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Developing a Strong Environment for Entrepreneurial Risk

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I’ve worked closely with many startup companies for over 25 years and have observed what factors create a successful climate for startups to succeed.  The creation of a strong environment for startups requires four major components: infrastructure, outstanding educational institutions, the ability to attract a talented and diverse workforce, and access to capital.

 

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Riding the SURF

 

The word surf has an etymology that connotes many meanings. Both a noun and a verb, surf is the wave that breaks upon the shore as much as it describes an action: the dude who surfs—on the crest of a wave, or by searching for information on the internet and by cruising TV networks. For Seaton Gras, the founder of the SURF Incubator in Seattle, the word Surf expands...


Should You Consider Growing Your Cleantech Startup Internationally?

Silicon Valley is the undisputed global leader in startup ecosystems[1], followed by New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Tel Aviv, London and Chicago. There are significant advantages to launching and growing a cleantech startup in one of these hubs. Some of these advantages include:

(1) Access to non-financial resources: Launching your new business in a...


Should I Quit My Job to Become an Entrepreneur?

You may have many different reasons why you want to quit your job: you hate it, you want a change, you’d like to work with friends, you don’t want a boss, you don’t like having a predefined schedule, you think it will give you more balance in your life. But before jumping ship to start your own business, ask yourself these questions:

How do you plan to raise capital? One of the greatest reasons entrepreneurs fail...


Startup Brand Lessons from Steve Jobs, the Wachowski Brothers and Stan Lee

By Tim Girvin — with Social Media commentaries and recommendations by Fletcher Helle

When there is a lesson to be learned, listening makes for the best course of cumulative action. Learn and listen, listen and learn. Watch how it grows. In my history, it’s the leaning-in to experiences on the trail of wisdom and great brand strategies that has taught me the most. And to lean-in is to list, as in —tilting-in to hear better the...


Tapping untapped markets and dreams for people with disabilities

Long workdays, nights filled with ceiling-gazing, scary financial risks: Entrepreneurs with disabilities experience the same challenges anyone does when launching a startup. Yet people with disabilities are almost twice as likely to be self-employed than people without a disability, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Getting around: ask those who know Today, startups can tap into markets that...