Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach Kathleen R. Allen
Publisher: Cengage Learning

May 6, 2014 - (credit: istock) Technology Report. May 15, 2014 - A new incubator space for startups will host a soft opening next week, coinciding nicely with a rollout of the first-ever Summer Accelerator Program offered through the Goleta Entrepreneurial Magnet. Mar 11, 2014 - A couple of Los Angeles-based entrepreneurs have launched a small venture fund to seed Southern California startups. If anything, the role of a single person Many business schools have entrepreneurship on the curriculum but Saïd Business School takes a distinctive approach. 2 days ago - In Africa, with particular reference to Nigeria, the continent's largest economy, creative entrepreneurs face similar challenges, even worse sometimes, given the marginal attention paid by policy makers to ensure rookie fashion entrepreneurs are furnished with resources and technical The first one was launched late 2012 and was inspired by the classic European fashion era while, the second one was launched in April of 2013 and was inspired by a punk theme. Dec 31, 2009 - There is no right or wrong way to be an entrepreneur, because launching new ventures is enormously dependent upon context: market demand factors, competitor responses, team dynamics, and blind luck all play a part in addition to the personality of the entrepreneur. Jan 17, 2014 - After this course, participants should be able to analyse the market potential of innovations, understand the skills required to launch a new venture, relate the importance of innovation in business models to creating value for the After the course, participants should be able to identify existing or latent customer needs, understand their role and value in the creation of entrepreneurial ventures and develop a disciplined approach to the analysis of business problems. Los Angeles, CA—TYLT Lab (www.TYLTLab.com) The partners are entrepreneurs themselves and have a hands-on approach to working with founders. Dec 28, 2012 - Which is why, back in 1999, WRI chose Latin America and Asia as the focus of its pioneering New Ventures project to nurture environmental entrepreneurs. TYLT Lab said today that it had secured commitments New Los Angeles Venture Capital Firm, TYLT Lab, Raises $20M for SoCal Startups. Apr 16, 2014 - The paper pointed to cultural obstacles such as a low acceptance of business failures, which can make potential innovators reluctant to launch new ventures for fear of harming their reputations. Jan 29, 2014 - Allen is also the owner of four successful businesses and the author of 15 entrepreneurship books, including Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach, Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers. Three new venture firms were launched, and two national firms – Baird Capital and Cultivian Sandbox – opened offices in Michigan. GEM's physical Likewise, an additional gift — from local investor, entrepreneur and GEM backer Chris Felipe — has helped launch the inaugural, intensive training program. Alan Finkel, president of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and This is because the IP process is resource-intensive and is often seen as too slow for many entrepreneurs and investors, it said. The Duke of York and Nominet Trust will launch iDEA – a new inspiring Digital Enterprise Award scheme that will support young people to gain the critical digital and entrepreneurial skills they need to set up and run their own business venture. LANSING – Tech entrepreneurs and enterprising investors in the life sciences and information sectors will play an increasingly prominent role in the Michigan economy, according to survey results of the “early stage building” of the state's technology ecosystem. As office Six teams will be selected, many most likely from UCSB's New Venture Competition. And iterative approach, working with partners to test out and evaluate the best ways to nurture young people's digital skills and business ideas in order to provide a dynamic programme that responds to the needs of young entrepreneurs.”. Jun 29, 2012 - The training session assists two types of individuals: those who are interested in entrepreneurship but do not have a specific concept in mind, and those who have a business concept and need help launching the venture. The bootcamp concentrates on the key tools, Through classroom instruction, mentoring opportunities and hands-on experience, the Griggs Center equips students to imagine and launch new ventures.