Most Active Articles 2013-05-20T09:36:59.738-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:technology-startup-incubator-programs Frank Gruber fgruber197 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6486987424611593897-6c07d231ac24a361273b60929e184eea 2012-12-29T04:18:26.807-05:00

America's Brain Drain In part one, I alluded to the reluctance of the Senate to bring the STEM Jobs Act to a vote and it is certainly unlikely that the Senate

America's Brain Drain In part one, I alluded to the reluctance of the Senate to bring the STEM Jobs Act to a vote and it is certainly unlikely that the Senate http://www.venturestab.com/2012/12/immigrants-entrepreneurs-road-serfdom-part-ii/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8678229728887449706-f12cdb13ceb73cf44c646bc5666e2f4d 2013-03-03T05:21:24.413-05:00

Why do so many people think having a board applies to public companies only? Having one is actually more important for a startup.

Why do so many people think having a board applies to public companies only? Having one is actually more important for a startup. http://catarinasworld.com/external-directors-boost-startups/ Catarina Alexon calexon582 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3230765512760992845-2c215e9e8fa432672d7bb3f70135b0c8 2013-03-08T13:18:44.834-05:00

Captains of Silicon Valley industries clamoring for passage of the STEM Jobs Act of 2012 bill.

Captains of Silicon Valley industries clamoring for passage of the STEM Jobs Act of 2012 bill. http://www.venturestab.com/2013/03/lies-damn-lies-statistics/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9379985181423784647-63984a16a286813b4e636253a6e3c207 2013-01-17T11:38:02.258-05:00

The Startup Visa is a proposed amendment to the U.S. immigration law to create a visa category for foreign entrepreneurs who have raised capital from qualified American investors. It aims at addressing the absence of a visa category for entrepreneurs raising outside funding.

The Startup Visa is a proposed amendment to the U.S. immigration law to create a visa category for foreign entrepreneurs who have raised capital from qualified American investors. It aims at addressing the absence of a visa category for entrepreneurs raising outside funding. http://www.venturestab.com/2013/01/startup-20-actlucid-lame/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11555566967185465574-641f29e709cf703025ff923b327933c1 2013-05-17T14:19:54.929-04:00

I spent a little time at StartupWeekendHamilton3 in April as a mentor and was talking to a young founder who proclaimed that there was one great accelerator in Canada. Who he said it was surprised me a little and got me thinking, what makes an accelerator “the best” and why should an eager founder care?

I spent a little time at StartupWeekendHamilton3 in April as a mentor and was talking to a young founder who proclaimed that there was one great accelerator in Canada. Who he said it was surprised me a little and got me thinking, what makes an accelerator “the best” and why should an eager founder care? http://francis-moran.com/index.php/startups/accelerator-metrics-in-canada-or-anywhere/ Francis Moran fmoran071 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11192503646030052561-2fee062f86bd4b92e272b77ad5ec89ca 2013-04-21T02:28:34.709-04:00

Mark Hamilton reveals a 3000-year-old secret that you will certainly not want to miss. This is a must see Mark Hamilton video.

Mark Hamilton reveals a 3000-year-old secret that you will certainly not want to miss. This is a must see Mark Hamilton video. http://www.markhamiltonneothink.com/videos/mark-hamilton-reveals-a-3000-year-old-secret/ Jose Gonzalez jgonzalez595 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16908167686162169366-8e367e9da8fa35c2de3f0ed3c826ca1f 2013-03-04T12:13:39.061-05:00

The convertible note is an investment vehicle used by angel investors to fund a startup business. It is essentially a loan agreement but unlike a typical loan, the terms of repayment include the right of the investor/lender to convert unpaid principal (and often accrued interest) into equity (stock).

The convertible note is an investment vehicle used by angel investors to fund a startup business. It is essentially a loan agreement but unlike a typical loan, the terms of repayment include the right of the investor/lender to convert unpaid principal (and often accrued interest) into equity (stock). http://www.venturestab.com/2013/03/convertible-notes-trap/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18107395434814600756-fdf71032d7d1ba2cbcee839615c3af1b 2012-12-12T13:11:02.477-05:00

Previous waves of immigration, helped make us a great and prosperous nation. Today our immigration policy fails to meet our nation’s needs and best interests.

Previous waves of immigration, helped make us a great and prosperous nation. Today our immigration policy fails to meet our nation’s needs and best interests. http://www.venturestab.com/2012/12/immigrants-entrepreneurs-road-serfdom/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14903007368773765906-b6134ca2148236ca64334dcb4d41a71d 2013-02-10T06:00:29.718-05:00

Farming out as much work as you can means less money is tied up in production. But the biggest advantage is it gives an entrepreneur time. She is slowed down learning how to do something a supplier is already expert at.

