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Need Money to Launch Your Business? Judy Robinett Can Help You Find It

Building Personal Strength

I''ve known about incubators, angel investors and venture capitalists, but Judy mentions some sources that were new to me: family offices and crowd-funding. Copyright 2015. She also encourages entrepreneurs to ask for help. If you''re a start-up, maybe you should start with Judy. About her book. Post by Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D.,

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7 Conferences to Grow Your Business in 2017

Steve Farber

This is a great place to incubate ideas. The founders launched this event in 2015, and it was a huge hit. The topic for 2017 is “ The (Secret) of Building Wealth ,” which is something most of us (all of us?) are interested in. It’s a great opportunity to meet with and learn from investors and entrepreneurs.

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What Can Big Businesses Learn About Innovation from Social Entrepreneurs? - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM QATAR FOUNDATION

Harvard Business Review

As the winner of the WISE Prize for Education in 2015, Yacoobi’s initiative is one of many that we at Qatar Foundation support to harness the potential of innovation for social development. Take the Orenda Project for example, a rising edtech start-up from Pakistan that was incubated as part of the WISE Learner’s Voice Program.

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The Case for Investing More in People

Harvard Business Review

In the decade between 2005 and 2015, labor productivity in the US as measured by GDP per labor hour was less than 1% for 7 of the 10 years, according to the OECD. Unfortunately, this virtuous cycle appears to be broken. Productivity in most developed economies has been anemic. And wages are stagnant.

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What Inclusive Urban Development Can Look Like

Harvard Business Review

metros that increased their productivity, average wages, and standard of living from 2010 to 2015, only 11 metros achieved inclusive economic outcomes. The second is to develop spaces and programs to incubate entrepreneurs. Even smaller cities like Portland, Nashville, and Austin are attempting to curb their own deep-seated divides.

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Offices Can Be Bastions of Civility in an Uncivil Time

Harvard Business Review

And for society and democracy at large, the workplace might just be the one institution that incubates a more constructive way of bringing people together. ” Prompted in 2015 by fatal police shootings in Ferguson, Missouri, and other cities, the company now holds “ Can We Talk ?”

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Why California Is Such a Talent Magnet

Harvard Business Review

In 2015, 60% of graduating college students reported that they would prefer to work at a company with a positive social atmosphere, responsible production, and a fun work environment, even if it meant earning a lower salary. Urban innovation districts have become popular in many cities around the U.S.