Interest: Innovation Leadership Strategy Technology Commercialization Entrepreneurship
Industry: Telecommunications & Internet Professional, Scientific, Technical Services Management of Companies & Enterprises Information, Software, Data Public Administration & Government Utilities Health Care & Biotech Social Media & Networks
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Vibrant startup economies require more than capital. Culture, institutions, resources and infrastructure must work together to support entrepreneurs and innovation.
Washington University shows how courses, experiences and co-curricular programs can build entrepreneurial skills across disciplines and degree levels.
Experiential entrepreneurship courses help students become comfortable with uncertainty, collaborate across disciplines and learn how to create change.
Mission-driven companies must protect both impact and financial health. This discussion explores how authenticity can help entrepreneurs balance purpose with profit.