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The Middle East Gets its own Reality TV show for Entrepreneurs

In the Middle East, the entrepreneurial scene is making its way onto television screens in a reality show that is the first of its kind in the region. United Arab…

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The Best Entrepreneurial Videos the Web has to Offer

CoFounder TV is a new site bringing together the best that the Web has to offer in entrepreneurial videos. Launched by Dubai-based Rony El-Nashar, who also happens to be the…

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Coming up: Seedhack FinTech (Google Campus, London)

If you’re interested in watching – or participating in – the disruption of the financial sector through technology right before your very eyes, register for startup accelerator Seedcamp’s next Seedhack…

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Enstitute Launches an Alternative University for Entrepreneurs

If you want to be an entrepreneur, do you have to go to college? In our story titled Stay in or drop out? The entrepreneur’s education fiasco, TNW Editor Brad…

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The Newest American Startup Hub

What’s the city with the largest venture capital fund, a rumored daily deal IPO of massive proportions, and the fifth largest amount of venture capital in the United States? While…

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Groupon buys HyperPublic, Kima Labs (Now With Pelago Link!)

Groupon is in the news again because of an acquisition of a startup. Actually, they just bought two U.S. startups. Firstly, the daily deals marketplace company has bought HyperPublic, a…

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13 Cost-Saving Sites for Entrepreneurs

This series is brought to you by TurboTax Federal Free Edition. Whether bootstrapping for the first time or launching your third startup, saving money in the beginning stages of a…

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Entrepreneurial Lessons From Jeremy Lin

I arrived in New York City (my former home town) just in time to watch the NY Giants win the Super Bowl. But that hasn’t been the only big news…

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Esther Dyson: Angel Investor, Author and Backup Cosmonaut

The Next Web sat down with Esther Dyson, a world leading angel investor, to learn something about her top investments and trends, mainly in eastern Europe. Dyson, CEO of EDventure…

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In Defense of the Idealists

The other day I ripped into Pinterest a bit for its spammy email actions for new users. Not long after, a friend of mine called me out indirectly, saying that…

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What You Need To Know About Incorporation

You’ve launched a startup or are in the planning phases. You understand your market, your customers, and your competition. But just how much do you know when it comes to…

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LA's Tech Scene Heats Up With Science Inc.

What does it take to create a “tech scene”? Entrepreneurs, startups, coworking spaces, venture capital, mentors and angel investors are among the numerous ingredients required for a flourishing ecosystem. Just…

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Learning from Kenya: Mobile Money Transfer and Coworking

Since Africa is trying to solve problems that we in the Western world do not have, it’s tempting to say that innovation there isn’t really relevant to us. But upon visiting…

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2012 Startup Trends: An Interview with BetaBait

Technology startups are trendy–for better or worse. Suddenly an entrepreneur holds the same clout that your high school quarterback once did. There will always be knock-offs and over-baked trends that operate in…

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Summit Series Basecamp: Embracing Entrepreneurship

650 people have just returned home from Summit Basecamp, a 3 day event in the snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe. Each person carries home a unique experience, soaked in new inspiration, and…