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New Kauffman Sketchbook Video Offers the Unexpected

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:59:21 GMT

This month, the Kauffman Foundation celebrates the 63rd anniversary of the founding of Ewing Kauffman's Marion Laboratories with a new installment in the popular Kauffman Sketchbook video series titled "Seeing the Unexpected."

Kauffman Foundation’s 1 Million Cups Begins Brewing in Chattanooga Today

Tue, 28 May 2013 16:59:59 GMT

1 Million Cups™, a program to educate and connect entrepreneurs, chugs into its newest U.S. city this morning. Chattanooga, Tenn., is on track as the seventh city to host the weekly gathering that is building startup communities over cups of coffee and conversation.

Kent State Partners With Kauffman Foundation to Offer Ice House Entrepreneurship Program

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:54:08 GMT

Kent State University announces a partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to provide a unique learning experience focused on igniting entrepreneurship.

Number of U.S. Companies that Reach $100-Million in Annual Revenues Remarkably Stable Over Past 20 Years, According to Kauffman Paper

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:19:35 GMT

In the paper, "The Constant: Companies that Matter," Kauffman Foundation Senior Fellow Paul Kedrosky explores the rate and founding locations of companies in the United States that "matter" from 1980 to present.

A Tale of Two Entrepreneurs: New Kauffman Paper Highlights Different Types and Their Roles in Economy

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:19:31 GMT

The distinctive differences between innovation-driven enterprises (IDEs) and traditional small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – and their importance for governments and policymakers wanting to support long-term economic growth – is the subject of "A Tale of Two Entrepreneurs: Understanding Differences in the Types of Entrepreneurship in the Economy," which examines IDEs and SMEs, their roles in local, regional and global economies, and their differing needs in terms of financial and policy support.

New Research Finds Despite Proposed Legislative Restrictions, H-1B Visas Remain Essential to Attracting and Retaining Talent in the United States

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:54:04 GMT

H-1B temporary visas have been an essential avenue for allowing high-skilled foreign nationals to work in America, according to a Kauffman Foundation-funded National Foundation for American Policy report released today.

Student and Faculty Entrepreneurs Face Unique Challenges, Conflicts in Taking Innovations from University Lab to Market

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:21:19 GMT

New technology innovations – and the startup companies formed to commercialize them – increasingly have their beginnings in university research labs.

Startup Business Owners Optimistic About Growth in 2013, Kauffman/LegalZoom Index Shows

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:19:58 GMT

Early-stage business owners' confidence is climbing, according to the first-quarter 2013 Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index, released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom.

Barbara Mowry, John Sherman elected to Kauffman Foundation Board

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:57:29 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced that two individuals with deep knowledge and experience in both business and education have joined the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Barbara Mowry, chief executive officer of GoreCreek Advisors in Greenwood Village, Colo., and chairman of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, was elected along with John Sherman, chairman and chief executive officer of Kansas City-based Inergy, L.P. and Inergy Midstream, L.P.

Kauffman Foundation and PBS Distance Learning Expand Availability of Ice House Entrepreneurship Facilitator Training

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:47:31 GMT

The Kauffman Foundation and PBS Distance Learning Network are collaborating to offer worldwide, online facilitator training for the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program in response to a growing demand for training entrepreneurship educators.

William Jewell College Receives $500,000 Grant from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to Build Entrepreneurial Programming

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:03:01 GMT

William Jewell College has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to develop an entrepreneurship model for its campus community.

Kauffman Foundation Announces 2013 Recipients of Junior Faculty Fellowship Grants

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:46:58 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announces the recipients of the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research (KJFF).

Parental Involvement in Education: One Size Does Not Fit All

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:47:35 GMT

Schools seeking to boost parental involvement will need to tailor their approaches to match parents' differing views and concerns, according to a new report funded by the Kauffman Foundation.

New ‘ID8 Nation’ Web Channel Features Vibrant Entrepreneurial Communities in U.S. Cities

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:35:45 GMT

ID8 Nation, a multimedia channel launching today on the Kauffman Foundation website, entrepreneurship.org, explores cities' entrepreneurial ecosystems to provide insights on what grows in them and why. The first city profiled is Pittsburgh.

Entrepreneurial Activity Declines as Jobs Rise in 2012, according to Kauffman Report

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:22:54 GMT

According to the annual Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, the 2012 rate declined slightly from 0.32 percent of American adults per month starting businesses in 2011 to 0.30 percent in 2012.

Six Myths About Venture Capital Offer Dose of Reality to Startups in Harvard Business Review article

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:16:02 GMT

Diane Mulcahy, director of private equity at the Kauffman Foundation and a former VC herself, bust venture capital myths in the May issue of the Harvard Business Review that focuses on entrepreneurship.

Blogging Opportunities and Challenges are Focus of Kauffman Foundation’s Fifth Annual Economics Bloggers Forum

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:57:26 GMT

Taking their provocative online discussions face to face, leading economics bloggers will gather for the fifth annual Economics Bloggers Forum at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation on April 12, 2013.

Small Businesses Rate Utah and Alabama Friendliest States, California and Illinois Among Least Friendly

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:52:13 GMT

Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, today released the second-annual Thumbtack.com Small Business Friendliness Survey showing that Utah, Alabama, New Hampshire, Idaho and Texas rated as the top-five friendliest states for small business.

New Kauffman Video Sketchbook Extols the Value, Shares the Strategy of Networking

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:26:42 GMT

The newest video in the Kauffman Sketchbook series, "Open to Networking," makes its global debut as part of today's GEC session led by Kauffman FastTrac® leaders at 11 a.m. BRT/9 a.m. CDT.

New Video from Kauffman Foundation to Aid Teacher Recruitment in Kansas City

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:38:19 GMT

New Kauffman Foundation and Kauffman School video "Teach in Kansas City. Make a Difference," captures the challenges facing our local education system, the school leadership opportunities available, and the lifestyle, economic and cultural advantages Kansas City has to offer teachers and their families.

Successful Education Program Connects Kansas City Entrepreneurs through High-Value, Low-Cost Events and Word-of-Mouth Recruiting

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:26:09 GMT

"Energizing an Ecosystem: Brewing 1 Million Cups" presents results of an initial survey among 1MC participants to identify their demographic characteristics, information about whether they were a founder or co-founder of a startup, and their attendance patterns at 1MC.

1 Million Cups from Kauffman Labs Ready to Perk Up Entrepreneurs in Reno and Cedar Rapids

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:49:34 GMT

1 Million Cups, an education program created by Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation to bring together and engage entrepreneurs, adds Reno, Nevada, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to its expanding map.

Winner Named in Global Desktop Factory Competition

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:28:17 GMT

The inventor of a machine that turns plastic pellets into affordable filaments for low-cost 3D printers is the winner of the first Desktop Fabrication Competition, a global contest sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, Maker Education Initiative and Inventables.

Startup Visa Could Create At Least 1.6 Million U.S. Jobs in Next 10 Years, According to Kauffman Foundation Report

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:10:59 GMT

Startup Visas would unleash a torrent of entrepreneurial energy among foreign-born individuals in the United States, according to a white paper released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

New Kauffman Foundation, LegalZoom Survey Captures Rare Picture of America’s Startups

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:19:58 GMT

In an effort to learn more about the challenges facing today's entrepreneurs, LegalZoom and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation surveyed 1,431 business owners who formed their companies through LegalZoom in 2012.

New Report Details the Contributions of Immigrants to Cancer Research in America

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:24:42 GMT

More than 40 percent of the cancer researchers at America's top cancer institutes are immigrants, according to a Kauffman Foundation-funded National Foundation for American Policy report released today.

Kauffman FastTrac® Receives Sponsorship from AARP to Pilot Entrepreneurship Course for Baby Boomers in 3 U.S. Regions

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:58:35 GMT

Baby boomers residing in New York City, Southern California and South Florida may soon find it easier to pursue their dreams of entrepreneurship thanks to a new sponsorship agreement between Kauffman FastTrac and AARP.

Kauffman Foundation Invites Entrepreneurs to 'Hacking the Gigabit City'

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:29:28 GMT

Building on previous success in San Francisco and Chattanooga, Hacking the Gigabit City is coming to Kansas City March 22-24, 2013. Sponsored by the Mozilla Foundation, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, National Science Foundation, U.S. Ignite and KC Digital Drive, the 54-hour event connects "hackers" to plan, build and design applications using Kansas City’s new Google Fiber network.

A Valentine’s Day Edition of the Kauffman Sketchbook Reminds Us Why We Love Entrepreneurs

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:00:26 GMT

Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, outlines the attitudes that set entrepreneurs apart and motivate them to devote all of their energy to their startup idea in the newest installment of the Kauffman Sketchbook series.

Entrepreneurial Expert Brad Feld Buys House in Kansas City Startup Village, Launches Competition to Live in it

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:23:38 GMT

Brad Feld, a venture capitalist at Foundry Group, noted advocate for entrepreneurs and author of the book Startup Communities, has been lauded for his hands-on role in helping to make Boulder, Colo., a thriving hub for high-tech startups. Today he announces a venture that will extend his support for entrepreneurs about 600 miles to the east — to metropolitan Kansas City.

1 Million Cups from Kauffman Labs Hits the Road to Connect Entrepreneurs with Coffee, Conversation

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:02:48 GMT

The buzz surrounding entrepreneurs and the business startup scene in the Midwest is growing louder. 1 Million Cups, a program launched by Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation last April to bring together and engage entrepreneurs in the Kansas City community, is taking its show on the road – to Missouri's eastern edge.

With Immigration Making Headlines, New Kauffman Sketchbook Video Features Entrepreneurship in the Land of Opportunity

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:54:21 GMT

The newest installment of the Kauffman Sketchbook video series tells the great American success story of an immigrant entrepreneur who starts with very little yet achieves great things.

Kauffman Foundation's 2013 State of Entrepreneurship Address Proposes Policies to Expand Financing Entrepreneurial Growth

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:49:34 GMT

The Kauffman Foundation addressed current challenges and opportunities in financing entrepreneurial growth, a key driver of job creation and economic expansion, at its fourth annual State of Entrepreneurship Address.

Kauffman Foundation, Lorain County Community College Select 3 Schools to Pilot Entrepreneurship Education, Funding Program

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:08:38 GMT

As the nation's economy continues its sluggish recovery, community colleges have emerged as important engines for entrepreneurial activity and job creation. An innovative new program, created and proven in a community college in northeastern Ohio, is hitting the road to help schools and the communities they serve to launch and grow technology-based startups.

Fixing Schools is Focus of Newest Kauffman Video Sketchbook

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:05:56 GMT

Katherine “Kay” Merseth, senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, takes on the vexing issue of school reform in the newest installment of the Kauffman Sketchbook series.

Kauffman School Begins Enrolling Next Fifth-Grade Class Today

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:23:01 GMT

Enrollment of a new class of fifth-grade students for the Ewing Marion Kauffman School's 2013-14 school year begins today and continues through March 1. Interested families within the boundaries of the Kansas City Public Schools may submit an enrollment application online at www.kauffmanschool.org or at the school at 4251 Bridger Road (in Kansas City's Westport neighborhood)

Promising Scholars Honored for Ground-Breaking Research in Entrepreneurship

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:04:57 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announces the recipients of the Kauffman Emerging Scholars Program.

