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Anatomy of an Innovation-friendly School

This is going to be BIG.

I've been thinking a lot about what an innovation-friendly school looks like and have a few thoughts--and it doesn't just mean building labs or creating more flexible IP licensing schemes. More and more startups are getting built without relying on University research--because hard technology is rarely the barrier to innovation these days.

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10 Key Buildings in the Brooklyn Innovation Community

This is going to be BIG.

I wanted someone who was experimenting with computer controlled LEDs as an art form to feel part of the community as well--which is why I started referring to it as the "Innovation Community". Anyone who was doing something new and cutting edge should feel connected to each other--whether or not they are building a venture backed startup.

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Tradeoffs in Innovative Careers

This is going to be BIG.

This is the first of a series of posts this week on careers in innovation and startups--sort of a thought exercise for me on the topic for my talk at General Assembly at 8PM on 12/15. In the world of startups and innovation, it's even less clear. People have no idea what their options are, nor where those options can take them.

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How the New York City innovation community can still lose (and what you can do about it)

This is going to be BIG.

A lot has been written about whether or not we should be encouraging 1000 startups to bloom and the proliferation of incubators, as well as the growth of angel investing. Here's how you can prevent this NYC renaisannce from being a forest fire: Fail fast. If it doesn't, you pack up your marbles and go home to try something else.

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Forge the Future: Immersive Roleplaying for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Paul G. Silva

Whether you’re a seasoned founder eager to relive the startup journey in a safe environment, an educator seeking innovative teaching tools, or a professional interested in experiential learning—this business simulation is designed for you. Let’s Connect: Interested in learning more or setting up a session?

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2019: An Innovative Year in Review

UBI Global

Journey through the 2019 global innovation community activities with UBI Global Join us as we present the 2019 year in review and examine the impactful collaborations that took place through business incubator and accelerator programs and their startup clients.

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2019: An Innovative Year in Review

UBI Global

Journey through the 2019 global innovation community activities with UBI Global Join us as we present the 2019 year in review and examine the impactful collaborations that took place through business incubator and accelerator programs and their startup clients.