Entrepreneur and business leader appointed to board of trustees January 17, 2019 Matthew Condon, a long-time entrepreneur in the health industry and champion of business in Kansas City, joins the Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees.
The shutdown’s long shadow January 17, 2019 The damaging impact of the current government shutdown on entrepreneurship will far-outlast its record-setting duration.
Uncommon voices January 3, 2019 You might have to intentionally look beneath all the rethinking, reimagining, frustration, and setbacks of 2018 to see progress, but it was there. The sparks of progress were lit, and kept burning, by some uncommon folks.
Entrepreneurs say it’s a great big economy December 13, 2018 Get past easy headlines and political angling to see what entrepreneurs are really telling legislators.
Representation matters December 13, 2018 A new study shows, once again, the significant role of teachers of color – and the significant gap in the presence of teachers of color – in American schools.
Scaling literacy education with the approach of a startup December 5, 2018 Literacy KC has adapted, evolved – even moved – to meet the need and expand the benefits of literacy to individuals, families, and the community.
Thankful for often thankless work November 20, 2018 To those who take responsibility for how their actions, or inactions, affect the success of all students, I am grateful.
Steve Case: On the midterms, Amazon HQ, and how every big idea starts with a crazy one November 19, 2018 If policy and economic development favored entrepreneurs more than big business, and everyone got a fair shot to make their ideas a reality, America might just keep its competitive edge – a conversation with Kauffman’s Larry Jacob and the AOL co-founder at the NationSwell Summit.
Sharing stories to open doors for more inclusive communities November 15, 2018 These 1 Million Cups organizers are taking steps toward fostering more inclusive communities across the nation.
GEW 2018 is guided by themes of women, youth, inclusion, and ecosystems November 8, 2018 Across the globe, entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and ecosystem builders will connect in order to inspire people everywhere to make their entrepreneurial dream a reality.