10 ways to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Entrepreneurship Week November 9, 2017 As millions of makers, doers, and dreamers gather across the globe in the spirit and promise of entrepreneurship, what will you do to mark the occasion?
Not Just a High School Diploma November 9, 2017 Technology will transform the American workforce, which requires education to transform, as well.
Engaging beyond the parent-teacher conference November 2, 2017 Many educators and administrators cite the lack of parent engagement as a major contributor to underperforming schools and districts, but what causes this perceived lack of engagement is actually the disconnection between institutions of education and the families they serve.
When Mayors and Entrepreneurs Collide—For Good November 1, 2017 Mayors worked alongside entrepreneurs at the fifth annual Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship, hosted this year in Oakland, California, to find real solutions to common problems in communities nationwide.
Lead from the middle – with or without #AmazonHQ2 October 26, 2017 Mr. Kauffman believed the investment he made in people was key to his success. And, he was deeply devoted to Kansas City. That’s why it was natural for the Kauffman Foundation to join so many others in the regional effort to create the Amazon HQ2 proposal.
Authenticity in Action October 25, 2017 Around a table in Texas, I saw Kansas City’s truly uncommon dedication to learn together for education.
A Playbook for Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems October 25, 2017 The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building Playbook, Draft 1.0, highlights ways to grow and nurture entrepreneurial communities, and provides an online entry-point for collaboration among real practitioners in the field. We invite you to share your comments, stories, critiques and ideas.
Bringing the world into classrooms October 19, 2017 Teachers get the experience of a lifetime exploring places like Egypt, Dubai, and the Great Wall of China to bridge the gap between the classroom and the outside world for their students.
Entrepreneurial growth continues rebound from Great Recession slump October 18, 2017 A new report shows that startups are growing faster and reaching scale at higher rates than in recent years.
A startup visa is profoundly pro-American entrepreneur October 17, 2017 A startup visa would allow immigrant founders who met certain criteria to be entrepreneurs in America and later become permanent residents – keeping their talents here where they will benefit other American entrepreneurs.