A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 1, 2022

They play a number of important roles and one of them is to educate and inform about the impact of the tech sector in NY. To that end, they launched a valuable resource last month called Innovation Indicators. Innovation Indicators is a dashboard that shows the latest data on the impact of the tech sector on the NY economy.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

One inspiring teacher forever changed the way that Alex viewed education, and he received a scholarship to continue taking courses on teaching English. His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

At the same time, Launchpad@Stevens supports student innovation by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Chegg, a leading student-first online learning platform, has contributed to advancing student innovation by donating $50,000 to Stevens Institute of Technologys iSTEM and Launchpad@Stevens programs.

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Venture Well

OCTOBER 8, 2019

An assistant professor of innovation and entrepreneurship at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, The post how collaboration can improve entrepreneurship education appeared first on VentureWell. Tom Katona had been thinking quite a bit about a simple question.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2013

Innovation comes from those who are often less well educated (study the history of Hollywood, founded by “uneducated” Jews) or foreign born founding members (Google, Sun, Intel, PayPal) let alone reversed scientists like Einstein. And as it happens foreign-born Americans can be some of our most patriotic citizens as well.

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Venture Well

MAY 11, 2021

Faculty grantee, Pedro Arce, designed courses that tasked chemical engineering students with developing innovative, nature-inspired solutions to societal challenges. The post reimagining chemical engineering education: q&a with Dr. Pedro Arce of Tennessee Tech University appeared first on VentureWell.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the current professional landscape, idea generation is revered as a hallmark of creativity and innovation. This collaboration between human and machine ensures that the final product is not only innovative but also practical and implementable. Promote the Refined Idea.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

I have written about Deflationary Economics (one of my most read posts ever) & The Innovator’s Dilemma before. Disruption of Education. He talked about how for centuries education had “no technological core” (meaning it was bound by physical locations) and thus disruption was very difficult.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

He is also a Coffee Q-Grader through the Coffee Quality Institute, and he serves as the co-founder of the Dávila Dream Foundation, providing financial assistance and basic needs to marginalized youth in Nicaragua through educational scholarships.

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Venture Well

AUGUST 29, 2024

Through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, funded by the National Science Foundation, social scientists collaborated with entrepreneurship educators to bridge the gap. The post Empathy in Entrepreneurship Education: Five Ways To Bring Empathy Into the Classroom appeared first on VentureWell.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

MidAmerica, in collaboration with i2E, is set to launch an innovative pilot program known as the MidAmerica Cup business plan competition this fall. The MidAmerica Cup business plan competition is designed to expand students’ understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation while fostering collaboration with businesses at MidAmerica.

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Venture Well

JULY 9, 2019

We curated a fresh new list of cutting-edge class exercises to incorporate into innovation and entrepreneurship curriculum. The post 7 Class Exercises to Amplify Innovative Thinking appeared first on VentureWell.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 28, 2013

The other day, I took part in a forum about technology education in Brooklyn. And yet the number of software developers in NYC who work at startups has probably grown tenfold in the last eight years, leading me to ask the question of whether or not putting code in the classroom will make the biggest impact on innovation in our community.

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Venture Well

AUGUST 29, 2024

Through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, funded by the National Science Foundation, social scientists collaborated with entrepreneurship educators to bridge the gap. The post Empathy in Entrepreneurship Education: Five Ways To Bring Empathy Into the Classroom appeared first on VentureWell.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Four distinct themes guide activities throughout the week: ecosystems, education, inclusion and policy. The campaign introduces people to the path of entrepreneurship, creates opportunity for collaboration and facilitates access to capital and other resources that are vital to entrepreneurial success.

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Venture Well

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, almost 200 academics, policy planners, and practitioners across the innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) higher education ecosystem convened at Arizona State University for the. The post Shaping the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Deshpande Symposium appeared first on VentureWell.

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Venture Well

AUGUST 13, 2019

The post Active Learning Classroom Activities for Student Innovators appeared first on VentureWell. We’ve asked some of our faculty grantees to share their active learning exercises that you can use to help refine your own coursework for maximum impact.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 25, 2024

The latest robot innovation gives students hands-on experience for careers in modern manufacturing. At the upcoming 2024 IMTS Smartforce Student Summit in Chicago, Kawasaki Robotics will premiere its educational robotics platform for use by industrial/technical education providers.

