Any given Wednesday: NFL wide receiver presents at 1 Million Cups July 11, 2019 To connect with his community, Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver, and nonprofit founder, Adam Thielen did what hundreds of other entrepreneurs do every Wednesday morning – he presented at 1 Million Cups.
Entrepreneurial ecosystems move ideas to reality July 1, 2019 Three videos explore cities where entrepreneurship supporters are rising up to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in their communities.
Getting the keys to innovation June 27, 2019 Founder of the Power Racing Series, where participants race modified motorized “Barbie” cars, believes innovation happens when we play.
Connecting entrepreneurial research with policy and practice June 27, 2019 Ecosystem builders share their data questions and needs with researchers to help create actionable insights and practical tools.
The power of a common vision June 20, 2019 The democratization of entrepreneurship has built burgeoning hubs from Africa to Asia to South America providing evidence that mankind still understands what we can achieve when we work together to improve lives.
In search of equitable and inclusive data June 19, 2019 Leveling the playing field for people to be successful in education and entrepreneurship must include exposing inherent biases in data.
Creating spaces of intention June 13, 2019 In rural Virginia, and in cities across the country, creating open, inclusive environments that benefit the LGBTQ community benefit the larger entrepreneurial community, as well.
How to combat the solitary side of the startup life June 13, 2019 While the daily grind of entrepreneurship can be isolating, a strong, purposeful community can create needed connections.
A vision for the future of student success is urgent June 13, 2019 Our education system must prepare students for learning, work, and life after high school in a rapidly changing world, which means the time to provide real-world learning opportunities – for all students – is now.
Homegrown economies with an entrepreneurial mindset May 30, 2019 From building intentionality into strategic initiatives to responding to the impact of emerging technologies rapidly reshaping the workforce, experts discuss the ‘human-first’ approach cities need to evolve economic development.