Kauffman’s Hottest Trending Content in 2012: Research Reports, Infographics and Video Sketchbooks

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:08:53 GMT

The Kauffman Foundation has compiled its most popular online content in 2012. Trending topics range from annual startup rates, the geography of high-growth firms and the poor track record of venture capital investment funds to inspiring animated video "Sketchbooks" that feature immigrant entrepreneurs and programs for aspiring founders.

Kauffman Foundation Names Mary McLean Chief Investment Officer

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:24:33 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced that Mary McLean has been named Chief Investment Officer.

Story of a Startup Catalyst Points to the Power of Regions in Kauffman Foundation Paper

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:25:15 GMT

"The Start Uprising," a white paper released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, examines where the Startup America Partnership started and where it is now. It is a story chock full of lessons for anyone interested in being a catalyst for entrepreneurship.

Startup Weekend Names Canada’s Groupnotes the Global Startup Battle Champion

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:41:59 GMT

Startup Weekend™ announces that Canadian startup team Groupnotes has won the 2012 Global Startup Battle.

Tom McDonnell Elected CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation; Jan Kreamer elected Chairman of the Board

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:49:01 GMT

The Board of Trustees of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced the election of Thomas A. McDonnell as the Foundation's new president and chief executive officer. McDonnell, an experienced business leader with a track record of building global organizations that are both innovative and philanthropic, recently stepped down as CEO of DST Systems, Inc. He has been a Kauffman trustee since 2003 and chairman of the board since 2006. McDonnell succeeds Carl Schramm, who served as the Foundation's president and CEO from 2002 to 2011. Since January of this year, Kauffman trustee Benno Schmidt has served as interim CEO while the board conducted a national search for a new leader.

Kansas City Region Developing Networking, Funding Resources Needed to Succeed as an Entrepreneurial Center, Kauffman Research Paper Shows

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:36:55 GMT

Kansas City's potential as a center of innovation is the topic of a new paper "Entrepreneurial Community in Kansas City: From Fragmented to Collaborative?" released today by the Kauffman Foundation.

Startup Ideas Top 10,000 on iStart

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:24:37 GMT

With thousands of entrepreneurs showcasing their business ideas on the Kauffman Foundation's online startup network, iStart, it's not surprising that the number of business profiles posted have topped the 10,000 mark.

Young Firms Lead Recovery in Hiring and Job Creation, According to Kauffman-funded Census Brief

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:32:16 GMT

The pace of recovery in hiring and job creation since 2008 is stronger in newer firms – those two years old or younger – than in more established companies, according to "Job Creation, Worker Churning, and Wages at Young Businesses," a report released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Kauffman Foundation Announces 2013 Class of Global Scholars

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:36:21 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announces the selection of 13 aspiring young entrepreneurs from the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States to participate in its 2013 Global Scholars Program, a six-month educational immersion in the field of entrepreneurship. U.S. graduates are included for just the second time in the program's history.

Defying Gravity: High-Growth Entrepreneurs Buck the Macroeconomic Factors Challenging Other Companies

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:43:30 GMT

Resilience, innovation and a unique perspective on risk taking are just three of eight critical factors that separate the very best entrepreneurs from others, according to Ernst & Young LLP, which is honoring America's top entrepreneurs at its 26th annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® gala in Palm Springs on Saturday, November 17.

New Kauffman Sketchbook Tells Entrepreneurs to Get Started

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:44:08 GMT

Geoffrey Clapp, who serves as a mentor and advisor to numerous startups in software technology and healthcare IT, provides wide-ranging advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in a Kauffman Sketchbook sketchbook video released on day three of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012.

Veteran-Owned Startup Rates Declining Across America, According to Kauffman Report

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:02:49 GMT

A new study released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows, for the first time, business creation by veteran status at the individual level over the past 16 years.

Two Dozen Entrepreneurs from Four Midwestern States Will Pitch their Businesses at Startup@Kauffman Demo Day

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:59:52 GMT

The celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week in Kansas City officially kicks off Monday, Nov. 12 when the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation hosts 24 entrepreneurs and an audience of prospective mentors, partners and others at Startup@Kauffman Demo Day.

Kauffman Foundation to Accept 2012 Nominations for Junior Faculty Fellowship Grants

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:21:28 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that the nomination period will open on Nov. 7 for the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research (KJFF). The Foundation will award up to seven Junior Faculty Fellowship grants to junior faculty members in the United States whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to the body of literature in entrepreneurship. Each Fellow's university will receive a grant of $40,000 over two years to support the research activities of the Fellow.

Startup Weekend and Partners Launch Startup Weekend Next

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:52:56 GMT

A bold new entrepreneurial program called Startup Weekend Next inspires, educates and empowers individuals, teams and communities, including some 30,000 entrepreneurs from 10,000 early-stage startups in more than 350 cities worldwide.

Nation’s Entrepreneurs Expect Profits to Climb in the Year Ahead, Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index Shows

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:31:05 GMT

While a majority of startup business owners do not believe the economy will grow in the next 12 months, 83 percent are nonetheless confident that their own profits will, according to the fourth-quarter Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index, released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom.

Small Business Owners Say Simpler Tax Codes, Licensing Requirements Would Help Them Succeed and Create Jobs, Kauffman Paper Shows

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:29:48 GMT

Potential job creators – U.S. small business owners – do not view high tax rates as the biggest barrier to their success; it's the complexity of the tax code that they find most troublesome. Other key concerns they have include overly complicated regulations and licensing requirements.

Successful Serial Entrepreneur Christopher Schroeder to Deliver Opening Keynote of Global Entrepreneurship Week KC

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:41:08 GMT

Internet entrepreneur and early stage investor Christopher Schroeder will kick off the 2012 celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week in Kansas City on Monday, Nov. 12. He will speak with the entrepreneurship community during Startup@Kauffman Demo Day at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

New Kauffman-funded Survey Suggests Doing Business Reforms May Have Boosted New Firm Registrations

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:16:52 GMT

Most economies are recovering from the sharp drops in new firm registration triggered by the 2008 global financial crisis—an improvement that may have been bolstered by government reforms, according to new World Bank data released today.

Global Entrepreneurship Week Catalyzes Startup Communities Worldwide, New Kauffman Sketchbook Video Illustrates

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:21:49 GMT

Global Entrepreneurship Week is an idea bigger than the thousands of communities around the world that make it up. That idea and the benefits of engaging a global community working to advance entrepreneurship are the subject of the latest Kauffman Foundation animated sketchbook video released today.

Startup Open Competition Recognizes 50 Promising New Startups

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:50:03 GMT

In the search to find some of the best and brightest new startups around the world, Global Entrepreneurship Week today announced the "GEW 50" —a list of the 50 most innovative new companies competing in the Startup Open, a competition that recognizes startups with high-growth potential.

Entrepreneur Guru Brad Feld Illustrates How to Build a Startup Community in New Kauffman Sketchbook Video

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:41:52 GMT

Founder-turned-venture capitalist Brad Feld boils down 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurs and building a vibrant startup ecosystem into four essentials that will work anywhere in the world in his new book, "Startup Communities."

Startup Ideas Skyrocket on iStart

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:11:20 GMT

Thousands of startups and aspiring entrepreneurs around the world have been innovating, connecting and sharing ideas in recent months on the Kauffman Foundation's online startup network, iStart.

Kauffman Foundation Accepting Applications from KC Startups for Nov. 12 Demo Day

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:41:50 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is accepting applications from Kansas City area entrepreneurs who want to present their startup businesses to an audience of potential advisers, mentors, partners and peers on Monday, Nov. 12 during Startup@Kauffman Demo Day.

Immigrant Entrepreneurship Has Stalled for the First Time in Decades, Kauffman Foundation Study Shows

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:47:35 GMT

A new Kauffman Foundation study finds that high-tech, immigrant-founded startups — a critical source of fuel for the U.S. economy — has stagnated and is on the verge of decline.

New Animated Kauffman Sketchbook Video Illustrates How America Can Achieve Better Capitalism

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:56:16 GMT

Where some people see problems, entrepreneurs see opportunities. The optimistic natures of people who start innovative companies — backed by a few policy reforms — are the keys to building a stronger U.S. economy. That's the premise of Better Capitalism, a new book being illustrated in the latest Kauffman Foundation sketchbook video released today.

Kauffman Foundation Will Host Oct. 8 Kansas City Stop on reddit “Internet 2012” Bus Tour

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:45:45 GMT

Kansas City is one of several Midwest stops on the reddit 10-day "Internet 2012" campaign bus tour recently announced by the social news website.

Kauffman Foundation Sponsorship of Silicon Prairie News to Expand Coverage of Entrepreneurial Activity in Kansas City, Across Midwest

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:52:54 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced a new sponsorship of Silicon Prairie News.The Foundation's significant sponsorship will support the community-building organization in establishing a full-time presence in Kansas City, launching a series of entrepreneurship events here, and expanding its news coverage of entrepreneurial activity in the Midwest.

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Global Finals to be a Featured Event of Global Entrepreneurship Week

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:15:24 GMT

The Entrepreneurs' Organization's Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), the world's premier competition for students running revenue-generating businesses, will for the fourth consecutive year partner with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), an initiative founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Grant to ITEN

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:00:26 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced a grant to Innovate St. Louis in support of its initiative, the Information Technology Entrepreneur Network (ITEN), an organization that provides programs, events and access to resources that accelerate early-stage tech venture success.

Ewing Marion Kauffman School Hires New Leader

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:12:39 GMT

Paul Greenwood began his tenure as head of school for the Ewing Marion Kauffman School on Sept. 4, joining founding principal Hannah Lofthus on the charter school's leadership team. Greenwood has spent his first weeks getting to know the school's staff, students, families, board and educational mission in the Kansas City community.

High-Growth Firms Flourish in Unexpected Locations and Industries, Kauffman Studies Show

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:25:01 GMT

"The Ascent of America's High-Growth Companies," a report series released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, reveals that high numbers of fast-growing firms are concentrated in unexpected regions and industrial sectors.

Kauffman Foundation Grant to Aid CODE2040 in Inspiring Underrepresented Engineering Students to Choose Startup Path

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:30:53 GMT

As CODE2040 begins recruiting computer engineering students for its 2013 summer Fellows Program, its efforts will be bolstered by a $330,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Calling All Entrepreneurs: Startup Open Registration Closes Sept. 15

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:26:00 GMT

The submissions deadline for Startup Open, a competition that recognizes startups with high-growth potential, is Sept. 15, 2012. Startups can register at www.startopen.com.

Kauffman Foundation Awards Grant to Michigan State Law for ReInvent Law Laboratory

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:57:56 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to Michigan State University College of Law to support ReInvent Law a law laboratory devoted to technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Grant to StartX

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:28:40 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announces an $800,000 grant to StartX, which runs a startup accelerator for university students, to support expansion and national scaling of the program.

New, Interactive iStart Business Profiles Connect Entrepreneurs to Startup Community

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:41:55 GMT

iStart, a global online resource for business competitions, today unveiled its new website designed to make it easier for entrepreneurs to build a stronger network, get constructive feedback and connect with potential partners.

