Entrepreneur Resources

• Meet Paul English and Customer Service
  Here's an article that is quick to read but lasting in its impact. Paul English is a model of an entrepreneur to know. He walks his talk. His travel company, Kayak, is a great example. He believes …
• Entrepreneur Journeys Volume 1
  Great short stories about other entrepreneurs. Always inspirational and provides perspective on your journey.
• Get to Know Marc Andreessen
  Among the people to know in Silicon Valley and the tech world, Marc Andreessen leads others.
• Richard Branson In Conversation With Jane Wales
  Chairman of the Virgin Group Richard Branson is interviewed as part of the philanthropy forum. Towards the end, Jane asks Richard this wonderful question: “What are the qualities of the …
• Here's David Heineimeier Hansson
  There are some great entrepreneurs out there, and David Hannson in definately one of them. The creator of Ruby on Rails, and a partner at 37 Signals, in this presentation at Stanford, he offers …
• Meet Aaron Patzer
  Here's an entrepreneur to know: Aaron Patzer. It took him two years to have a $170million exit. Amazing, given that it happened during a so-called down-turn in the economy. Proves there is …
• The Story of Twitter
  The first thing I noticed as the video came on about Twitter was how young Biz Stone really is. Then I realized that only from someone not enmeshed in the system could a new paradigm be …
• Ten Startup Lessons Worth Knowing
  Hats off to mark Goldenson, for taking the time to be honest and share his experience with a failed startup. Most people hide in the sand, and then no one benefits. Mark has created an outstanding …
• The Phenome Project
  How can you tell if your business is really on target? Created in June of 2008, the Venture Phenome Project, was designed to be an open source methodology for identifying which key business and …
• Road to Recovery
  
• Global Philanthropy Forum - Social Entrepreneurs
  Meet the Social Entrepreneurs, a prestigious group of successful agents of change, many of whom have taken their experience of business entrepreneurship and applied it to taking care of the world. …
• Creating an Economic Space—Entrepreneurship and Social Change
  A plenary session at an amazing Philanthropy forum, here’s a chance to be there, even if you were not, and hear from a leading Entreprenuer:

  Moderator: Judy Woodruff, Senior …

• Global Entrepreneurship Week
  As part of Global Entrepreneur Week, check out Unleash It, a place to network great ideas.
• Start Up Support Service
  If you are a start-up in Silicon Valley, specifically, East Palo Alto, check out this amazing service, where skilled entrepreneurs show their commitment to remove the economic divide that exists …
• Everyone Is An Entrepreneur
  Here's a compelling video by one entrepreneur you should surely know: Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn. Speaking with Charlie Rose, he talks about the phenomenal growth of social networking, and …
• Entrepreneurs Grow in Down Economy
  Here's a great article in the NY Times about why entrepreneurship, and Internet businesses are helping the economy. Our favorite quote in the article is this, "Economists say there are some …
• Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneur Journeys
  Here’s a blog that any entrepreneur must have access to. Sramana gives great advice on all aspects of being an entrepreneur, from the basics, the path, as well as the details of financing. …
• 10 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
  This blog entry has some great points about the skill of being an entrepreneur. It’s the kind of list that one would do well to print out and hang in a visible place, to remind yourself that …
• Vator.tv - Voice of the Entrepreneur
  Here’s a great website to belong to. As their site says, they are all about " Allowing Entrepreneurs to connect with Investors and get discovered by the Media." It’s a place …
• Why your web startup will fail
  With such a negative title, I was a bit reluctant to read this article. But read it we did. And, he has some really great points. It’s not that your start-up will fail, but it is a fact that …
• Favorite Quotes
  Let the words of other successful entrepreneurs inspire you.
• The Governor's Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  A conference on entrepreneurship; also there will be webcasts of some of the events.
• Global Business
  A podcast with Kaufman Foundation’s Carl Schramm, talking about the amazing event, Global Entrepreneurship Week.
• Gel 2009 conference
  Gel (“Good Experience Live”) is a conference and community exploring good experience in all its forms — in business, art, society, technology, and life. Their conferences are …
• Entrepreneuers Foundation
  Entrepreneurs Foundation’s mission is to engage companies in corporate citizenship and philanthropic efforts so that new and leveraged resources are generated for community benefit. …
• Why Aren’t We Billionaires Too?
  What stands between you and a billion dollars?
• Reactive Management – Not!
  There does come a time when you might need to relinquish being the CEO and just start a new company. Here’s why:
• Rose Tech Ventures - Rose Tech Ventures
  David Rose looks for entrepreneurs to help them develop.
• Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
  A compelling presentation by a man who is able to look back and share his experience, before he moves on from this world.
• Entire TechCrunch50 Conference On BitTorrent
  Here’s a link to the entire TechCrunch conference, where you get to see new start-ups and learn about what works and doesn’t work.
• Founders at Work
  One great way to learn about startups is to hear from other great founders.
• Weathering the Storm
  What are you doing as the world swirls in fear? Here are some tips to keeping sane and healthy, both personally and for your business, during the economic downturn.
• Entrepreneurship education, training and innovation
  One of the leading philanthropies dedicated to entrepreneur, this organization offers fabulous resources, both on-line and in person. Sign up for their newsletter.
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  If you want an amazing model for philanthropy from an Internet entrepreneur, you may not need to look much further than the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The fact that Bill was able to step …
• Shifting Careers - Clearing Up a Blurry Work Life
  Here’s a great interview with the author of LifeHacker, a blog that keeps you up to date on technology and being organized. I especially like how they touch on “What do I want to be …
• New Venture Creation
  What does it take to start a business, and have it succeed? Here’s an up to date look.
• Lead Like an Entrepreneur
  Here’s a look at the qualities of being an entrepreneur, whether you are on your own or in a large business.
• Spartina's Selection of People to Know
  Contrary to the old adage, it’s not who you know, but who you know about, that will help you make the most of your business.
• Peter Thiel: Best Predictor of Startup Success Is Low CEO Pay
  

