Founders Keepers’ Post

Exciting news! I've been accepted into Shufords Summer Away Program in Prague, Czech Republic. During my time in Prague, I'll be taking ECON 393: Practicum in Entrepreneurship and PR/IBUS 347: Entrepreneurship in Europe - Case Study: The Czech Republic, as well as gaining insight into business on a global scale through an internship. This opportunity will be a foundational experience for me to grow not only as a student but as a person. I can't wait to embark on this new journey this summer! #studyabroad #globalbusiness #entrepreneurship

What do WesGold Fellows learn? We're glad you asked! Check the topics covered in this amazing 8 week internship for high school students. What's even more incredible is that it's PAID! Stay tuned for more application info, and follow WesGold Fellows. #FinancialLiteracy #Entrepreneurship #PhillyYouth #YouthInternship #PhillyEducation

One of the most rewarding parts of my first year at University of Virginia Darden School of Business has been establishing and building up the ETA (Entrepreneurship through Acquisition) community here. We launched a new club, the Darden ETA club, and hosted a number of well-attended events including some lunch and learns with alumni. The club’s mission is to educate students on the opportunities for acquiring, owning, and operating small to mid-sized businesses, and to equip them with the network and resources needed for success. With that in mind we e have some exciting things on the horizon for this upcoming year: - Co-hosting the Southeast ETA conference in September - Hosting more lunch & learns - Building out a robust network of alumni who are interested in mentoring and investing with students who want to acquire and operate a business. - Creating a strong pipeline of high quality ETA-related summer internships and independent studies for students - Establishing an “acquisition incubator” for second year students If you are a current, prospective, or former student, or if you simply want to get involved, let me know and we’ll get you connected! I want to give a shoutout to Daniel MacLean Vernic MJ Dougherty Toms Michele Rankin Les Alexander and others who have invested lots of time to grow the ETA space at Darden. I’m excited to see the ETA community grow here during the next year! 🚀 #ETA #Entrepreneurship #MBA

Day 7 with CIB summer internship program, there is no doubt that entrepreneurship has become extremely important in our world today, playing a pivotal role in stimulating the economy and driving development. In the face of the rapid changes the world is experiencing, whether economic, technological, or social, entrepreneurship emerges as a driving force for adapting to these changes and seizing new opportunities. This video provides some tips that may be useful to those who want to become future entrepreneurs. #CIB_Summer_Internship_2024

Discover the incredible journey of Darcy Wilborn, Vice President of Operations at i2E, in our latest article. From internships Discover the incredible journey of Darcy Wilborn, Vice President of Operations at i2E, and learn about business accelerators right in your backyard. Read the full article now https://lnkd.in/e6cg6jVY #Entrepreneurship #i2E #

Looking ahead to Junior Achievement of Northern California's Entrepreneurship Summit next week, I better give some thought to what my opening remarks will be to an auditorium full of ambitious high school students. Here goes: How often have you been told that “life’s not fair!”  I would estimate that 90% of us have heard that cliché from our parents, mostly as a way to cope with life’s disappointments.  But is that saying really true??  Is life demonstrably unfair for 90% of us…  or from another angle, do situations feel unfair 90% of the time?   In the end, I think we all wish to believe that life is fair…   and that is why we so often rely on Karma as our universal settler of scores.  Did that litterbug finally get fined?  Did that lazy coworker finally get demoted?  Did that bully who picked-on people all through high school finally get a taste of the same medicine?     ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   Well that, my fellow entrepreneurs, is how our fintech startup got its name.  As the name suggests, we live at the intersection of KARMa and EQuity, endeavoring to restore a sense of economic “fairness” in America.  Technically, KARMEQ is a broker/dealer investing platform that uniquely enables stocks as gifts – on a mission to close the Wealth Gap and inspire financial independence for future generations. What would be the name your startup?  And why?  #Entrepreneurs #Startups #Branding #FinTech #KARMEQ.com

Getting excited! We hit the ground running on Monday! This session is happening Tuesday at 2PM PST - we will be talking about how to turn data into compelling stories. I'll focus on event data, of course, but this could be applied to a number of areas. #vegas #CXO #Marketing2Conf #GuestSpeaker

🎓 Thrilled to have participated in the Student Internship on Business and Entrepreneurship organized by High School Moms & International Alliance of Counselors and Educators! This immersive experience provided invaluable insights into the world of business and entrepreneurship, equipping me with practical skills and knowledge to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace. From hands-on projects to mentorship opportunities, every moment was a stepping stone towards personal and professional growth. I'm excited to apply these lessons in my future endeavours. 🚀#StudentInternship #BusinessSkills #Entrepreneurship #LearningAndDevelopment #FutureLeaders 

Bringing entrepreneurs into the classroom as adjunct professors can transform students' experiences and advance the university’s business goals. Students gain practical knowledge by learning directly from industry experts, and the entrepreneur's connections can lead to strategic partnerships, funding, and internship opportunities for the university. By bridging academia and industry, you can foster a dynamic learning environment that drives institutional growth 🤝 #HigherEducation #EntrepreneurshipInAcademia #StudentDevelopment #UniversityGrowth

Usually, the weakest part of a pitch deck is the competition slide. Most founders pitching struggle to communicate how their startup differs from the competition. As someone who’s internship is focused on understanding the competition and developing strategic recommendations - I get it. Explaining your startup’s differentiation against competitors to investors is *hard*. There’s generally not a lot of information out there, and if there is, it’s in bits and pieces. I’ve been spending a lot of time doing this work myself. There are three areas, or buckets, that I organize information I collect to triangulate my understanding of the competition. I’ll share more on this tomorrow.