Recent U.S. College Grads Invited to Participate in Kauffman Foundation Global Scholars Program

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:52:19 GMT

Recent U.S. college graduates with innovative business ideas have an outstanding opportunity to pursue their path to entrepreneurship thanks to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The Foundation will include up to 10 U.S. participants in its 2013 class of Kauffman Global Scholars.

As Baby Boomers Reach Retirement, Many Turn to Entrepreneurship as Next Adventure

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:33:32 GMT

Beginning this September, Kauffman FastTrac will offer a new course specifically designed to help baby boomer entrepreneurs start up their businesses. The customized FastTrac® NewVenture™ course helps aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate their business idea and build a plan to take it to market.

Improved Immigration Laws Would Help Foreign Student Entrepreneurs Launch U.S. Companies, Create U.S. Jobs, Says Kauffman Paper

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:48:47 GMT

In the paper "Reforming Immigration Law to Allow More Foreign Student Entrepreneurs to Launch Job-Creating Ventures in the United States," released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a team of law and entrepreneurship experts from the University of Missouri—Kansas City (UMKC) outline specific measures to modify U.S. immigration law in an effort to attract and encourage talented international students to launch job-creating ventures in the United States.

Widening Gap Between Wealthy, Other Classes – and How to Close It – Explored in New E-book from Kauffman Foundation Scholar

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:16:00 GMT

In his new e-book, HUMAN CAPITALISM: How Economic Growth Has Made Us Smarter – and More Unequal, Kauffman Foundation senior scholar Brink Lindsey explores the reasons behind today's economic disparity and, more importantly, suggests actions that may help to improve the situation for future generations. Released today, Lindsey's e-book original is the first for Princeton University Press.

CIO Harold Bradley retires from Kauffman Foundation

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:13:12 GMT

Harold Bradley has retired from the Kauffman Foundation after serving as Chief Investment Officer since 2007. During his tenure, Bradley developed sophisticated recordkeeping and risk analytics for the Foundation that helped produce two recent, important reports that have received industry-wide attention—a 2010 paper co-authored with Bob Litan about systemic risk affects linked to the ETF marketplace, and a 2012 paper outlining better potential alignment between institutional investors and venture capital partners.

Student Entrepreneurs Critical to Commercializing University Startups, Kauffman Study Shows

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:53:37 GMT

Graduate and post-doctoral students are critical participants in university commercialization efforts, according to a study released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. "University Technology Transfer through Entrepreneurship: Faculty and Students in Spinoffs" examines students' roles in university startups and compares the functions and responsibilities of faculty, entrepreneurs and students in successfully moving university innovations to market.

Entrepreneurs’ Economic Confidence Slipping, Third-Quarter Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index Shows

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:22:00 GMT

According to the third-quarter Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index, released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom, expectations for the U.S. economy declined overall, but there is a significant optimism gap between older entrepreneurs and those between the ages of 18 and 40.

Kauffman FastTrac® Expands Network of Affiliates with New Organizations to Provide Training in U.S., Internationally

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:29:54 GMT

More entrepreneurs will soon have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of starting and growing a business through Kauffman FastTrac, thanks to several new organizations joining the program's network of affiliates. Approximately 200 organizations around the world now deliver the FastTrac suite of courses to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012 Shaping Up to be Biggest Year Yet

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:49:09 GMT

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012, the world's largest celebration of entrepreneurship, will be held Nov. 12 – 18 for the fifth consecutive year to encourage existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to unleash innovative ideas, using the marketplace to improve lives and make their mark.

New Kauffman Videos Feature America’s Great Job Creators: Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:55:28 GMT

In "America's Great Job Creators: Immigrant Entrepreneurs," U.S. company founders from Korea, Russia, India and other countries share the potential benefits of expanding the number of green cards so more immigrant entrepreneurs can create companies and jobs in the United States. Right now, visa backlogs are forcing high-skilled immigrants to return to their home countries.

New Animated Kauffman Sketchbook Video Illustrates Financing Challenges for Women-Owned Firms

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:21:59 GMT

Women face greater challenges than men in getting financing for their companies, which is one of the reasons why this untapped population is not scaling businesses. The underlying causes for those challenges are spelled out in the latest Kauffman Foundation sketchbook video narrated by Alicia Robb, a Kauffman senior research fellow and one of the authors of A Rising Tide, a new book that delves into the topic of financing strategies of women-owned firms.

Would-be Entrepreneurs Cite Networking Skills, Business Acumen as Key Areas for Improvement in Kauffman FastTrac® Survey on Forbes.com

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:18:42 GMT

According to a recent Kauffman FastTrac® survey on Forbes.com, future entrepreneurs say that networking skills and business acumen are the top areas in which they need improvement.

Startup Weekend™ Expands Operations Globally, Opens Regional Offices in London and Mexico City

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:54:57 GMT

Startup Weekend — a Kauffman Foundation-supported nonprofit that delivers hands-on entrepreneurship education — is opening its first regional headquarters offices in London and Mexico City.

Missouri Charter Public School Association Awarded $211,000 Grant from Kauffman Foundation

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:10:39 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has awarded the Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) a $211,000 grant to launch the Charter School Leadership Development Program, an intensive training program for Kansas City charter school governing boards and school leaders.

Maker Faire: Kansas City Promises Excitement and Inspiration for Audiences of All Ages

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:45:30 GMT

Union Station is gearing up for a big weekend festival for Maker Faire: Kansas City on June 23-24 — a weekend show-and-tell festival celebrating innovation, invention and creativity. Maker Faire: Kansas City features more than 270 makers showing off their creations and innovations in the areas of technology, electronics, pyrotechnics, engineering, art and craft making.

13 Area Entrepreneurs in Spotlight on Monday as Startup@Kauffman Demo Day Kicks Off One Week KC

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:58:16 GMT

Startups from metro area and Joplin will pitch their businesses to audience of mentors, advisors and potential partners. Live webcast can be viewed at www.siliconprairienews.com.

New Report Says Green Card Backlog Could Grow Worse for High-Skilled Immigrants

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:55:00 GMT

Calling an increase in wait times for high-skilled foreign nationals to get green cards to stay in the United States a threat that could "deprive the country of talented individuals who will choose to develop innovations, make their careers and raise their families in other nations," the National Foundation for American Policy released a report that says wait times are likely to increase in employment-based immigration categories.

Kauffman Foundation Extends Grant to Astia to Accelerate the Growth of Women-led Firms

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:44:37 GMT

In an ongoing commitment to women high-growth entrepreneurs, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced a two-year extension of its previous grant to Astia, an organization dedicated to the success of women-led high-growth startups.

U.S. Colleges and Universities Must Take Entrepreneurial Approach to Overcome Challenges, According to Kauffman Foundation Report

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:18:19 GMT

In the new report "College 2.0: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Reforming Higher Education" released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a panel of education leaders and policy experts identify critical challenges facing U.S. higher education and offer ambitious solutions to reform — and reinvent — the system itself. The report was created as part of a Kauffman Foundation retreat in December that brought together a panel of 30 education analysts and practitioners to examine the challenges facing higher education and generate ideas to overcome them.

Role of Fortune 500 Turnover as Economic Indicator is Overstated, Kauffman Foundation Study Concludes

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:43:45 GMT

A new study released today from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation tests claims by some economists and commentators who have argued that annual turnover on the Fortune 500 list — and its rise over time — is evidence of the strength of U.S. innovation and productivity. The study concludes that, while the number of spots on the list that change as companies enter and exit the top 500 is an "example of how mind-bendingly and marvelously complex the world of capitalism can be," it is an unreliable economic indicator.

Despite Economy, Kauffman FastTrac Entrepreneurs Started and Grew New Businesses in 2011, According to Survey

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:46:07 GMT

Kauffman FastTrac entrepreneur courses have been helping business owners launch and grow companies since 1993. After surveying recent FastTrac graduates via email, data indicate that, despite the current economic environment, the programs remain applicable and are integral in helping entrepreneurs achieve success with their businesses.

$1 Million Grant from Kauffman Foundation Aimed at Making Community Colleges a ‘Front Door’ for Entrepreneurship

Wed, 30 May 2012 17:28:08 GMT

A model for entrepreneurship education and early-stage funding for startups, born in a community college in northeastern Ohio, will make its way to the national stage with the support of a $1 million grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Kauffman Foundation Accepting Proposals for 2012-2013 Entrepreneurship Dissertation Fellowship Grants

Tue, 29 May 2012 21:25:43 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that the 2012-2013 Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program’s online Request for Proposals is available now through Sept. 19, 2012. The Kauffman Foundation will award up to 15 Dissertation Fellowship grants of $20,000 each to Ph.D., D.B.A. or other doctoral students for the support of dissertations in the area of entrepreneurship.

Pioneering Book on the Rise of Women-owned Businesses Identifies Importance of, Differences in Financing Strategies

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:26:13 GMT

Financing often is the cornerstone for long-term business startup success. Yet, little research and insight on financing strategies have been available to the nearly 8 million women-owned firms in the United States.

Senators Unveil Bipartisan Startup Act 2.0

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:09:36 GMT

Four U.S. Senators today introduced Startup Act 2.0 – bipartisan legislation designed to jumpstart the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses. Startup Act 2.0 builds upon the original Startup Act, introduced by Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) in December 2011, and the AGREE Act, introduced by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), in November 2011.

Slump in Initial Public Offerings Bodes Poorly for U.S. Employment, Economic Growth, According to Kauffman Report

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:58:44 GMT

Contact Rose Levy, 646 660 8641, rose@goldinsolutions.com, Goldin Solutions Barbara Pruitt, 816 932 1288, bpruitt@kauffman.org, Kauffman Foundation Nearly 1.9 million new jobs forfeited in the past decade as fewer entrepreneurial firms join ranks of public companies, but employment at "emerging

Challenges with Customer Payments Growing Concern for Young Firms, Kauffman Foundation Study Shows

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:38:39 GMT

While slow or lost sales have been at the top of young companies' list of challenges for the past few years, its impact is declining: fewer respondents to a Kauffman survey of young firms cited sales as their primary business challenge in 2010 (44 percent) than in 2008 (53 percent). On the other hand, entrepreneurs who said their biggest challenge was customers paying late or not making payments jumped from 2 percent in 2008 to 24 percent in 2010, according to the Kauffman Foundation's seventh follow-up report of the Kauffman Firm Survey (KFS), released today.

Small Businesses Rate Idaho and Texas Friendliest States, California and New York Among Least Friendly, According to Thumbtack.com Survey

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:38:36 GMT

Today Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, released new data showing that Idaho, Texas, Oklahoma and Utah all earned A+'s for their friendliness towards small businesses. In contrast, small business owners gave California, Hawaii, Vermont, and Rhode Island an F, while New York narrowly avoided this lowest category with a D grade. Top performing cities included Oklahoma City, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio.

