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The unbundling of professional learning and entrepreneurship education

TechCrunch

At roughly the same time, Y Combinator (YC) and other accelerators emerged as a largely analog means for entrepreneurs willing to commit three months of time and ~6% of their company to receive en masse training and connections to mentors, peers and funders.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 1

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Collaborative research focused on developing the field of ecosystem building would allow the field to identify the principles and practices that are most effective for fostering successful entrepreneurship. I asked them to treat me like a funder. Does this mean we were less successful in 2019? Voices from the field.

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Third Rock Ventures Invests in Internships for Underrepresented Groups in Life Sciences

American Entrepreneurship

Launched in Boston in 2019 the program serves over 300 students with many more on the horizon due to Third Rock’s support. Other early funders include Google Ventures and JLABS. The post Third Rock Ventures Invests in Internships for Underrepresented Groups in Life Sciences appeared first on American Entrepreneurship.

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Atomic-backed Jumpcut uses data to advance diversity in film

TechCrunch

It’s this rare company where 20 years of my work on data science and entrepreneurship meets with who I am outside of my work.” Hosanagar started working on Jumpcut in 2019, but today, the Atomic -backed company launches out of stealth as the first data science-driven studio working to elevate underrepresented voices in film.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

Although it’s a fascinating story, a 2019 influential academic study by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University shows just how misguided this popular narrative is. According to a recent Crunchbase study , the number of companies founded by women doubled from 10 percent of global startups in 2009 to 20 percent in 2019.

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Holberton raises $20M as it pivots to become an edtech SaaS company

TechCrunch

” Clearly, that’s how Holberton’s funders feel about this, too. ” He expects to see 5,000 students join this year, up from 500 in 2019, and see the network expand with new schools in the U.S., Europe, LatAm and Africa.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: CEO pregnancy checklist, decision-tree planning, reassessing valuations

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“Starting a business is hard, but we now have a path for proptech lined with funders and advisers that can propel entrepreneurs over early obstacles through to maturity and deep market penetration.” ” Buy a TechCrunch+ membership before July 4, 2022 and save 50% on an annual subscription.

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