Announcing the 32 inaugural Knowledge Challenge grantees November 7, 2018 The Knowledge Challenge grants seek to provide more specific answers for what works for entrepreneurs.
How policy and advocacy are vital to entrepreneurship August 9, 2018 Entrepreneurs’ Policy Network bolsters plan to empower those who support entrepreneurs to be effective policy advocates.
Little hope for policy to attract entrepreneurial talent July 5, 2018 While more than a dozen countries roll out the welcome mat for immigrant entrepreneurs, the U.S. lags in placing value on economic impact of international talent.
How 997 people can make America great again July 5, 2018 At TEDx Augusta, Victor Hwang, vice president of Entrepreneurship, offered four insights into what we know about entrepreneurship and shared ideas for how to support the makers, doers, and dreamers.
2017 State of Entrepreneurship Address February 14, 2017 The 8th annual State of Entrepreneurship Address discussed the resurgence of entrepreneurship in the United States, but also that three megatrends must be taken into account to reverse the longer term decline of startups.
Is entrepreneurship the journey or the destination? May 31, 2018 As they roll down the highway home from Entrefest in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Victor Hwang and Aaron North have a meta conversation: Is entrepreneurial success found in the journey or the destination – and what does that mean for those trying to instill an entrepreneurial mindset in students?
Our economic future requires education that prepares students for the future workforce July 13, 2018 New teaching methods, new ways to measure learning, and the ‘soft’ skills that come with an entrepreneurial mindset will be valued in a future transformed by technology.
2017 State of Entrepreneurship, Wendy Guillies Speech February 17, 2017 2017 State of Entrepreneurship Address:Zero Barriers Wendy GuilliesPresident and CEOEwing Marion Kauffman FoundationFebruary 16, 2017 Good morning. Thank you for being with us today. It’s not hard to be inspired in this building, and with this view. I’m looking out and seeing the Lincoln Memorial. President Lincoln was a great leader and visionary. Throughout the darkest […]
2017 State of Entrepreneurship, Victor Hwang Speech February 1, 2017 2017 State of Entrepreneurship Address:Zero Barriers Victor HwangVice President, EntrepreneurshipEwing Marion Kauffman FoundationFebruary 16, 2017 Wendy mentioned that we are launching the Zero Barriers movement today. But what do we mean when we say “Zero Barriers to Startup”? If we truly believe that everyone has a fundamental right to turn an idea into an economic […]
Learning from other nations to advance a shared future of entrepreneurship April 25, 2018 At Global Entrepreneurship Congress, champions of entrepreneurship from all backgrounds, representing 171 nations, came together to share insights and learn from others about creating a world where anyone with a dream can create something new.