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Entrepreneurship and the Business Model Canvas in Unlikely Places

Strategyzer Innovation

The Leonhard program in Germany attempts to give inmates the tools to succeed (both personally and economically) in society by teaching them entrepreneurship. By teaching entrepreneurship, Leonhard aims to give the inmates the skills with which to chart their own path: typically employers are wary of giving ex-inmates a position.

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Innovation Should Serve People, Not The Other Way Around

Digital Tonto

These days, innovation has become, far too often, solipsistic and self-referential, pursued for the glory of the innovators themselves rather than for the benefit of anyone else and there is increasing evidence the venture-funded entrepreneurship model is crowding out more productive investments.

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Episode 17 – Part 2: How to Manage Change and Create Resilient Organizations Through Innovation

IM Insights

Explore the significance of corporate venturing, distinguish it from strategic entrepreneurship, and unveil the key ingredients for corporate venturing success in this episode. 06:26] Distinguishing Corporate Venturing and Strategic Entrepreneurship: Clarifying the difference between corporate venturing and strategic entrepreneurship.

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The Hallmarks of a Successful Entrepreneur

Collectivecamp

Entrepreneurship is a rare thing. Not everyone will have the diverse combination of traits and skills that make a successful entrepreneur - one who is dedicated to their innovations, with resolute persistence and passion that sets them apart from the competition and brings their ideas to life.

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Delivering Value Starts With Defining It

Innovation Excellence

My definition of entrepreneurship has five parts: The pursuit of opportunity Working under conditions of uncertainty with scarce resources The goal is to create multiples of user defined value when compared to a competitive offering or the status quo Through the development and deployment of innovation (NB: one way is to create a company, but there. (..)

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How to Score Innovative Ideas

Innovation Excellence

Suppose you are running a pitch competition and need to create a scoring rubric? Or maybe you teach innovation and entrepreneurship and need to clearly explain to your students how their submissions will. Or , maybe you are the head of a technology transfer office or innovation center and need to screen lots of ideas?

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A Book for Innovators and Entrepreneurs

Phil McKinney

It then dives into entrepreneurship and innovation and how it has changed. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, this book will help you better understand what it takes to succeed in today's competitive market.