  Why does taking a small salary matter?

  • Shows you believe in the equity
  • Creates the right culture
  • Sets a good cap on other salaries
• Mountains Beyond Mountains
  Another inspiring example of what one man, with a passion and vision, can do to change the lives of people for the better, and leave behind a lasting legacy.
• Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace
  If you think one person can’t make a difference in the world, you must read this book. What one man and no money did is amazing. Imagine what people with resources can do.
• The Giving Tree
  If you haven’t read this as a kid, read it now as an entrepreneur, and you’ll understand philanthropy. If you have read it, get it for your kids and staff, so everyone is on board. An …
• Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation
  One of the best non-profit foundations in the arena of entrepreneurship, Kauffman sets a model for all entrepreneurs.
• High Tech Start Up, Revised and Updated
  Classic book that covers legal, financial and personal issues surrounding start-ups.
• The Practice of Giving
  To give to others who are in need is part of being alive. Even animals know how to be generous. Learning to overcome our fears around giving is not that hard.
• LCB - Links to Other Entrepreneurial Sites
  The website from U of Oregon’s Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship has a very nicely organized list of links that are helpful for entrepreneurs. Find it all in one place at this site.
• Have you ever wondered where an idea could go?
  This video will inspire you to find out more about Global Entrepreneur week.
• Make Friends, Make Money
  Here’s another good reason not to hole up in your office… meeting people creates support you can’t do without.
• Marc Andreessen's Blog
  Marc Andreessen is a great entrepreneur to know. Here’s his blog to follow.
• Guy Kawasaki: The Art of the Start @ TiECon 2006
  Here’s Guy live talking about what he does best.
• Babson College - Entrepreneurship
  The Arthur M Blank Center for Entrepreneurship offers an outstanding academic program for entrepreneurs. They have a very broad set of programs including Women Leadership, Social Entrepreneurs, …
• Center For Enterpreneurship :: University of Michigan College of Engineering
  A great place to go for a solid program in Entrepreneurship, they have a certificate program as well as a mentor program for students, in addition to resources for finding funding, and an …
• Martha Stewart Interview -- Academy of Achievement
  Here’s a look at the lifestyle of a great woman entrepreneur, Martha Stewart.
• Entrepreneur lifestyle - can you handle it? : Small Business Entrepreneur blog
  A short look at some of the things that come up for people considering the entrepreneur lifestyle.
• Entrepreneur Power Plays
  Here’s a recent (2008) book giving the inside scoop on 100 of the top entrepreneurs, names that you will soon come to respect and follow.
• Guy Kawasaki
  An expert in “The Art of the Start,”, Guy is a compelling speaker and great writer. His website gives you a glimpse of his style.
• Scott Cook, Entrepreneurial Skills
  Scott Cook, founder of Intuit, is definitely someone you can learn from. His style and success are impeccable.
• Causecast - Take Action
  An interesting new site that allows you to meet with others who want to make a difference in the world.
• Givvy - better givving for a better world.
  GivvyBase is the free database of charities and nonprofits that anyone can view, edit, and interact with. Find your favorite charities and interact with them. Charity staff can “take …
• Mint.com
  Web software for managing your finances.
• Leaving Microsoft to Change the World
  What better reading for entrepreneurs than the true story of someone just like you: who worked the technology field and then found a way to give back.
• Facing the Ogres of Progress
  A great article exploring why we avoid doing the needful: giving where it is needed the most.
• FoundRead
  Originally, its own website, FoundRead is now part of GigaOM main site. This blog covers topics of interest to founders.
• The Public Forum Institute
  Here’s a site with articles and dialogues dedicated to building entrepreneurs.
• Babson Insight: Entrepreneurial Strategies for Innovation and Growth
  Here’s a great course of study for entrepreneurs ready to learn.
• America' Best Young Entrepreneurs 208
  Here’s a group of people that can ignite your own fire to succeed.
• Mark Cuban: When I die, I want to come back as me
  A great article about one of today’s leading entrepreneurs, Mark Cuban.
• The Wall Street Journal. Complete Personal Finance Guidebook (The Wall Street Journal Guidebooks)
  
