- A Bridge Over the Valley of Death
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A new Kauffman Foundation report points to what might be a long-term bridge over the most difficult funding stage for startups—the 'Valley of Death.' In that timeframe, after entrepreneurs have exhausted friends, family, and personal credit and before they're ready for external funding, some startups struggle to raise enough capital to stay alive.
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Posted by:
Thom Ruhe
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February 10, 2012
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- Super Sunday Can Inspire Super Startups
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As millions of Americans tune in to watch Super Bowl 46 and the most-anticipated commercials of the year, I hope a certain 30-second spot catches some eyes.
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Thom Ruhe
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January 31, 2012
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- Kauffman Scholar Debuts Blog on Wired.com
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Social Dimension, a new blog on Wired.com written by Kauffman Foundation Senior Scholar Samuel Arbesman, explores the mathematics behind understanding society and civilization.
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Posted by:
Thom Ruhe
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January 5, 2012
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- Making a List
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As the year winds down, thoughts naturally reflect on the year's accomplishments, challenges, regrets and hopes that we carry into the new year. As an entrepreneur, I have found it an excellent time to take stock and make an inventory of the resources and assets that I have come to rely upon and expect to continue to value in the future. With that in mind, I wanted to share my year-end inventory of programs, resources, and organizations that are serving the interests of entrepreneurs.
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Posted by:
Thom Ruhe
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December 16, 2011
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- Introducing the Bipartisan Startup Act
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U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia) introduced bipartisan legislation yesterday to jumpstart the economy by creating and growing new companies—and they backed it up with Kauffman data.
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Thom Ruhe
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December 9, 2011
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- New in the Sketchbook Series: Money Game
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Thinking about starting a business? Think you need a lot of money or that you need to know venture capitalists to fund your dream? Think again.
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Posted by:
Thom Ruhe
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December 2, 2011
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- A World United by Entrepreneurship
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For one week the world unites, across borders and languages, to celebrate entrepreneurs and innovators...to celebrate the world’s job creators.
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Posted by:
Thom Ruhe
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November 14, 2011
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- Latest Policy Blog: Bills Passed House Offering More Money
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On Monday, Mark Marich wrote a blog about two pieces of legislation that passed through the House. Both would affect the nation's entrepreneurs and one addresses the new crowdfunding trend.
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Posted by:
Thom Ruhe
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November 09, 2011
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- A Captivating Slideshow for Entrepreneurs
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This captivating and motivating slideshow captures the every individual's "Dear Future Entrepreneur" message.
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Posted by:
Thom Ruhe
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October 09, 2011
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- Global Scholars to Include U.S. Applicants
- The Kauffman Foundation is expanding its successful Global Scholars Program to include up to ten recent graduates from U.S. colleges and universities who will join other scholars from around the world. Applications can be submitted at www.kauffman.org, and must be completed by Oct. 17, 2011.
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Posted by:
Cameron Cushman
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October 04, 2011
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