Institutional Limited Partners Must Accept Blame for Poor Long-Term Returns from Venture Capital, Says New Kauffman Report

Sun, 06 May 2012 11:45:32 GMT

A compelling new report out today from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation describes how most institutional investors, including larger state pension funds, endowments and foundations, may be shortchanged by their investments in venture capital funds. Over the past decade, public stock markets have outperformed the average venture capital fund and for 15 years, VC funds have failed to return to investors the significant amounts of cash invested, despite high-profile successes, including Google, Groupon and LinkedIn.

From Apple and Genentech to Adobe and More, Pioneering Investment Banker Bill Hambrecht Discusses Lessons from Underwriting America’s Seminal Startups

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:46:43 GMT

Before the advent of the Internet, pioneering investment banker Bill Hambrecht was a leading force in the technology revolution. In a new podcast and video released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Hambrecht discusses his life and insights with Kauffman Chief Investment Officer Harold Bradley.

Number of New Firms Continues to Slide, According to New Census Bureau Data

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:55:28 GMT

Building on a long-term trend, the nation's business startup rate fell below 8 percent for the first time in 2010, marking the lowest point on record for new firm births. New firms as a percentage of all firms continued a steady downward trend in 2010 – going from a high of 13 percent (as a percentage of all firms) in the 1980s to just under 11 percent in 2006 before making a steep decline to the 8 percent in 2010 – the most current year of data available.

Opening Up Big Data is the Big Solution to Curing Health Care Ills, according to Kauffman Report

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:05:36 GMT

Cost trends in U.S. health care consistently increase at about 2.5 percentage points faster than the general rate of inflation – clearly an unsustainable rate. To address what it called "America's most urgent public policy problem," the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released a report at The Atlantic's fourth annual Health Care Forum in Washington today that focuses on improving the cost-benefit balance in American health care through open access to medical data.

On 50th Anniversary, New Volume Revisits Economic and Innovation Issues Covered by Classic Book

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:48:28 GMT

The Rate and Direction of Inventive Activity Revisited is a new volume being released on the 50th anniversary of the original book. With funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, it is one of the National Bureau of Economic Research’s (NBER) newest releases and is edited by Josh Lerner and Scott Stern, and published by the University of Chicago Press. The original landmark publication, The Rate and Direction of Inventive Activity: Economic and Social Factors (edited by Richard Nelson) was released in 1962.

Noam Wasserman’s The Founder’s Dilemmas Presents Essential Lessons for First-time Founders

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:02:16 GMT

Often downplayed in the excitement of starting a new business venture are some of the most important decisions entrepreneurs will face: Should they go it alone, or bring in cofounders, hires and investors to help build the business? Bad decisions at the inception of a promising venture lay the foundations for its eventual ruin. Using a data-driven approach not found in other startup books, The Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup brings academic rigor to the real-world questions that challenge and puzzle entrepreneurs throughout a startup's development.

Entrepreneurs Hold Mixed Views about the Economic Path Forward, Kauffman/LegalZoom 2Q Startup Confidence Index Reveals

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:22:46 GMT

Despite remaining generally confident about the prognosis for their own businesses, startup company owners sent mixed signals about their overall economic outlook for the next 12 months, according to the 2012 second quarter Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom.

Kauffman Unveils Enhanced Growthology Blog with Sketchbook Video Featuring Renowned Blogger Tyler Cowen

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:20:34 GMT

The Kauffman Foundation revealed enhancements to its blog, Growthology.org, to a room full of the nation's top economics bloggers today at the Foundation's fourth annual Economics Bloggers Forum in Kansas City, Mo., with the presentation of its latest "Sketchbook" video featuring renowned MarginalRevolution.com blogger, Tyler Cowen.

Kauffman Foundation Paper Outlines Applied 'Expeditionary Economics' Growth Model for Pakistan

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:51:14 GMT

A new paper from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation outlines a strategic growth model for Pakistan and other fragile states by assessing barriers to growth and examining research on the impact of entrepreneurship on developing economies.

Behind the Scenes at the Kauffman School Where the Road to College Begins

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:45:50 GMT

In a new Kauffman Foundation sketchbook video titled "Fire to Teach," Leah Marr, a fifth grade literature teacher at the Ewing Marion Kauffman School, takes viewers behind the scenes into classrooms that set high expectations for students and push teachers to provide the best education possible.

New Business Startups Declined in 2011, Annual Kauffman Study Shows

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:17:09 GMT

Entrepreneurship is alive and well in the wake of the Great Recession, although the rate of new business creation dipped during 2011 and startup founders remained more likely to fly solo than employ others. That's the big take away from the "Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity," a leading indicator of new business creation in the United States published annually and released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

2012 Kauffman Foundation Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Awards Recognize Entrepreneurship Excellence in Researchers

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:58:34 GMT

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will recognize two entrepreneurs on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the NPA's 10th Annual Meeting. Crystal Icenhour, Ph.D., president and chief science officer for Phthisis Diagnostics, Charlottesville, Va., is the 2012 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Outstanding Postdoctoral Entrepreneur, and Elizabeth Iorns, Ph.D., co-founder and chief executive officer of Science Exchange, is the 2012 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur.

Kauffman Foundation and ITIF Unveil Global Innovation Policy Report Ranking 55 Nations' Capacities for Economic Growth

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:41:15 GMT

In the midst of intense global competition for innovation supremacy among countries, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released today one of the most comprehensive assessments ever undertaken of countries' innovation policies. The Global Innovation Policy Index benchmarks the effectiveness of the innovation policies of 55 countries – including virtually all EU, OECD, APEC and BRIC economies – and provides a framework for making effective policies.

Nearly Half of Innovative U.S. Startups Are Founded by 'User Entrepreneurs,' According to Kauffman Foundation Study

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:59:32 GMT

A study released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that "user entrepreneurs" have founded more than 46 percent of innovative startups that have lasted five years or more, even though this group creates only 10.7 percent of U.S. startups overall.

Accenture and Kauffman FastTrac Announce Courses to Equip U.S. Military Veterans with Skills in Entrepreneurship

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:28:36 GMT

Accenture and Kauffman FastTrac announced today that they are offering two 10-week classes to veterans interested in starting and growing their own companies. The courses, developed by FastTrac with support from Accenture, are designed to help veterans transition into the civilian workforce.

Robots Rumble Into Kansas City This Week

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:59:53 GMT

The fifth annual Greater Kansas City Regional FIRST Robotics Competition will be held March 2 and 3, 2012 at Hale Arena in Kansas City, Mo. The Kauffman Foundation is the founding sponsor of the event and many of the local high school teams receive support from the Kauffman Foundation.

Call for Applications: Kauffman Life Science Ventures Summit

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:26:26 GMT

Life science startups face more complex and daunting hurdles than new enterprises in non-regulated industries do. To help aspiring and early-stage life science entrepreneurs address these challenges, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will hold a Kauffman Life Science Ventures Summit June 22-23, 2012.

Julia Irene Kauffman and Michael Schultz elected to Kauffman Foundation Board

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:11:41 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced that local civic and business leaders Julia Irene Kauffman and Michael Schultz have joined the Foundation's Board of Trustees.

Entrepreneurs Optimistic About 2012, According to Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:40:34 GMT

Owners of startup companies are surprisingly optimistic about 2012, according to the first Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom. More than one-fourth of the respondents said they plan to hire additional staff in 2012, and twice as many of them expect the economy to improve or stay the same (68 percent) as those who expect it to deteriorate (31 percent).

Kauffman Sketchbook Celebrates the 'Maker' Spirit and the Joy of Making Something

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:17:49 GMT

In a new Kauffman Foundation sketchbook video titled "Make It Happen," Tim O'Reilly, founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media, recalls the launch of Make Magazine and Maker Faire, and says that hobbyists playing with new technologies have often led the way into hotbeds of a new industry.

The State of Entrepreneurship: State and Local Governments Hold the Key to Accelerating Economic Growth in 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:11:02 GMT

With campaign season in full swing and the economy far from strong, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation interim president and CEO Benno C. Schmidt, along with National Governors Association (NGA) leaders Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and Delaware Governor Jack Markell, today called for state and local government policy changes to foster entrepreneurship and accelerate economic growth. During the third annual Kauffman State of Entrepreneurship Address, titled "A Roadmap for State Growth," Schmidt focused on reducing state and local legal and regulatory barriers to startups and young companies, which play a significant role in U.S. new job creation.

Kauffman Foundation's 2012 State of Entrepreneurship Address to Present Solutions for Spurring Economic Growth and Creating Jobs at the State Level

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:04 GMT

In the 2012 State of Entrepreneurship Address, the Kauffman Foundation will explore methods of promoting entrepreneurship, sparking innovation, and accelerating economic growth through low-cost changes in state law and policy.

Capital Gains Tax Exemption for Investments in Startups Would Help New Companies Cross the ‘Valley of Death’ Says Kauffman Report

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:10:19 GMT

New companies with high growth potential – and with high potential to create jobs – often struggle to obtain sufficient capital to cross the so-called "Valley of Death" in the process from concept to prototype. With continued economic uncertainty, government funding is no longer a guaranteed solution, and private investors have become increasingly risk averse. According to a new report released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, both startup activity and investment would be increased by a permanent tax exemption on capital gains on investments in startups held for at least five years.

Leading Economics Bloggers Share Negative but Improving Outlook for 2012; Project Rising Employment in Next Three Years

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:32:23 GMT

Despite a continued cloudy view of the U.S. economy, some top economics bloggers are beginning to see a ray of hope on the horizon. According to a new Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation survey released today, 14 percent of respondents now believe the economy is "strong and growing" or "strong with uncertain growth," an improvement over last quarter

The Kauffman Foundation Unveils Its First-Ever Super Bowl PSA Honoring and Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:18:42 GMT

During the 2012 Super Bowl on Feb. 5, the Giants and the Patriots won't be the only star athletes honored. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will be acknowledging the star athletes of the economy – entrepreneurs – in its first-ever public service announcement dedicated to inspiring the next great entrepreneurs to take action.

Kauffman FastTrac Offers Course Tailored to Women-Owned Businesses

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:49:02 GMT

Beginning this February, Kauffman FastTrac will offer women-only courses specifically designed to help female entrepreneurs' startup or grow their new or existing businesses.

Jeannine Strandjord Elected to Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:31:18 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced that local business and civic leader Jeannine Strandjord has joined its Board of Trustees. Strandjord, whose career at Sprint spanned 20 years, brings a broad base of experience in business, finance, philanthropy and governance to the Kauffman Foundation Board.

Kauffman Foundation Welcomes 2012 Global Scholars to Intensive Six-Month Entrepreneurship Program

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:44:42 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today welcomed 19 aspiring entrepreneurs from the Netherlands, Singapore, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, to its 2012 Global Scholars Program – an intensive opportunity to immerse themselves in the field of entrepreneurship.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Grant for Utility Technology Challenge

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:31:35 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced a grant to support the Utility Technology Challenge, the national competition matching clean technology solutions with utility and industry partners. Kauffman's support contributes $50,000 to the funding pool of up to $100,000 in awards for demonstration projects and services for Challenge winners.

Ewing Marion Kauffman School Now Enrolling Fifth-Grade Students for 2012-13 School Year

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:15:45 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is currently enrolling students who will be in fifth grade for the 2012-2013 school year. The charter school is free and open to any student living within the boundaries of the Kansas City, Missouri School District.

