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DC’s New Innovation Hub, STATION DC, Opens Membership Applications

American Entrepreneurship

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Exclusive Events and Panels, including private dinners and strategic discussions tailored to advance national innovation priorities.

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EO Members Reflect on Coaching GSEA Global Finalists for ‘Start It Up’ Season 3

Entrepreneurs' Organization

These EOers work with the students to refine their pitches and provide insights and tips to help them succeed in the high-level competition. It strengthened my belief in the power of mentorship and the cohesive, supportive nature of the EO network. The depth of learning I gained from the students!

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BE 2.0: Iterate for Greatness

Paul G. Silva

This principle is a core part of how the best companies innovate. Each iteration brought valuable lessons that shaped what eventually became a thriving, scalable mentorship program. Startups pitched for 10 minutes each. pitches , back-to-back, with no Q&A. They don’t just set a strategy and hope for the best.

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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

A $500,000 Opportunity, Presented by Wells Fargo One of the most anticipated features of the Forum is the $500K Capital Pitch Competition, presented by Wells Fargo, which is also the title sponsor of the entire event. A Star-Studded Lineup with a Purpose In addition to Oprah and T.D. Jakes Group and Founder of the Good Soil Movement.

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Should every startup get funded?

This is going to be BIG.

” I’m all for more entrepreneurship, but I think it’s a slippery slope to tie together funding an increased number of companies with a better innovation landscape or even a better economic. Too many entrepreneurs start out their business endeavors with an investment pitch. Step one: Ask for money.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

I want to thank my coauthor Akshat Dixit , a rising senior at North Carolina State University, intern at Versatile VC, and past intern with the HBS Alumni Angels Association and the Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, NC. . Columbia , University of Washington , NYU ) have mounted formal efforts to promote interdisciplinary innovation.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Awards $10,000 in Business Funding to Local Start-Ups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

After an intensive weekly program, eight innovative start-ups pitched their business models to a panel of judges, with three outstanding participants receiving top honors. Over the course of 10 weeks, business Founders participated in development classes and were provided mentorship with direct access to investment opportunities.