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Venture Well

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The post pop-up classes: a simple, effective approach to supporting young innovators appeared first on VentureWell. We’ve compiled some of the key elements to think about as you create your pop-up classes, and outlined a variety of options to keep in mind.

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Source Link

AUGUST 9, 2021

Both communities recently participated in NLC’s City Innovation Ecosystems (CIE) program, offered in partnership with and support from the Kauffman Foundation. SourceLink® worked with Kankakee to inventory the region’s nonprofit, higher education, and governmental support resources as well as lending and equity sources.

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Venture Well

JANUARY 25, 2024

Attendees of the Deshpande Symposium identified four key reasons why they found the conference so valuable to their work in higher education innovation and entrepreneurship. The post Shaping the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Deshpande Symposium appeared first on VentureWell.

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Venture Well

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, almost 200 academics, policy planners, and practitioners across the innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) higher education ecosystem convened at Arizona State University for the. The post Shaping the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Deshpande Symposium appeared first on VentureWell.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

In Bay Ridge, The Art Room is a store front fine arts school for kids and represents the tip of the iceberg in storefront education centers. Cycling studios like SoulCycle are thriving and yoga centers are popping up left and right.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 11, 2025

Years later, that same chairman who delivered the tough feedback hired me to be his Chief Innovation Officer! Then I shifted focus: “OK, the problem is I don’t understand financials and because of that we’re heading down fast. But I’ve dealt with problems before. What concrete steps can I take now to fix this?”

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. Dr Jenny Douché, Callaghan Innovation. Adam Townsend, Bike Matrix.

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The major areas of AI innovation automate white-collar work. Code completion, generation, refactoring, security analysis Education & Librarians 2.37 Code completion, generation, refactoring, security analysis Education & Librarians 2.37 Occupation Employment (in millions) AI Technology Software Developers & IT 2.71

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

They’re building campuses, districts, buildings, spaces, as well as running new educational efforts and contests—basically anything they can think of to foster the growth of new and innovative companies. This is exactly the wrong way to think about the economic opportunity presented by innovation.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Why not profile the most innovative buildings or the people who are behind modernizing the processes and infrastructure at famous addresses? Make a whitepaper available on the topic of innovative technology in buildings, just to get the leads, without telling everyone what your business is upfront. 4) Highlight your customers.

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Venture Well

MAY 28, 2024

With the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, educators offer classroom techniques to develop problem-solving skills. The post Four Ways To Foster Creative Thinking in Student Entrepreneurs While Developing Their Problem-Solving Skills appeared first on VentureWell.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Education, powerful connections, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are all keys to entrepreneurial success. Throughout my years as a member, I have exponentially grown my business, achieved authority status through educational programs, and made lasting friendships with people all over the world.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The conference brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, technical experts, civil society leaders, and investors, all of whom have a role in ongoing AI innovation that is transforming business and society. “As The 9 th edition of the Conference hosts 4,000 innovative technologists and business people on December 11-12 at the Javits Center.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Register Korean education technology , known as ‘K-Edu Tech,’ is gaining attention on the global stage. Incorporating coding training, book reading, and AR education technology, this innovative content is making a mark among learners in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

The results of this woman’s hard work and innovation are cutting-edge technology solutions to the biggest problems in Ecuador. The idea is to constantly be improving to provide cost-effective yet innovative solutions to the environmental and social problems we face today.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Register Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation ( Mosti ) plans to push emerging technology and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education within the framework of Budget 2024. Another significant focus is STEM education, where we aim to instill STEM education,” he added.

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Venture Well

AUGUST 10, 2022

The post Sarah Says: Mapping Three Paths for Student Innovators appeared first on VentureWell. Welcome to Sarah Says, a new series by VentureWell Program Officer Sarah Wharmby. Sarah will address commonly asked questions raised in our E-Team workshops.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Plastomics is innovating in the space by developing superior methods for integrating biotech traits into staple row crops like corn and soybeans.

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Venture Well

MARCH 23, 2022

Learn how VentureWell support helped three grantees introduce students to scientific innovation to solve social and environmental challenges. The post how funding can kickstart student innovation on campus appeared first on VentureWell.

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