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University of Michigan Joins the Global EIR Network

Feld Thoughts

After a decade, it’s clear that our federal government has broadly failed us on this front. Today, I’m happy to welcome the University of Michigan to the Global EIR network. Applications are now open to become a Global Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institution (EGI).

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. This Panel will explore issues such as: How can companies best utilize social networking media?

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10,000 Startups – Startup Weekend Next

Steve Blank

Just a crazy idea two years ago, the class is now taught at Stanford , Berkeley, Columbia , Caltech, Princeton and for the National Science Foundation at the University of Michigan and Georgia Tech. In the U.S, Startup America will leverage its network of 30 startup regions to engage entrepreneurial leaders throughout the country.

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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

Grand Rapids is also home to StartGarden, a startup accelerator with the goal of turning Michigan into a flourishing business ecosystem. Small Business Development Center Michigan. Government Requirements. StartGarden. Michipreneur: 5 Small Business Resources in Grand Rapids. See Also: Starting a Business Guide. Charlotte, NC.

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The secret to successful nonprofit board meetings? The right materials at the right time

Board Effect

Board packets for Starfish Family Services in Michigan run about 130 to 300 pages, and printing and assembly into binders was a Herculean task for executive assistant Susan Bovair. Board members use tablets to access the materials, cutting distribution time.

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How we changed the way the U.S. government commercializes science: Errol Arkilic — Part 1 of Episode 6 on Sirius XM Channel 111

Steve Blank

In my interview with Errol, we discussed the origins of the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps), how and why it was created, and how it changed the way the government commercializes scientific research. government needs your help,’ and I remember saying, ‘The U.S. government accelerator that takes no equity.

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The Tucked And The Untucked

Feld Thoughts

Last night I gave the kickoff talk to the West Michigan Policy Forum. I did my riff on Startup Communities and followed it up with a short Q&A on issues specific to Michigan’s entrepreneurial scene. Don’t let parallel universes evolve – you want one big, messy network continually changing.

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