Kauffman Foundation Announces 2012 Honors for Promising Scholars Doing Ground-Breaking Research in Entrepreneurship

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:40:48 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today the 2012 recipients of the Kauffman Emerging Scholars Program. This program recognizes the achievements of young scholars who are making significant contributions to research in entrepreneurship. The awards were presented Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Allied Social Science Associations' annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Carl Schramm Decides to Step Down as Kauffman Foundation CEO

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:16:13 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffmann Foundation and Carl Schramm, President and CEO of the Foundation, today announced that, after achieving the milestone of a decade of dedicated service, Schramm has decided to step down from the Foundation in order to return to scholarship and business.

U.S. Senators DeMint and Barrasso Introduce Bill to Remove Regulatory Burdens and Grow Businesses

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:35:54 GMT

U.S. Senators Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) on Dec. 7, 2011, introduced the Startup Expansion and Investment Act—legislation that, if enacted, would offer new and growing companies relief from the costly regulatory burdens of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

Kauffman's Hottest Research and Video Topics in 2011: Startup Trends, Jobs and Growth Top the List

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:18:03 GMT

The most popular online content from the world’s largest foundation dedicated to entrepreneurial research focused on annual startup rates, legal reforms for economic growth and job creation trends. As a leading source of economic data for researchers, economists, academics and policymakers, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has compiled its most downloaded research reports, books and videos in 2011.

iBridge Network Collaborates With Global Universities to Link With Companies All Over The World

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:05:37 GMT

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the iBridge Network™, an initiative of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, have announced a new collaboration to promote the university’s intellectual property to entrepreneurs around the world free of charge. UNSW’s IP is now accessible through a global one-stop shop on the iBridge Network called Easy IP Access that connects leading researchers and industry partners, creating new opportunities to use research generated on campus to solve real-world problems.

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Startup Act

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:09:27 GMT

Citing data from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) this morning introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at jumpstarting the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses.

Kansas City Leaders Seek to Create America's Most Entrepreneurial City

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:26:18 GMT

As part of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce's "Big 5" initiative announced in September to propel the region forward and create new jobs, area leaders have declared that Kansas City should be "America's Most Entrepreneurial City." That plan got a big boost today, as the University of Missouri-Kansas City's (UMKC) Bloch School of Management announced it has been named No. 1 in the world in innovation management research by the Journal of Product Innovation Management, a leading academic journal. In the ranking, which will be published in the March issue of the publication, UMKC tops such prestigious schools as M.I.T., Harvard, Stanford, Michigan State and Texas A&M.

How Do New Businesses Get Ahead in the 'Money Game'?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:21:41 GMT

There's no question that startups need money to grow. But although there is not more capital available to new companies, the sources of capital—from personal savings to loan programs to crowdfunding platforms—abound despite the economic downturn.

Hong Kong’s Awesome Ship Named Ultimate Global Startup Battle Champion Out of 50 Competing Teams

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:23:08 GMT

Startup WeekendTM has announced its Global Startup Battle winner, Awesome Ship. The competition, designed to foster friendly competition and community awareness among the global Startup Weekend community, kicked off one week ago. Fifty winning teams from Startup Weekend events that took place Nov. 11-14, 2011 and Nov. 18-20, 2011 were given the chance to compete to become the ultimate Global Startup Battle winner. More than 36,000 people participated via the Startup Weekend Facebook fan page.

Kauffman Foundation to Accept Nominations for Junior Faculty Fellowship Grants

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:09:02 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that nominations are currently being accepted for the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research (KJFF). The Kauffman Foundation will award up to seven Junior Faculty Fellowship grants to junior faculty members in the United States whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to the body of literature in entrepreneurship. Each Fellow's university will receive a grant of $40,000 over two years to support the research activities of the Fellow.

Startup Weekend Announces 48 Global Entrepreneurship Week Winners Now Competing in the Global Startup Battle

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:43:01 GMT

Startup Weekend will be hosting an online Global Startup Battle (www.globalstartupbattle.com) designed to foster friendly competition and community awareness among the global Startup Weekend community.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 Kicks Off in 123 Countries Engaging More Than 10 Million Current and Aspiring Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:08:24 GMT

Starting today, in 123 countries around the world, millions of current and aspiring entrepreneurs will kick off the third-annual Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2011, Nov. 14-20. More than 25,000 partner organizations will host 40,000 events in a week-long celebration that will drive awareness of and adoption for the world's key economic driver – entrepreneurship.

An Entrepreneurial Generation of 18- to 34-Year-Olds Wants to Start Companies When Economy Rebounds, According to New Poll

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:58:49 GMT

In a beleaguered economy, the country needs entrepreneurs – the nation's job creators. Fortunately, a recent poll shows that the so-called millennial generation – those ages 18-34 – are an entrepreneurial bunch. The only thing holding them back is the economy.

Startup Weekend Becomes Affiliate of the Kauffman Foundation

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:41:44 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced that Startup Weekend, a global series of events for entrepreneurs, aspiring founders and startup supporters, is now an affiliate of the Foundation. While Startup Weekend will continue to operate autonomously, becoming a Kauffman affiliate will allow the organization to increase its geographical reach, conduct more frequent events, and build long-term sustainability. Startup Weekend events bring entrepreneurs and supporters together and teaches them how to share ideas, form teams, build products and launch companies, all during a 54-hour crash-course weekend.

New Website Encourages 'Gig' Ideas that Could Transform Kansas City into a Technical Hub

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:41:05 GMT

To support innovations and inspire idea sharing in response to the prospect of having Google's high-speed Internet services in the Kansas City area, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today launched KCGigIdeas.com. The new website educates the community about Google Fiber and creates a dynamic conversation about new ideas, beginning with a video on the home page that illustrates what Google Fiber could mean to Kansas City.

Testimony of Brink Lindsey, Kauffman Foundation Senior Scholar in Research and Policy Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:37:48 GMT

Chairman Quayle, Ranking Member Edwards and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, my name is Brink Lindsey and I am a senior scholar in research and policy at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. I thank you for the invitation to appear at today's hearing and share some perspectives on the crucial challenge of reviving new firm formation and restoring dynamism and prosperity to the U.S. economy.

Only Half of Leading Economics Bloggers Expect Employment Growth in the Next Three Years

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:10:45 GMT

Using words like "uncertain," "fragile" and "weak," 96 percent of top economics bloggers now share a gloomy outlook on the U.S. economy. According to a new Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation survey released today, respondents' expectations of higher annual deficits and top marginal tax rate increases, coupled with recession concerns, are a "depressing surprise."

Kauffman Foundation Announces Global Initiative to Help Nations Grow Their Economies

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:17:16 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced it is taking applications for a new initiative, the Kauffman Global Partners Network, which is aimed at helping countries around the world increase the kind of startup activity that leads to economic growth.

Global Entrepreneurship Week Shines a Light On Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:09:52 GMT

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), the premier business competition for high school, college and graduate school students, announced that its Global Finals will again be a featured event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). Founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, GEW is a worldwide celebration of creativity, innovation and ingenuity designed to inspire entrepreneurial thinking and encourage entrepreneurs to launch new ventures. The GSEA finalists represent the growing youth entrepreneurship movement that will fuel future economies.

Kauffman Foundation and National Postdoctoral Association Awards Recognize Entrepreneurship as a Valued Career Path for New Scientists

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:26:59 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the National Postdoctoral Association have announced the call for applications for the 2012 Kauffman Foundation Outstanding Postdoctoral Entrepreneur and Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur awards, which recognize exceptional postdocs who are working to commercialize research.

How to Take a Company from Concept to Creation in 54 Hours

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:54:14 GMT

Startup Weekend™—the organization behind 54-hour events where developers, designers, marketers and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, build products and create startups—has spawned both a global initiative in entrepreneurship as well as numerous successful startups. It quickly became a nexus for early-stage startup activity in communities across the globe, and by the end of 2010, Startup Weekend had built a network of over 25,000 alumni, 150 volunteer organizers and 60 trained facilitators spread across more than 100 cities in 30 countries.

Startup Companies Leading Transition to Online Business Activities, According to Kauffman Report

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:50:43 GMT

The Internet's profound effect on how U.S. businesses operate is even more pronounced among young companies, according to a research report released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The study, "Casting a Wide Net: Online Activities of Small and New Businesses in the United States," reveals that new businesses have a higher propensity to use websites, email, and to sell online, and that these inclinations have an impact on capitalization and longevity.

Startup Open Competition Recognizes 50 Most Promising Startups from Around the World

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:58:39 GMT

In the search to find tomorrow's job creators, Startup Open, a competition that searches for startups with the greatest growth potential, unveiled the "GEW 50." The GEW 50 is a list of the world's 50 most innovative new companies. These elite startups will now vie for a host of prizes to be announced on Nov. 14, timed with the kick-off to Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2011. GEW is a global celebration of innovative and enterprising activity that was founded by the Kauffman Foundation.

Prepared Testimony by Harold Bradley and Robert E. Litan Before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investments

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:48:54 GMT

Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify today about ETFs and the public policy challenges they pose. I have prepared this written testimony with my colleague at the Kauffman Foundation, Robert Litan, who is Vice President for Research and Policy. I am Chief Investment Officer of the Foundation. Both of us draw in this testimony on prior studies we have done on the growing ETF market, by ourselves and with experts in securities settlements. But we offer here supplemental information, which we hope will be of use to this Committee. I will be delivering an oral summary of this testimony at the hearing.

Women 2.0 Receives Corporate Sponsorship from the Kauffman Foundation to Fuel Growth of Female-led Innovation

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:33:56 GMT

Women 2.0 today announced that the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, one of the world's largest organizations devoted to entrepreneurship, has provided corporate sponsorship to support Women 2.0 initiatives to increase the number of technology companies founded by women. Kauffman’s sponsorship will enable Women 2.0 to expand its educational resources to the female entrepreneur community via a blog network of relevant content and the expansion of global networking events such as Founder Friday.

How Do We Make More Entrepreneurs More Successful?

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:27:21 GMT

If the best indicator of a country’s growth is the number of new firms started every year, as Kauffman Foundation research indicates, how do we get more companies to start and grow? What’s the magic sauce

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran Discusses Kauffman Foundation Startup Act on Floor of Senate

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:03:44 GMT

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) vowed to introduce new legislation that would create an environment for new firms to start, grow and create jobs in a speech delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday.

University of Texas School of Law to Honor Kauffman Foundation Economist Robert E. Litan

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:57:57 GMT

The University of Texas School of Law will honor Kauffman Foundation Vice President of research and policy, Robert E. Litan, as the inaugural recipient of the $50,000 Massey Prize for Research in Law, Innovation, and Capital Markets. Litan will speak and be honored at the Massey Prize Symposium on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the University of Texas School of Law.

New Report Says Greater Green Card Access for High-Skilled Immigrants Could Boost U.S. Economy

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:17:59 GMT

The National Foundation for American Policy released a policy brief today that says international students who graduate from U.S. universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) should get a green card with their diplomas. The paper also says such a policy would significantly benefit U.S. competitiveness and the economy overall.