• Startup
  Entrepreneur Kaplan describes the tribulations he faced while forming his own company in the computer industry.
• GoalTribe - The Goal Achievement Social Network
  GoalTribe can help you achieve your goals. Recruit allies for motivation.
• Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
  A great program for learning anything related to entrepreneurs.
• How to Select a Financial Advisor
  Here are some tips about the process of finding your financial ally, something every entrepreneur needs.
• 60-Second Guide to Finding a Business Mentor | SCORE
  How to select a mentor, from a non-profit group that provides excellent mentor resources.
• Demand Media's Richard Rosenblatt Speaks!
  Hear from Demand Media’s CEO.
• Entrepreneurship is a Lifestyle
  There are upsides and downsides to being an entrepreneur. Hopefully they all balance out, and lean towards the up.
• Finding and Working with a Mentor
  Being a successful entrepreneur is all about learning, and finding a mentor who can teach you the ropes is a real gift. From my own experience of finding a great mentor, and later, becoming a …
• Entrepreneur Finances
  Here are some of our personal observations on being a successful entrepreneur, and staying solvent.
• Lessons for Entrepreneurs
  Hear advice from Brian Singerman from the Founder’s Fund. He underscores the importance of having a team with great chemistry.

  Pitching a VC is an interactive process, so keep that in …

• Small Business Entrepreneurs
  Keep up with happenings in the Entrepreneur world through this on-line magazine.
• Summit at Stanford 2008 Webcast
  
• Home | Svase.org
  Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs: All about empowering you to succeed.
• Entrepreneurship : The Entrepreneurship Program
  The Columbia University School of Entrepreneurship is a leading resource for your personal development as an entrepreneur.
• Babson Insight: Entrepreneurs: Born Or Made?
  In a conversation with Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines, Babson College examines what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
• Babson College - Global Entrepreneur Award
  If you were to give an award to one person in the entire world for their entrepreneurship, who would you choose? Here’s Babson College’s choice.
• Social Entrepreneurship | Conscious Lifestyle
  Jeff Skoll, founder of Ebay has an interesting side project, that can be a catalyst for a very conscious lifestyle as an entrepreneur.
• Choosing A Financial Advisor
  Ms. Orman is one of today’s financial experts. Here’s what the expert says about finding financial help.