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 […]
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.
Kauffman Knowledge Challenge casts wide net in call for projects April 11, 2018 The Knowledge Challenge may grant up to $400,000 annually for project teams, up to $150,000 annually for individual researchers and up to $30,000 annually for students, student teams, and/or doctoral researchers.
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.
Entrepreneurs are pointing the way to economic inclusion March 28, 2018 Barriers are falling, but we are a long way from zero. Fortunately, entrepreneurs are leading the way.
“Uncommon Methods & Metrics” portfolio kicks off new research focus March 21, 2018 The Kauffman Foundation announces new “Uncommon Methods & Metrics” research portfolio that seeks to measure the success of ecosystems that support entrepreneurs.
Susan Chambers and Miriam Rivera to join Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees April 17, 2018 Executives bring diverse perspectives and relevant experiences to continue Ewing Kauffman’s legacy.
The road to understanding May 24, 2018 The real-life stories of the day-to-day issues entrepreneurs face are most vividly told in the offices, workshops, and garages where they work, and the Kauffman Foundation is venturing out to hear them.
Giving entrepreneurs a voice in state policy January 11, 2018 The Kauffman Foundation selects six entrepreneur support organizations to form the first-ever Entrepreneurs’ Policy Network, an alliance of organizations that will bring the voices of entrepreneurs to policy debates at the state level.