High-Growth Entrepreneurs Plan to Continue Growing

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:43:25 GMT

Entrepreneurs heading some of America’s fastest growing privately held companies have told the Kauffman Foundation that they plan to continue to grow in the United States provided they are able to find qualified people to add to their firms.

Untapped Potential for Expanding Women’s Entrepreneurship Holds Promise to Grow the U.S. Economy, According to Kauffman Report

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:05:09 GMT

Women who are capable of starting growth companies that serve global markets may be the nation's secret weapon for achieving sustained economic growth.

Startup Weekend Launches Startup Foundation Initiative in Partnership with Kauffman Foundation

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:48:06 GMT

Startup Weekend, a global grassroots network of entrepreneurs and leaders, today announced an initiative in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation that will lead to the creation of vibrant startup communities in cities across the nation. Called the Startup Foundation, the program is a grassroots initiative that helps cities build and establish ecosystems that will support more high-growth entrepreneurs, startups, and ultimately, jobs.

Rep. Ben Quayle (AZ-03) Introduces Legislation to Improve Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Requirements for Small Businesses

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:55:45 GMT

Rep. Ben Quayle from Arizona's third district recently introduced H.R. 2941, the Startup Expansion and Investment Act, which will allow shareholders of public companies with market valuations below $1 billion to opt out of regulations within section 404 for the first 10 years after going public. The costs for complying with the requirements of this section of Sarbanes-Oxley can exceed $1 million for new companies and can cost them up to $20 million in loss of valuation.

Kauffman Foundation Expands Global Scholars Program, Invites U.S. Graduates to Apply

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:02:07 GMT

A world-class opportunity awaits U.S. college graduates with innovative ideas for a new business. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is expanding its successful Global Scholars Program to include up to 10 recent graduates from U.S. colleges and universities who will join Scholars from around the world.

Inaugural Class of Entrepreneur Walk of Fame to be Unveiled

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:23:57 GMT

The Entrepreneur Walk of Fame will unveil its inaugural class of seven esteemed honorees whose names will be immortalized with a sidewalk star in Kendall Square on Friday, September 16, 2011. Similar to Hollywood’s celebration of movie stars, the Entrepreneur Walk of Fame (EntWoF) awards entrepreneurs at the top of their fields who have taken strong steps to transform the business culture and jumpstart the economy.

What Three Things Will Entrepreneurs Do for Our Economy?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:48:42 GMT

On the heels of a U.S. Department of Labor jobs report showing no net increase in jobs for the first time in 11 months—as well as an unwavering, high rate of unemployment—the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released two videos today that illustrate how entrepreneurs drive the nation’s economy and how policymakers can help new firms start and grow.

Intervening Nations Have Early Strategic, Moral Obligation to Support Rule of Law in Post-Conflict States, Argues Kauffman Foundation Paper

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:36:25 GMT

Intervening forces – whether officially "occupiers" or not – have a duty to create or support existing rule of law institutions in post-conflict states, according to the new paper "Closing the Transition Gap," the fourth paper in the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Expeditionary Economics Research Series to reconsider the United States' approach to military- and civilian-led development in areas stricken by conflict and natural disaster.

iStart Business Profiles Now More Accessible, Interactive

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:48:27 GMT

Aspiring entrepreneurs can now showcase more of their businesses online to build a stronger network of resources, get constructive feedback, and meet potential partners thanks to the enhanced profiles feature just launched on iStart, the leading online community for business competitions.

Kauffman Foundation joins with NSF and the Deshpande Foundation to form Innovation Corps Program

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:59:26 GMT

Today, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a new effort to help develop scientific and engineering discoveries into useful technologies, products and processes.

Extend the Debt Limit Without Conditions, Say a Majority of Leading Economics Bloggers

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:04:52 GMT

Optimism is out; pessimism is in among the country's top economics bloggers as they look to 2012 and beyond, particularly regarding jobs. A new Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation survey released today shows that only 50 percent of respondents anticipate employment growth, a decrease of 20 percent from second quarter.

Startup Open Announces Top Prizes, Including Trip to Liverpool for Global Entrepreneurship Congress and Mentoring Program with Redbox Founders

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:24:16 GMT

Startup Open aims to answer a question plaguing economists, investors and Main Street alike: Who are the next generation of entrepreneurs that will grow to become tomorrow's Google, Apple or Facebook? Startup Open is a competition that recognizes the "GEW 50," a group of 50 companies deemed to have the greatest chance of growing into game-changing firms that will move markets and create jobs.

Testimony of Ted D. Zoller Before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:03:46 GMT

Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and other members of the Committee, my name is Ted Zoller, and I serve as Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, am a faculty member in the business school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an entrepreneur. I appreciate the opportunity to share some perspectives on capital access to start-up and scale businesses in the United States.

Kauffman Foundation Unveils 'Startup Act' Proposal to Boost Growth of New Businesses and Add Jobs to U.S. Economy

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:45:40 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today presented a proposal to jump-start the ailing U.S. economy and increase job creation by accelerating the growth of startups and young businesses. The "Startup Act" proposal was unveiled at the National Press Club in Washington by Kauffman President and CEO Carl Schramm and Vice President of Research and Policy Robert Litan, followed by videotaped remarks from House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Senator Jon Tester (D-MT).

New Firms are Generating and Holding onto Substantially Fewer Jobs in the U.S.; Kauffman Foundation Study Finds that U.S. Jobs Problem Pre-dates Great Recession

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:34:17 GMT

Public discussion of the jobs shortfall in the United States has tended to focus on the Great Recession of 2007-2009, but new research released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation suggests that the country faces a far more fundamental employment challenge that pre-dates the recession by many years: A long-term trend that the researchers call a slow jobs "leak."

Kauffman Foundation Grants $3.2 Million to Form KC STEM Alliance

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:46:34 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has made a $3.2 million grant over five years to create the KC STEM Alliance – a new organization that will grow and strengthen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs to build a stronger pipeline of students prepared for 21st century careers. The KC STEM Alliance is housed at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Computing and Engineering.

Kauffman Foundation Expeditionary Economics Paper Recommends New Military Government School to Train Nation-Building Experts

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:46:15 GMT

The United States should establish a new school of military government focused on creating a scalable cadre of nation-building experts, according to the new paper "Revisiting a School of Military Government," the third paper in the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s Expeditionary Economics Research Series to reconsider the United States' approach to military and civilian development in areas stricken by conflict and natural disasters.

Kauffman Foundation-Supported Online Entrepreneurship Learning Curriculum Launches Today

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:47:03 GMT

A new, inspiring online education program designed to engage students in the unlimited opportunities that an entrepreneurial mindset can provide launches today. Backed by the support of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the world’s largest foundation dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship, the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is an interactive online learning program that enables participants to learn from the firsthand experiences of successful real-world entrepreneurs.

Maker Faire Kansas City Arrives at Union Station

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:54:33 GMT

Maker Faire, a celebration of things people create themselves, will be on display June 25 and June 26 at Union Station. More than 150 makers, do-it-yourselfers and inventors have signed up to display their creations. Kansas City's Union Station serves as host for this event, which will include exhibits and presentations inside, outside and special activities for children and families in Science City that weekend.

Video Now Available: Watch Kauffman Labs Education Ventures Founders Present Their Innovative Companies

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:19:30 GMT

The founders of some of the most transformative educational startups emerging today showcase the motivations, inspirations and market cases for their companies in a series of presentations now available on video.

Kauffman Labs Entrepreneur Wins Milken PennGSE Education Business Plan Competition

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:49:00 GMT

Alexandre Scialom, one of 23 entrepreneurs in the Kauffman Labs Education Ventures Program, has been named both the first prize winner in the 2011 Milken PennGSE Education Business Plan Competition, as well as the winner of the Hewlett Foundation's Startl Prize for Open Source Solutions in Education. The two awards include a total cash prize of $50,000 in funding to support Scialom's new company, The Coursebook.

Inaugural Class of Kauffman Labs Education Ventures Program Unveils Innovative Companies

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:28:28 GMT

Showcasing the best in educational startups, the Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation Education Ventures program today hosted presentations by 23 aspiring entrepreneurs starting powerful and innovative businesses.

Second Annual ‘We Own It Summit’ Convenes in London to Explore Women’s Participation in High-Growth Enterprises

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:39:59 GMT

Astia, a premier venture accelerator that targets exceptional startups with women on their founding teams, today announced it will host the second annual We Own It Summit in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Imperial College Business School, Silicon Valley Bank, SNR Denton and NESTA. The Summit will take place at London’s Imperial College on June 9-10, 2011, and will feature Cherie Blair and Baroness Wilcox among its keynote speakers.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Permanent Site for its Charter School

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:29:29 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that the permanent location for the Ewing Marion Kauffman School will be located at 63rd Street and The Paseo. This property, formerly the headquarters for the Church of the Nazarene, offers a 13-acre campus that includes four existing buildings. The opportunity to create a campus environment was a critical component in the site selection for the charter school, as this location will enable the Kauffman School to educate more than 1,000 middle and high school students at a single location. The site was selected following an extensive search of suitable properties located in Kansas City's urban cor

iStart Business Idea Competition Site Collects More Than 1,200 Business Ideas Worldwide

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:17:57 GMT

iStart, a customizable Web-based platform that simplifies how organizations market and administer business competitions worldwide, is picking up speed as students access the site to fulfill their dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs.

Search for 50 Startups with High-Growth Potential Begins with Launch of 2011 Startup Open Competition

Wed, 25 May 2011 17:16:12 GMT

Startup Open, a competition that recognizes startups with high-growth potential, has launched its search for the 50 most promising new startups around the world as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2011. The "GEW 50" will be announced on Oct. 15, 2011, with those companies then competing for the top honors and prizes.

NIH and Non-profits Sign Research and Development Agreement

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:41:45 GMT

The National Institutes of Health today announced an agreement with two non-profit organizations to accelerate the development of potential clinical therapies for rare blood cancers.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation statement from Carl Schramm for Google Fiber announcement

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:34:01 GMT

We applaud Google's announcement today that both Kansas Cities will have access to its 1 Gig technology, blowing the door wide open to an exciting new era of innovation in our region.

Kauffman Foundation Accepting Proposals for 2011-2012 Entrepreneurship Dissertation Fellowship Grants

Mon, 16 May 2011 11:05:12 GMT

Contact Lacey Graverson, 816 932 1116, lgraverson@kauffman.org, Kauffman Foundation Program will award grants of $20,000 each to 15 doctoral scholars KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 16, 2011 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that the 2011 2012 Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 to Inspire Millions to Celebrate the World’s Key Economic Driver: Entrepreneurship

Tue, 10 May 2011 18:58:46 GMT

This fall, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) aims to touch more current and aspiring entrepreneurs around the globe than any event, ever. Thousands of activities in more than 100 countries will teach the power of entrepreneurship by showcasing creativity and innovative thinking. GEW 2011 will be held November 14 – 20, spurring new ideas, ingenuity and firm creation through local, national and global activities

Leading Economics Bloggers See Potential for Employment Growth Despite Ongoing Economic Uncertainty

Sun, 08 May 2011 20:40:47 GMT

Pessimism about the U.S. economy is making a comeback among the country's top economics bloggers after a slightly sunnier outlook earlier this year. According to the second quarter Kauffman Economic Outlook survey released today, 85 percent of respondents view current economic conditions as "mixed" or "facing recession," an increase of 8 percent from first quarter. However, 70 percent see hope for one key factor during the next three years: employment growth.