Farming out as much work as you can means less money is tied up in production. But the biggest advantage is it gives an entrepreneur time. She is slowed down learning how to do something a supplier is already expert at. http://www.forbes.com/sites/actiontrumpseverything/2013/02/09/you-have-to-spend-money-to-make-money-and-other-lies-people-tell-entrepreneurs/ Paul B Brown pbrown995 4 2 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3657910539124915483-6fb0ae731a6a9b90461378090fa38b31 2013-02-04T12:45:17.948-05:00

A startup begins with a great idea, but all too often, that’s where it ends. Ideas have to be implemented well to get the desired results.

A startup begins with a great idea, but all too often, that’s where it ends. Ideas have to be implemented well to get the desired results. http://www.venturestab.com/2013/02/startups-idea-worth-execute/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9171728170030352229-895dd81f70589d2b59b0ae79b46da3fd 2013-03-24T20:03:05.195-04:00

Download this free, comprehensive IT due diligence checklist to understand the types of questions you should be asking during due diligence for a technology company.

Download this free, comprehensive IT due diligence checklist to understand the types of questions you should be asking during due diligence for a technology company. http://www.itduediligenceguide.com/free-checklist/ Jim Hoffman jhoffman988 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8511535252735680523-d486add4df1e3e4c31973695b6f8fe3a 2011-03-04T01:50:46.790-05:00

If we are to continue to innovate and lead in the technology field, it is imperative that we find women leaders for our boardrooms and C-level positions.

If we are to continue to innovate and lead in the technology field, it is imperative that we find women leaders for our boardrooms and C-level positions. http://www.venturestab.com/2011/03/the-lack-of-women-entrepreneur-and-executives/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 1,036 1,036 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13203129999184932543-a1c50fe9c78da8dfeeaf4ec1616bb5d0 2013-03-28T14:13:51.542-04:00

The incubator/accelerator market has a growing number of people watching and waiting for its bubble to pop. The reasons cited for this looming pop should be obvious: most accelerators aren’t going to perform as well as some TechStars programs and not even close to Y Combinator

The incubator/accelerator market has a growing number of people watching and waiting for its bubble to pop. The reasons cited for this looming pop should be obvious: most accelerators aren’t going to perform as well as some TechStars programs and not even close to Y Combinator http://francis-moran.com/index.php/startups/the-%E2%80%98accelerator-bubble%E2%80%99-will-pop-but-not-for-the-reason-you-think-it-will/ Francis Moran fmoran071 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13333687075349229029-7a26a550c23184c7822a87f2a87325b7 2012-10-16T20:46:16.104-04:00

What successful techniques have you used in your company to improve the overall cash flow and spur innovation?

What successful techniques have you used in your company to improve the overall cash flow and spur innovation? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/10/11/you-cant-innovate-without-cash-11-ways-to-boost-cash-flow/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13092375709225857980-d4a2b5d8b990b915fe0a80ba3505f2e0 2013-02-07T23:17:17.942-05:00

Histories involving real entrepreneurs and how United States immigration policies failed them.

Histories involving real entrepreneurs and how United States immigration policies failed them. http://www.venturestab.com/2013/02/immigrant-entrepreneur-insane-bureaucracy-uscis/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6115949758676866115-435819fa81ae0d64f177add572c4d329 2013-03-19T23:01:10.703-04:00

Without execution, an idea is little more than a fart in the wind.

Without execution, an idea is little more than a fart in the wind. http://www.venturestab.com/2013/03/startups-idea/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14668920538672820496-f8989d14e351ff51d4f0ee2c6c0ee808 2012-10-16T13:10:37.411-04:00

Pitfalls of Building on Someone Else’s Platform. Facebook and Twitter as examples of companies that have wreaked havoc on entrepreneurial companies dependent on those platforms. Facebook tweaks that resulted in companies like Virtue, Context Optional and Buddy Media practically forced to abandon their business models. Twitter’s announced API restrictions and the buzz of discontent raised by developers and fears expressed by companies dependent upon the Twitter platform.

Pitfalls of Building on Someone Else’s Platform. Facebook and Twitter as examples of companies that have wreaked havoc on entrepreneurial companies dependent on those platforms. Facebook tweaks that resulted in companies like Virtue, Context Optional and Buddy Media practically forced to abandon their business models. Twitter’s announced API restrictions and the buzz of discontent raised by developers and fears expressed by companies dependent upon the Twitter platform. http://www.venturestab.com/2012/10/pitfalls-building-elses-platform-part-2/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8501797233156520882-5cf98aa336a91e7616ef289adec232cb 2012-11-13T19:09:12.033-05:00

How to avoid pitfalls in building business is someone else's platform. Create a business model that insulates you from total dependency on platforms you do not own. Integrate your business with these platforms in a manner that makes their business success dependent on yours to the greatest extent possible. Strive to retain your identity in the marketplace, the eco-system, if you will, by working across multiple platforms beholden to none, while taking full advantage of all.

How to avoid pitfalls in building business is someone else's platform. Create a business model that insulates you from total dependency on platforms you do not own. Integrate your business with these platforms in a manner that makes their business success dependent on yours to the greatest extent possible. Strive to retain your identity in the marketplace, the eco-system, if you will, by working across multiple platforms beholden to none, while taking full advantage of all. http://www.venturestab.com/2012/11/pitfalls-building-elses-platform-part-3/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1841762156516575017-c6c99f7523ee7c8699a51a3d86ffd823 2012-10-09T13:39:47.619-04:00

The inherent dangers entrepreneurs and investors of all stripes must acknowledge when growing a company or investing in a company dependent on a third party platform. Examples are Facebook, Twitter, Google and Apple platforms.

