By Associate Professor of Communication, Rebecca Gill, Ph.D In a previous blog post, I discussed the confusing, sometimes conflicting, advice given to entrepreneurs when it comes to telling their story. Part of the problem with this advice is that it forgets to take into […]
Categories: Blog, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling
By Communication and Program Director, Jennifer Bennet, Ed.D Initially, our knee jerk reaction is to think that artists and entrepreneurs are completely different and complete opposites. But as you begin to examine the characteristics, traits and mindsets of both, you will soon find that […]
Categories: Blog, Entrepreneurship
By Associate Professor of Communication, Rebecca Gill, Ph.D There is no doubt that storytelling has become the latest tool deemed crucial to an entrepreneur’s toolkit. Articles emphasizing the value of storytelling are frequent in Forbes, Entrepreneur, INC., and countless blog posts across the Internet. […]
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By Executive Director, Dan Cohen, Ph.D It is said that “experience is the best teacher” and that anytime you embark on a new experience you are bound to make mistakes and learn from them along the way. My experience in teaching and mentoring entrepreneurs over […]
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By Jennifer Bennett, Communication and Program Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship When you hear the name Planet Fitness you immediately think of the brand. Planet Fitness understands the saying, “You can’t be everything to everyone.” And because of it, you know exactly who they are, and you also […]
Categories: Blog, Entrepreneurship, Startup Lab
By Executive Director, Dan Cohen (Note: This is a blog, and not an academic paper. If this topic interests you, please read Cognitive mechanisms in entrepreneurship: Why and when entrepreneurs think differently than other people, by Robert A. Baron. This post draws heavily on that […]
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Although this might seem like strange advice to give a young entrepreneur only months into his journey of building a business, this is the essence of the feedback I received from Dan Cohen, Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Professor Greg Pool. With […]
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Written by Susan Barrett, Administrative Coordinator for the Center for Entrepreneurship There are certain times when we all face stress and pressure in our lives. Sometimes it’s a regular daily hassle, such as having the alarm go off for an early class when you feel […]
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Written by Paúl Pauca, Ph.D, Faculty Director Back in 2010, three students and I decided to publish an app in Apple’s Appstore that turned the recently released iPad into an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device for people with speech and communication disabilities. The app […]
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As a student entrepreneur, you have a lot on your plate. Not only are you juggling classes and extra-curricular activities, but you’re also working hard to launch your startup. One of the key components in launching a startup includes creating a social media presence that […]
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