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Our energy future requires commercialization education and mentors
Lesa Mitchell
10/20/2010
Blog Resource
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Yesterday the Kauffman Foundation co-hosted the Southwest Energy Summit with both ASU (host location) and the leadership team of ARPA E. We had wonderful participation from industry leaders, experienced energy VC's and university academics...

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Leadership and Disruptive Technologies
Prescott Thomas
10/20/2010
Audio Resource
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Thomas Prescott, CEO of medical device manufacturer Align Technology, discusses disruptive product innovation and leadership in the medical device industry. Prescott shares the company's story, including insights on the launch of their signature product, the Invisalign orthodontic system. He also discusses operational trends and the need for sound analysis of financing, product execution, and business development tactics.

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www.SBTV.com
Solovic Susan
10/17/2010
Blog Resource
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SBTV.com is the first and only video news and information destination site for America's small businesses. It is also one of only a few women-led media resources in the country.

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Honest Advice on Starting a Company (Entire Talk) - Mark Suster (Serial Entrepreneur)
Suster Mark
10/14/2010
VideoSeries Resource
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Entrepreneurship is an emotional and economic roller coaster, says venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur Mark Suster. In this candid and informative lecture, Suster defies some of Silicon Valley's conventional wisdom. Based on his extensive experience with multiple companies, Suster shares his thoughts on the real day-to-day life of startups, smart ways to raise the right kind of funds, and offers honest advice in making your way as an entrepreneur.

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Honest Advice on Starting a Company
Suster Mark
10/13/2010
Audio Resource
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Entrepreneurship is an emotional and economic roller coaster, says venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur Mark Suster. In this candid and informative lecture, Suster defies some of Silicon Valley's conventional wisdom. Based on his extensive experience with multiple companies, Suster shares his thoughts on the real day-to-day life of startups, smart ways to raise the right kind of funds, and offers honest advice in making your way as an entrepreneur.

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Build a Stronger America
Kauffman Foundation
10/7/2010
VideoSeries Resource
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If you are like 80 percent of Americans, you believe that the U.S. economy has been, and will continue to be, built by entrepreneurs. Accordingly, if the U.S. economy is going to have a sustained recovery, it will be up to its entrepreneurs to lead the way.

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Solving Problems Makes a Great Business (Entire Talk) - Chi-Hua Chien, Dan Rosensweig (KPCB, Chegg)
Chien ChiHua Rosensweig Dan
10/7/2010
VideoSeries Resource
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In conversation with KPCB's Chi-Hua Chien, Dan Rosensweig, CEO of textbook rental company Chegg, speaks about his professional history within Yahoo!, ZDNet, and Guitar Hero, and shares insights on business in the dot-com trenches. Rosensweig offers his perspective on the evolution of the online media and advertising industries. Additionally, Rosensweig encourages entrepreneurs-to-be to "bet on the inevitable" as they explore their passions and the growing future of online services.

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Solving Problems Makes a Great Business
Chien Chi Hua Rosensweig Dan
10/6/2010
Audio Resource
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In conversation with KPCB's Chi-Hua Chien, Dan Rosensweig, CEO of textbook rental company Chegg, speaks about his professional history within Yahoo!, ZDNet, and Guitar Hero, and shares insights on business in the dot-com trenches. Rosensweig offers his perspective on the evolution of the online media and advertising industries. Additionally, Rosensweig encourages entrepreneurs-to-be to "bet on the inevitable" as they explore their passions and the growing future of online services.

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Entrepreneurs' Movement Ideas
Ruhe Thom
10/5/2010
Blog Resource
Summary:

Entrepreneurship plays a critical role in our economic recovery. The recession that began just over two years ago continues to be all too real for 15 million unemployed Americans, a number that worsened a few months ago despite this incipient recovery. What do you think entrepreneurs need to build a stronger America? Add your comments and ideas below.

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31Projects
Reifschneider Jon
10/1/2010
Blog Resource
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31Projects connects social enterprises, nonprofits and entrepreneurs working to creating a better world with skilled students & young alumni who want to help.

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