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  • Life Science Ventures

    Life Science Ventures Summit

    Life science companies hold the promise of improving the world’s health and well-being. This two-day educational experience features industry experts who will answer the critical questions that founders must address to start and grow a viable life science startup.

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  • Ice House Facilitator Training

    The Ice House Entrepreneurship Facilitator Training Program

    Learn how the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is redefining entrepreneurship education in classrooms and communities across America. From young adults to higher education and workforce training, this highly interactive project-based learning program has been embraced by educators and economic development organizations throughout the US and beyond.

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  • Will It be You

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    The next great entrepreneur is out there. Visit www.willitbeyou.com, a Kauffman website that provides would - be founders with resources to help them get their plans moving — whether they are seeking inspiration, mentoring, networking or other assistance. And be sure to watch the Kauffman PSA that aired during the 2012 Super Bowl.

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  • iStart

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    iStart.org both simplifies and powers up business plan competitions worldwide, and enhances the entrepreneurial education of the international community of students by exposing them to mentors, investors and service providers who are fueling the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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  • Policy Forum

    Policy Forum

    The Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship informs and connects thought leaders looking to understand the policies that help entrepreneurs start companies, create jobs and strengthen the economy. Hear the latest in the Policy Forum.

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  • E equals R

    E=R Carousel

    Entrepreneurs have led the U.S. out of every recession of the last 100 years. Get your FREE E=R decal today and spread the word that entrepreneurs will lead the economic recovery.

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  • Carousel Events

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    From networking meetings and seminars to conferences and classes, stay in touch with the top entrepreneurial events from around the globe or share your event with entrepreneurs.

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What the JOBS Act Means for Startup Capital
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What Goes Global Grows Global
Mar. 30
The Ebb and Flow of Entrepreneurship
Mar. 27

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"What's In Your Head?" Founder Interviews from Inc. 500|5000 2011
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The Case for the Startup Act: Visual Explanations
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Start-Up Chile. Seeking to fund 1,000 startups by 2014.
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Nature or nurture? Decoding the DNA of the entrepreneur
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Entrepreneurial IQ Scholarship Opportunity
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Events

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Monday, April 16, 2012
Business Mastery Series
Monday, April 30, 2012
Worldwide International Cultural Exchange
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Michigan Lean Startup Conference
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Social Media Marketing Workshops
Friday, May 18, 2012
Poynter Institutes Revenue Camp for Journalism Entrepreneurs

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In The News

Failure Is an Option
5/17/2012 9:52:08 AM

When you're building a start-up, wrong turns are to be expected--and embraced. Here's how to make the most of them.

We Love This Startup: They Raided NASA To Rocket The Cloud
5/17/2012 8:01:10 AM

You've probably never heard of Piston Cloud Computing. Let's change that. This startup is building technology that will create the next generation of Internet cloud services.

20 Hard Questions To Ask Before Crowdfunding Your Startup
5/17/2012 8:18:01 AM

On the surface, crowdfunding seems like a panacea for all that ails the venture capital and angel investment community. Instead of creating complex business plans and pitches and hoping influential groups of wealthy investors will decide your business or startup aligns with their vision of public taste, you can instead go direct to the end-user with a compelling video plea.

10 things to know about tech startups in Brazil
5/17/2012 6:24:59 AM

Compared to Mexico, the web and mobile startup ecosystem in Brazil is hot — probably too hot.

How 137 Ventures hacked the stock option tax code
5/17/2012 7:28:49 AM

Three Silicon Valley insiders created an investment fund to solve the ultimate tech-boom problem: owning too much startup stock.

To change the world, start with the city
5/17/2012 5:51:23 AM

Today, the national meeting of CEOs for Cities begins in Cincinnati. Our meeting theme is "The City as a Startup."

Financial services startup sector continues solid growth (analysis)
5/15/2012 7:13:48 AM

There are several recent VC investment trends in financial services, including trying to capitalize on the social media phenomenon, as well as online services that help later-stage start-ups gain liquidity outside the sometimes difficult IPO process and market.

You're the Boss Blog: A Youth Entrepreneurship Program Goes International
5/15/2012 6:00:58 AM

Last month, some 33 graduates from 10 countries converged on the Marriott Marquis in Midtown Manhattan to receive the network's Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

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