Racial bias matters on crowdfunding sites like Indiegogo, Kickstarter, and GoFundMe
When it comes to success on a crowdfunding site, race matters.
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2019
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Pitch perfect: Strategic language use maximizes the chances of influencing an audience
For even the most stoic entrepreneur, facing a panel of potential investors can be like walking onto the set of 'Dragon's Den'.
Economics & Business
Feb 12, 2019
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Cultivate an 'ambidextrous' mindset for entrepreneurial success
New research shows entrepreneurs who have the greatest success in raising money for their startup have a key personality trait in common – they have an 'ambidextrous' mindset.
Economics & Business
Feb 12, 2019
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Dyson switches HQ from Britain to Singapore: company
British electric appliance pioneer Dyson will switch headquarters to Singapore this year due to booming Asian demand but not because of Brexit, the company said Tuesday.
Business
Jan 22, 2019
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Understanding enterprise 'ecosystem' can increase number of women-owned businesses
Making an economic case for female entrepreneurship will do more to increase the number of women-owned businesses rather than treating it as a diversity issue, according to new research led by the University of Dundee.
Economics & Business
Jan 8, 2019
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Carbon conscious: how one man is shrinking his footprint
Some people count their calories. Dirk Gratzel counts his carbon emissions.
Environment
Dec 11, 2018
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In DR Congo, home-grown digital entrepreneurs defy odds
Being a digital entrepreneur in the Democratic Republic of Congo comes with many challenges, not least that internet access is very limited in a vast country of more than 80 million people.
Business
May 14, 2018
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Women seeking crowdfunding financing for start-ups are perceived as more trustworthy
While men have benefited from a gender bias against women when seeking financing for business start-ups, the opposite may be true for female entrepreneurs seeking initial investment through crowdfunding efforts, according ...
Economics & Business
May 10, 2018
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Most successful entrepreneurs are older than you think
The romanticized image of entrepreneurs is a picture of youth: a 20-something individual with disruptive ideas, boundless energy and a still-sharp mind. Silicon Valley has bet on this image for years.
Economics & Business
May 7, 2018
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Orlando startup faces off with high-profile investor on podcast; new guided-tour city app launches
An Orlando entrepreneur impressed a high-profile startup backer on the experienced investor's podcast recently, although the host wasn't exactly excited that she was from Orlando.
Business
Jan 12, 2018
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