Choose your path to success
Get Inspired
Thinking about taking the entrepreneurial leap? There are people and programs that can provide encouragement and real-world support as you follow your dream. Learn about resources available to offer the inspiration and practical skills you need.
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Inspire
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An online program that immerses participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset to empower learners and help them develop entrepreneurial skills.
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One of the most comprehensive sources of information, tools, and resources available to help entrepreneurs operate a business venture, create wealth, and employ people.
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This platform hosts 54-hour events at a grassroots level worldwide to educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.
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An annual weeklong series of celebrations involving millions of people in more than 100 countries, designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.
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iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.
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Inspire
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The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is an international series of competitions for student entrepreneurs.
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An online community that connects the worldwide startup and tech ecosystem by informing individuals of events, job opportunities, and educational content in their areas.
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Provides resources and connections to help young companies grow and supports regional startup ecosystems throughout the country.
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Created by Make magazine, it’s the premier event for grassroots American innovation, celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science, and technology.
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An awards program recognizing entrepreneurs who create jobs and drive economic vibrancy. US nominations are due March 9, 2012.
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Inspire
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Launched by the Kauffman Foundation, now a program of the Innovation Accelerator Foundation, Inc., this Web platform aggregates research materials, technologies, and discoveries.
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Engages Kansas City entrepreneurs through a weekly educational program in which regional startups present their companies to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
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Get Networked
Personal connections can be crucial when seeking mentors, partners, clients and key employees. These programs introduce you to key people you might not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise.
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Network
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One of the most comprehensive sources of information, tools, and resources available to help entrepreneurs operate a business venture, create wealth, and employ people.
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Practical, hands-on learning programs for entrepreneurs delivered by a variety of affiliate organizations in the U.S., around the world.
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An online program that immerses participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset to empower learners and help them develop entrepreneurial skills.
Visit Site
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This platform hosts 54-hour events at a grassroots level worldwide to educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.
Visit Site
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A program for selected students and recent graduates from around the world to develop entrepreneurial skills and ideas, competencies, and capabilities to start a business.
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Network
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An annual weeklong series of celebrations involving millions of people in more than 100 countries, designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.
Visit Site
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iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
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Launched by the Kauffman Foundation, now a program of the Innovation Accelerator Foundation, Inc., this Web platform aggregates research materials, technologies, and discoveries.
Visit Site
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An online community that connects the worldwide startup and tech ecosystem by informing individuals of events, job opportunities, and educational content in their areas.
Visit Site
Network
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A nationally-acclaimed Midwest entrepreneurial “immersion” program and powerful network for innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs.
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Provides resources and connections to help young companies grow and supports regional startup ecosystems throughout the country.
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A global not-for-profit organization that propels women’s full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fueling innovation and driving growth.
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Created by Make magazine, it’s the premier event for grassroots American innovation, celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science, and technology.
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Provides education, training, mentoring, and information on best practices in the field of angel investing to improve connections between angel investors and entrepreneurs.
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Network
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U.S.SourceLink is America's largest resource network for entrepreneurs, encompassing more than 5,000 entrepreneurial support organizations that serve established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Engages Kansas City entrepreneurs through a weekly educational program in which regional startups present their companies to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
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An education-focused nonprofit located in the heart of Silicon Valley, StartX helps the best university-affiliated entrepreneurs reach their potential as business leaders and innovators.
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Get Creative
Have a great idea? The trick is turning your passion into a viable product or service. Learn about programs offering the practical processes needed to move your idea to market and put your business on a solid foundation.
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Create
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Practical, hands-on learning programs for entrepreneurs delivered by a variety of affiliate organizations in the U.S., around the world.
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This platform hosts 54-hour events at a grassroots level worldwide to educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.
Visit Site
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A program for selected students and recent graduates from around the world to develop entrepreneurial skills and ideas, competencies, and capabilities to start a business.
Visit Site
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An annual weeklong series of celebrations involving millions of people in more than 100 countries, designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.
Visit Site
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iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
Create
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A nationally-acclaimed Midwest entrepreneurial “immersion” program and powerful network for innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
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Created by Make magazine, it’s the premier event for grassroots American innovation, celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science, and technology.
Visit Site
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An education-focused nonprofit located in the heart of Silicon Valley, StartX helps the best university-affiliated entrepreneurs reach their potential as business leaders and innovators.
Visit Site
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An online program that immerses participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset to empower learners and help them develop entrepreneurial skills.
Visit Site
Get Coaching
A good mentor will offer you timely guidance about your particular industry or phase of business. These programs are designed to connect you with coaching and help you make the right moves.
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Mentor
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Practical, hands-on learning programs for entrepreneurs delivered by a variety of affiliate organizations in the U.S., around the world.
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This platform hosts 54-hour events at a grassroots level worldwide to educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.
Visit Site
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A program for selected students and recent graduates from around the world to develop entrepreneurial skills and ideas, competencies, and capabilities to start a business.
Visit Site
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iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
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An online program that immerses participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset to empower learners and help them develop entrepreneurial skills.
Visit Site
Mentor
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A nationally-acclaimed Midwest entrepreneurial “immersion” program and powerful network for innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
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A global not-for-profit organization that propels women’s full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fueling innovation and driving growth.
Visit Site
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U.S.SourceLink is America's largest resource network for entrepreneurs, encompassing more than 5,000 entrepreneurial support organizations that serve established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
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Engages Kansas City entrepreneurs through a weekly educational program in which regional startups present their companies to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
Mentor
Get Capitalized
Money is the fuel that drives any business, but there are many misconceptions about where startups get their operating capital. While we can't fund your startup, we can guide you to resources where you can learn more about "the money game."
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Capital
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iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
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A global not-for-profit organization that propels women’s full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fueling innovation and driving growth.
Visit Site
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Provides education, training, mentoring, and information on best practices in the field of angel investing to improve connections between angel investors and entrepreneurs.
Visit Site
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U.S.SourceLink is America's largest resource network for entrepreneurs, encompassing more than 5,000 entrepreneurial support organizations that serve established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Visit Site