Entrepreneurship
Closed Borders Choke America’s Innovation Engine
A growing, dynamic economy desperately needs smooth, legal pathways for highly skilled immigrants, says Doug Rand ’10, co-director of the Talent Mobility Fund.
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What Makes Companies Grow?
Since health insurance is tied to employment in the United States, Americans are losing their insurance just as they need it most. We asked economist Fiona Scott Morton, an expert on the healthcare industry, what a better system would look like.
Can Tech Make the World Better?
Katie Rae ’97, who runs an incubator and an investment firm, on finding the next great startup.
What Do Small Businesses Need?
Small businesses create jobs, so how do we help them grow? Entrepreneur and investor Sean Greene ’90 points to better government policies and access to capital
How Do You Build a Startup?
Serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan YC ’85, founder of Gilt, MongoDB, and Business Insider, describes his approach to evaluating ideas and assembling a team.
Does Crowdfunding Make Capital Available to More Startups?
A new paper shows that Kickstarter is funding startups outside traditional venture capital hubs, and can later increase venture capital investment in an area.
Restricting Employment Restrictions
Research shows that limiting enforcement of non-compete agreements encourages entrepreneurship and economic growth.
Could Crowdfunding Reshape Entrepreneurship?
Yale’s Olav Sorenson explains how crowdfunding can change entrepreneurship and what’s necessary for that to happen.
Can a Better Burger Make a Difference?
Seth Goldman ’95 discusses his company’s effort to transform the way we eat protein.
Can Innovation Save China?
With China’s economy slowing, can entrepreneurs serve as an engine for innovation and growth? Investor Raymond Chang ’96 discusses the opportunities and bottlenecks facing new businesses.
Can a New York Burger Make It in Dubai?
Shake Shack’s Danny Meyer discusses the challenges of international expansion.
