INAGURATION OF GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK    Los Angeles and Buenos Aires (--November 18, 2008--) NVPR is expanding into South America and ...READ»

Startups Should be Colocated

Distributed teams may work, but colocated startups work faster, quicker, better. And if there is only one founder, they may be the single best way to get a good business idea the resources it needs to get off the ground.READ»

How to Speed Up Your Startup

When it comes to launching Internet companies, you can't be fast enough. Here are lessons in speed from a leading VC, the founder of an e-business incubator, and a team of anthropologists studying work and life in Silicon Valley.READ»

Entrepreneurship: Bill Gross on Atoms and Bits

CNN Money has an interesting Q&A with Bill Gross, the serial entrepreneur whose brain birthed startups like NetZero, CitySearch, eToys, and GoTo.com. While the interview questions aren't particularly hard-hitting, they do encourage ...READ»