Three Kauffman Labs Education Ventures Entrepreneurs Named as Finalists in Milken PennGSE Business Plan Competition

Sat, 07 May 2011 07:42:31 GMT

Three entrepreneurs in the Kauffman Labs Education Ventures Program have been named among nine finalists in the nation’s only education business plan competition. The 2011 Milken PennGSE Education Business Plan Competition, conducted by the Milken Family Foundation and Penn Graduate School of Education, attracted nearly 200 submissions from 38 states and five countries.

Kauffman Foundation Sponsors Personalized Health Project’s 'Take Action' Summit: A Call for Transforming Healthcare

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:55:19 GMT

The Personalized Health Project (PHP) held a "take action" summit last week with prominent leaders in the life sciences to address gaps occurring between new discoveries in science and their implementation for patients and people. Sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the meeting gathered together about 45 leaders from science, business, investors, government, the media, global health, patient advocacy groups, the wellness movement and "Health 2.0."

Kauffman Foundation Announces 'Express Your Pledge' Winner

Mon, 02 May 2011 16:56:35 GMT

Baton Rouge entrepreneur Wendy Overton is packing her bags for Nebraska after winning a ticket to Big Omaha, the sold-out conference on innovation and entrepreneurship to be held May 11 – 13, 2011.

Greener Pastures at Home Entice Chinese and Indian Entrepreneurs from United States, Kauffman Study Shows

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:27:24 GMT

High-skilled immigrant entrepreneurs from India and China are leaving the United States by the tens of thousands each year, drawn away by better economic and professional opportunities in their home countries, according to a study released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Support of Award-Winning Women's Entrepreneurship Program

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:42:34 GMT

The Path Forward Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, home of the award-winning ACTiVATE® program, has been awarded a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to support the creation of materials to be used in replicating the ACTiVATE® program.

Entrepreneurs Have Chance at Ticket to Big Omaha in 'Express Your Pledge' Challenge Sponsored by Kauffman

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:33:00 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is inviting entrepreneurs to read its "Entrepreneur's Pledge," and express what it means to them for a chance to win a ticket to Big Omaha, a sold-out event billed as "the nation’s most ambitious conference on innovation and entrepreneurship," to be held May 11 – 13, 2011 in Omaha, Neb.

Union Station to host Maker Faire: Kansas City

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:16:49 GMT

Union Station announced today that it will host the first Maker Faire: Kansas City on Saturday, June 25 and June 26, 2011. Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that attracts thousands of people to celebrate the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) movement. This broad-based community festival encompasses scientists, engineers, students, welders, software developers, hackers, circuit benders, musicians, crafters, artists and food artisans of all types: individuals and communities of people drawn together by a common delight in the magic of tinkering, hacking, creating and reusing materials and technology.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Two Legacy Fund Grants Totaling $3.75 Million for Local Institutions

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:21:08 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced two new grants totaling $3.75 million from the Foundation's Kauffman Legacy Fund. A grant of $2.75 million was awarded to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, while the Harry S. Truman Library Institute will receive a grant of $1 million. Both grants will support expanded programs and community outreach.

British Barrister Cherie Blair to Speak at London Entrepreneurship Summit

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:37:16 GMT

British Barrister Cherie Blair has agreed to present the keynote speech at this year's We Own It Summit, taking place June 9-10 at Imperial College, London.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Challenge Grant to Expand PIPELINE Program for High-Growth Entrepreneurs

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:19:39 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced a challenge grant of up to $800,000 to initiate a regional expansion of PIPELINE, the nationally acclaimed entrepreneurial "immersion" program for innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs. The grant follows on a close relationship between the two organizations since PIPELINE's inception and will foster increased collaboration between the Foundation's Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation initiative and the PIPELINE program, also headquartered in Kansas City.

Economic Growth Hinges on 'Frontier Economics' of Entrepreneurial Upstarts and Reduced Government Intervention

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:23:32 GMT

Immediately following the 2008 global financial crisis, many economists and market observers hastened to declare that the era of free markets was now over. America, and the world as a whole, they said, were trending toward greater reliance on government controls.

Lost Sales and Tighter Lending Restrictions Challenge Young Firms in Post-Recession Economy, According to Kauffman Study

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:45:23 GMT

The world's largest longitudinal survey of new businesses identified a marked increase in 2009 in firms being denied bank loans or credit due to tougher lending restrictions – and firms not applying for needed loans because they feared being denied.

Expanded Private Sector Comparative Effective Research Could Reduce Health Care Spending, According to Kauffman Study

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:29:22 GMT

Policies that incentivize the private sector to invest in comparative effective research (CER) could reduce the growth rate in U.S. health care spending—while improving the overall quality of care. That's according to a new Kauffman Foundation-funded study by Wharton School professor Scott Harrington.

Kauffman Foundation Welcomes Google's Super High-Speed Broadband to Kansas City

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:08:06 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation congratulates Kansas City, Kansas, for being Google’s first selected city to bring the company’s ultra high-speed broadband network to a community. The Foundation is eager to work closely with the city and Google to help the community show the world what is possible when you have access to an Internet 100 times faster than currently available.

The Cannibalization of Entrepreneurship in America: Expanding Financial Sector Depleting Pool of Potential High-Growth Company Founders

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:10:13 GMT

The expansion of the financial sector over the past few decades shifted the flow of capital toward financial assets, creating inefficiencies that had material economic impacts, according to "Financialization and Its Entrepreneurial Consequences," a study the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released today.

Job Creation in the U.S. Hits 29-Year Low at Peak of Great Recession, According to New Census Bureau Data

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:44:32 GMT

In 2009, at the height of the Great Recession, the economy saw historically large declines in job creation rates from startup and existing firms—the lowest rates in nearly 30 years—while job losses also increased. From 2006 to 2009, the overall job creation rate fell 4 points (from 16.5 percent), and among startups the job creation rate fell by 1 point (from 3 percent). However, compared to 2006 rates this represents a 25 percent decrease in overall job creation and a 34 percent decline among startups. Despite this grim reality, new and expanding firms still created more than 14 million new jobs.

Kauffman President and CEO Carl Schramm Addresses House Forum on Job Creation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:12:24 GMT

The Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader and other members of House leadership will hold a forum today on barriers to job growth featuring entrepreneurs and experts in the field, including Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation President and CEO, Carl Schramm

Chicago Startup Bus Stops at Kauffman En Route to SXSW

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:54:51 GMT

One day into their trek from Chicago to Austin, Tex., a couple dozen innovative entrepreneurs on a bus stopped by the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Mo., to talk startups with other founders and the Foundation's entrepreneurship experts. The destination: the interactive conference South by Southwest (SXSWi); the goal: to build and launch a startup during the two-day road trip to pitch to a group of investors at the conference.

Kauffman Foundation Teams Up with StartupDigest to Expand Reach of Entrepreneurial Network

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:33:54 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced its support of StartupDigest, a members-only online community connecting the worldwide startup and tech ecosystem by informing individuals of startup events, job opportunities and educational content in their areas.

NBC Nightly News Highlights Brain-Drain of Skilled U.S. Immigrant Entrepreneurs Returning to Home Countries

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:14:35 GMT

Veteran journalist Tom Brokaw’s special report on the NBC Nightly News said that immigration rules are roadblocks for enterprising foreigners who want to stay in the United States to create companies and jobs.

'Jobless Entrepreneurship' Tarnishes Steady Rate of U.S. Startup Activity, Kauffman Study Shows

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:45:59 GMT

During the Great Recession, more Americans have become entrepreneurs than at any time in the past 15 years. However, while the economy and its high unemployment rates may have pressed more individuals into business ownership, most of them are going it alone, rather than starting companies that employ others.

Rise in Securities Settlement Failures Shows Some Traders Game System, but Failed Settlements Also Can Signal Systemic Risk, According to Kauffman Report

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:32:04 GMT

A large and growing number of securities transactions that fail to settle indicates a possible lapse in regulatory oversight and poses a potential liquidity risk that can lead to a future systemic crisis, according to a new report issued today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The report urges a tough regulatory crackdown, including substantial financial penalties for settlement fails.

Kauffman Foundation Expeditionary Economics Paper Shows 'Great Potential' for Afghanistan Entrepreneurship

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:42:11 GMT

Despite decades of conflict, corruption and insecurity, Afghanistan has unrecognized and untapped economic potential in its private sector, according to "Bactrian Gold: Challenges and Hope for Private-Sector Development in Afghanistan," the second paper in the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Expeditionary Economics Research Series, which is reconsidering the United States' approach to economic development in areas affected by conflict and natural disasters.

Law Journal Article Bolsters Argument for U.S. Policy Change Regarding Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:06:33 GMT

A new Fordham Urban Law Journal article encourages federal policy change as a means for the United States to more fully benefit from highly skilled immigrants' (HSI) growth-enhancing contributions.

SBA Launches Startup America Entrepreneurial Mentor Corps

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:56:03 GMT

The U.S. Small Business Administration today launched an initiative to mobilize members of the current generation of successful business owners to mentor and support startups and entrepreneurs to help them become the next generation of great American companies.

Leading Economics Bloggers Believe Tax Cuts Extension May Stimulate Job Growth, But Not This Year

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:58:26 GMT

After a year of increasing pessimism about the U.S. economy, the country's top economics bloggers see a bit of hope on the horizon in 2011, according to a new Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation survey released today. Although 77 percent continue to describe the economy's overall condition as "mixed," "facing recession" or "in recession," 23 percent now believe the economy is "strong and growing" or "strong with uncertain growth" – an increase from last quarter.

TechStars and Kauffman Foundation Join Together to Provide Entrepreneurs Better Access to Seed Accelerators

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:43:13 GMT

TechStars, the premier startup accelerator, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the world's largest foundation promoting entrepreneurship, today announced a partnership to create awareness of and simplify access to the growing number of credible seed accelerator programs globally. As part of the partnership, the Kauffman Foundation is providing TechStars with $200,000 in funding to build software utilized by the TechStars Network.

Kauffman FastTrac Provides Entrepreneurial Training Programs that Result in Business Start-ups and Job Creation Across the Nation

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:21:59 GMT

Leaders in New York City gather today at SUNY's Levin Institute to recognize and celebrate how small businesses are a driving force for New York City's economic recovery. This event follows an intense entrepreneurial education program initiated by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in March 2009. The goal was to educate 1,000 New York entrepreneurs across all industries to help them start new businesses or grow existing firms. The Kauffman FastTrac® program was implemented in New York City through NYC Business Solutions, with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. SUNY's Levin Institute has been delivering two FastTrac programs since March 2008.

The State of Entrepreneurship: Will Entrepreneurs Increase Hiring and Contribute to GDP Growth in 2011?