The inherent dangers entrepreneurs and investors of all stripes must acknowledge when growing a company or investing in a company dependent on a third party platform. Examples are Facebook, Twitter, Google and Apple platforms. http://www.venturestab.com/2012/10/house-built-sand-pitfalls-building-on-someone-elses-platform/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7577946841960686821-307a0737d73546377ddf13bace488e29 2013-01-30T14:02:13.626-05:00

As a wrap-up to TrueBridge’s series on venture capitalist blogs to follow, we present Mark Suster’s blog, Both Sides of the Table. Mark is an excellent resource on raising angel funds but also gives helpful insights into the early trials of startups, having founded BuildOnline, which he sold to a [...]

As a wrap-up to TrueBridge’s series on venture capitalist blogs to follow, we present Mark Suster’s blog, Both Sides of the Table. Mark is an excellent resource on raising angel funds but also gives helpful insights into the early trials of startups, having founded BuildOnline, which he sold to a [...] http://www.forbes.com/sites/truebridge/2013/01/30/vc-blogs-you-should-follow-and-why-mark-suster/ Peter Fretty pfretty150 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11533590418631876279-6d69e9be801d17e922ec079433f10b80 2013-01-04T16:56:57.281-05:00

In February of 2010, the Startup Visa Act had its debut in the Senate, but died in the Judiciary Committee having never been brought to a vote. The StartUp Visa Act of 2011 was introduced in the Senate some fourteen months later. Also introduced in the House of Representatives as H.R. 1114 in March of 2011, the bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee referred the bill to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement where it has languished since June 1, 2011.

In February of 2010, the Startup Visa Act had its debut in the Senate, but died in the Judiciary Committee having never been brought to a vote. The StartUp Visa Act of 2011 was introduced in the Senate some fourteen months later. Also introduced in the House of Representatives as H.R. 1114 in March of 2011, the bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee referred the bill to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement where it has languished since June 1, 2011. http://www.venturestab.com/2013/01/partisan-politics-immigrants/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15945756463153690556-3f45fdcd248001b9dca44a0014f014a0 2012-11-16T15:26:59.508-05:00

BizBest's Silicon Beach shortLIST™ is a hand-picked selection of key players, places, tech, events, organizations and other resources fueling the hotter-than-hot startup scene in Los Angeles dubbed Silicon Beach.

BizBest's Silicon Beach shortLIST™ is a hand-picked selection of key players, places, tech, events, organizations and other resources fueling the hotter-than-hot startup scene in Los Angeles dubbed Silicon Beach. http://www.bizbest.com/the-bizbest-silicon-beach-shortlist/ Daniel Kehrer dkehrer628 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7759005472023453310-481e25d358fcdbc81b44cf8e73b81e58 2012-05-31T13:33:16.328-04:00

September 11th was a traumatic event for the psychology of the nation but also for its innovation capacity. After 9/11 the United States started admitting fewer highly skilled immigrants, invited fewer students to come study here, and companies and consumers cut back on their travel budgets.

September 11th was a traumatic event for the psychology of the nation but also for its innovation capacity. After 9/11 the United States started admitting fewer highly skilled immigrants, invited fewer students to come study here, and companies and consumers cut back on their travel budgets. http://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/ideas-roundtable/archive/2012/05/the-innovation-costs-of-reducing-the-flow-of-immigrants-and-travelers-to-the-us/257829/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6131872251937569949-3d981f7010090d59d0053ca104a88bb9 2012-09-27T18:42:29.814-04:00

It is always in an entrepreneur'€™s DNA to look for the next big opportunity. Thus, entrepreneurs should look at recent innovations in the education industry for inspiration in building a successful company. Learning a skill and taking courses in a focused field of study is becoming more important and necessary as the economic landscape requires more diversification. Entrepreneurs have always looked to where change is happening or needed in order...

It is always in an entrepreneur'€™s DNA to look for the next big opportunity. Thus, entrepreneurs should look at recent innovations in the education industry for inspiration in building a successful company. Learning a skill and taking courses in a focused field of study is becoming more important and necessary as the economic landscape requires more diversification. Entrepreneurs have always looked to where change is happening or needed in order... http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/26/why-education-is-the-right-direction-for-tech-entrepreneurs/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4701019113589975535-c34ca441ddde765d142bc02ad4c8d37b 2012-01-20T10:46:28.719-05:00

Jerome Gentolia explains the importance of building relationship with Angel Investors' and VC's inner network.

Jerome Gentolia explains the importance of building relationship with Angel Investors' and VC's inner network. http://www.venturestab.com/2012/01/email-business-plan-vcs-angels/ Jerome Gentolia jgentolia853 54 53 1 0