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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

After a recent discussion I had with Steve Blank it made me remember that I had left off one of the most critical factors – a culture of failure. At this time I can tell you that the Brits definitely didn’t have a culture of failure. 11:00 How do you think the ‘failure’ culture emerged in Silicon Valley?

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. In the e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems thought paper Why Entrepreneurship?

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5 EO Australia Women Share How To Make Entrepreneurship More Inclusive

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Over the past three years, there has been a marked increase in the number of women pursuing entrepreneurship, with an estimated 40 percent of new businesses in the United States started by women. Widespread layoffs during the pandemic contributed to an initial rise in female entrepreneurship in 2020, along with the need for flexibility.

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How a Fashion Brand in Honduras Is Preserving the Country’s Traditional Culture

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Rafael, a 2018 YLAI Fellow and an entrepreneur in Honduras, saw years later a need for his skills in the country’s cultural heritage sector. “My Today Rafael is working with Xiomara and other artisans to market their products, all the while preserving traditional Honduran culture. There is no one Honduran,” Rafael says. “We

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3 ways the Olympics are similar to entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Here are three observations I made about how the Olympics are similar to entrepreneurship: Courage is required. Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka are proving that, in a world where self-care is not culturally accepted or guaranteed, you must occasionally be willing to put down some important work and take care of yourself.

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Why the Key to Solving Burnout Is Creating a Culture of Openness

Entrepreneurs' Organization

One key to navigating entrepreneurship is preventing burnout. The post Why the Key to Solving Burnout Is Creating a Culture of Openness first appeared on. The post Why the Key to Solving Burnout Is Creating a Culture of Openness appeared first on. There has been a rise in burnout, especially during the pandemic.

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Excited to be an Investor in The Wing

This is going to be BIG.

Having a portfolio where half the companies have at least one female founder or person of color has made me think a lot about our culture. Members of The Wing are shaping our culture, our politics, and our technology everyday. I'm thrilled to be an investor in The Wing --a Home Base for Women on Their Way.

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