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:57:59 GMT

Following President Obama's increased focus on regulatory reform and his call for innovation during the State of the Union Address, and on the heels of the Startup America Partnership launched last week, Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, today urged policymakers to adopt specific rule changes that will accelerate economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship. At the second annual Kauffman State of Entrepreneurship Address, titled "The Rules for Growth," Schramm cited data illustrating that the majority of all job creation in the United States is driven by young firms and emphasized how changes to specific laws and regulations could enable startups to grow more rapidly without adding to the deficit.

New Report Recommends Stricter Authorizing Practices for Missouri's Public Charter Schools

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:42:58 GMT

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS), with the support of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, today released a report, "Delivering on the Promise: How Missouri Can Grow Excellent, Accountable Public Charter Schools," which issues recommendations to improve practices to close the state's lowest-performing public charter schools

White House Announces Startup America Partnership to Foster Innovative, High-Growth Firms in United States

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:09:38 GMT

Today, as part of President Obama's national strategy to stimulate economic growth and the creation of quality jobs, the White House announced the launch of the Startup America Partnership. Chaired by Steve Case, co-founder of AOL, CEO of Revolution LLC and chairman of the Case Foundation, the Partnership will receive launch funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Case Foundation, and act as an independent private-sector alliance intended to dramatically increase the development, prevalence and success of innovative, high-growth U.S. firms. Carl Schramm, CEO of the Kauffman Foundation, will serve as a founding board member of the effo

Kauffman Labs Unveils Inaugural Class of Education Ventures Program

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:57:13 GMT

Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation today announced the selection of its inaugural class of the Education Ventures Program, which will immerse 25 aspiring entrepreneurs in an intensive, hands-on program designed to catalyze the creation of high-growth companies in the education sector.

Kauffman Foundation and Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Foundation Partner to Stimulate Economic Growth

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:17:14 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation today announced a partnership to help more entrepreneurs start the high-growth firms that are needed to boost the American and global economies. To commence the partnership, the Ciocca Foundation—founded by Arthur Ciocca, chairman and owner of The Wine Group, Inc., and his wife, Carlyse—has made a $600,000 gift to help scale the Kauffman Foundation’s entrepreneurial programming. Specifically, the gift is increasing the number of participants in the Foundation’s Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation initiative, which recruits and trains aspiring entrepreneurs who have the potential to launch transformative, billion-dollar companies.

Urban Entrepreneur Partnership Awarded Grants to Continue Entrepreneurial Education and Coaching Model

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:11:57 GMT

The Urban Entrepreneur Partnership Inc. (UEP), a national program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has been awarded two new grants benefiting entrepreneurs in Louisiana and Houston.

Building Teacher Quality in the Kansas City, Missouri School District

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:58:32 GMT

Today, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released a report on the Kansas City, Missouri School District's (KCMSD) teacher policies, finding that the combination of a restrictive bargaining agreement, misguided state laws and historically poor district management have led to a system that has prioritized the interests of adults over the needs of students.

Kauffman Foundation Honors Promising Scholars for Ground-Breaking Research in Entrepreneurship

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:13:34 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today the 2011 recipients of the Kauffman Emerging Scholars Program. This program recognizes the achievements of young scholars who are making significant contributions to research in entrepreneurship. The awards were presented Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Allied Social Science Associations' annual meeting in Denver, Colo.

Kauffman School Enrollment Begins Jan. 10

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:04:49 GMT

In moving forward with its plans for a 2011-2012 school year opening, the Ewing Marion Kauffman School will begin enrollment Jan. 10, 2011. The public college-preparatory charter school, which is supported by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, will enroll 100 fifth-grade students for its first year, adding a new grade each year until the school is complete from grades five through 12.

New Kauffman Study Finds that as Few as 30 New Billion Dollar Firms Can Significantly Accelerate GDP Growth

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:10:38 GMT

How many new billion dollar firms would it take to permanently increase the U.S. GDP by one percentage point? According to the Kauffman Foundation, the answer is most likely between 30 and 60. Collectively, the impact from high-growth firms that are able to realize $1 billion in revenue could significantly accelerate the U.S. economic recovery, and over time greatly increase income and wealth of the average American household

White Paper on New Models for Accelerated Drug Discovery and Development Is Released

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:57:52 GMT

Five leaders in the medical innovation field released a white paper today titled The New Role of Academia in Drug Discovery and Development: New Thinking, New Competencies, New Results. This white paper reflects key recommendations from a July 2010 town hall meeting in Kansas City hosted by Friends of Cancer Research, Kansas Bioscience Authority, The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Council for American Medical Innovation.

Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation Launches Challenge to Illuminate Breakthrough Ideas from Female Scientists and Engineers

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:21:14 GMT

Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation is looking for women scientists and engineers in the United States who have ideas that could change the world. To tap a growing pool of these highly educated women who have the potential to start scalable science- and engineering-related ventures, Kauffman Labs today launched its first Women in Science and Engineering Business Idea Competition, inviting them to share their visionary ideas for the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to TED 2011. TED is an annual conference that brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers for conversation, learning and inspiration.

Startup Open Competition Recognizes High-Growth Potential of the 50 Most Promising Startups

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:10:05 GMT

Every month, entrepreneurs launch more than 500,000 new ventures in the United States. This month, 50 of the most promising startups are being recognized as part of the Startup Open, a competition for startups with high-growth potential held during last week’s Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010.

2010 Ranking of ‘New Economy States’ Highlights Leaders and Laggers in Innovation, According to Kauffman/ITIF Study

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:01:41 GMT

Massachusetts, Washington, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey are the top five states at the forefront of the nation’s movement toward a global, innovation-based new economy, according to The 2010 State New Economy Index, released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).

President Obama Proclaims November 19th National Entrepreneurs' Day During Global Entrepreneurship Week

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:37:01 GMT

The President of the United States and his Administration have sent a strong signal in support of the entrepreneurs who power the national economy. They announced November 19th as National Entrepreneurs’ Day in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week. The effort to claim the day was spearheaded by the Grasshopper Entrepreneur Movement. The Kauffman Foundation is the U.S. organization behind Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from Nov. 15 to 21.

Acceleration of U.S. Energy Sector Requires Reform at Every Stage of the Innovation Pipeline

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:16:20 GMT

To become a global competitor in the burgeoning clean energy industry, the United States must reform policies and practices all along the innovation pipeline, from research and development to deployment and adoption. That’s according to a report from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released today at the Global Cleantech Open, which was held as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.

New Kauffman Poll Shows Youth Remain Interested in Entrepreneurship Despite Economy

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:14:29 GMT

Despite a difficult economic climate, many young Americans are still interested in entrepreneurial pursuits. A Harris Interactive® online poll, conducted on behalf of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, released today in conjunction with the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week , reveals that 40 percent of youth ages eight to 24 would like to start a business at some future point, or already have done so.

Unleashing Ideas, Making Your Mark

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:59:23 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, along with many other sponsoring organizations, plans to inspire and motivate Kansas City's entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs by celebrating the third annual Global Entrepreneurship Week with a series of activities and events.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Expeditionary Economics Research Series, Calls for Contributors

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:16:19 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today released the inaugural paper in its Expeditionary Economics Research Series, setting a research agenda to reconsider the United States' approach to military and civilian development in areas stricken by conflict and natural disasters. The series will feature research from Kauffman, as well as a number of other civilian and military sources. The inaugural and all subsequent papers in the series will be available at www.expeditionaryecomonics.org.

New Report Outlines Causes of Market Distortions Choking Recovery and Preventing New Growth Companies from Going Public

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:36:15 GMT

A form of indexed securities known as “exchange traded funds”—or ETFs—are distorting the markets to such an extent that they are threatening the growth of new companies by effectively curtailing their access to capital, according to a provocative new report issued today by Harold Bradley and Robert Litan of the Kauffman Foundation. Moreover, it is these derivatives and not the phenomenon known as high-frequency trading (HFT)—commonly critiqued as contributing to the “flash crash” of May 6, 2010—that pose serious threats to market stability in the future.

Fifty Top Startups to be Recognized in Startup Open Competition During Global Entrepreneurship Week

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:58:35 GMT

New ventures that will have a "startup moment" during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010, Nov. 15-21, have a chance to compete in Startup Open, a competition for startups with high-growth potential.

New Kauffman Foundation Award Recognizes Leaders in Commercialization

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:23:56 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced the designation of three universities – Carnegie Mellon University, University of Missouri System and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – as "Kauffman Commercialization Leaders." The award recognizes the selected universities for their creative approaches to help to accelerate the process of bringing student and faculty innovations to market. The Foundation is awarding each university a $100,000 grant for their selected programs or initiatives.

More than 1,300 U.S. Organizations in All 50 States to Participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:43:11 GMT

More than 1,300 U.S. organizations in all 50 states – including top universities, non-profit organizations, successful entrepreneurs, government agencies and corporate sponsors – are collaborating to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2010, Nov. 15 - 21. Globally, there are expected to be more than 20,000 partners.

Leading Economics Bloggers’ Outlook Steadily Declines, but They Believe Stimulus Package Helped Fight Unemployment

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:06:55 GMT

For the fourth quarter in a row, the nation's top economics bloggers have conveyed a steadily deteriorating view of the U.S. economy in responses to a Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation survey released today. In the fourth Kauffman Economic Outlook: A Quarterly Survey of Leading Economics Bloggers respondents' outlook on the U.S. economy is more pessimistic than in any previous quarterly survey in 2010, with 99 percent saying that conditions are mixed, facing recession or in recession. When asked about the probability of a double-dip recession in the United States, the average response is a 41 percent probability; two-fifths see a 20 percent probability, and opinion declines toward higher probabilities.

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Named As Featured Event in Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:29:17 GMT

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), an Entrepreneurs' Organization program and the world's premier competition for students running revenue-generating businesses, announced today that the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will host its Global Finals as a featured Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010 (GEW) event. The GSEA Global Finals will be held in Kansas City, Mo. on Nov. 17-19, 2010. Thousands of GEW events will take place around the world from Nov. 15-21, 2010.

Eighty-eight Percent of all District and Charter Public School Students in the Kansas City, MO School District Do Not Attend a Performing School, Study Finds

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:39:39 GMT

Eighty-eight percent of students in District and charter public schools within the Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) boundaries do not attend a school that meets Missouri state standards for academic performance. This is one of the key findings of a new IFF report, Putting Performance on the Map: Locating Quality Schools in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. The study presents data on enrollment, capacity, location, and performance in KCMSD and charter schools, and addresses the effect of the District’s restructuring plan on students who live within the KCMSD boundaries.

Kaplan University Partners With Kauffman Fasttrac to Offer Fasttrac Courses in Entrepreneurship Specializations

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:03:02 GMT

Kaplan University, a leader in higher education innovation, today announced that it has teamed up with Kauffman FastTrac®, a premier provider of learning curricula for entrepreneurs, to integrate FastTrac courses into two online master's degree specializations—the new Entrepreneurship specialization within the Master of Science in Information Technology program and the Entrepreneurship specialization within the Master of Business Administration.

Personalized Health Manifesto Unveiled at Translational Medicine Alliance Forum in Washington

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:48:33 GMT

Despite the promise of a new era of health care in which medicine has shifted from treating conditions to emphasizing prevention fueled by individualized care, a significant gap remains in realizing its benefits because of outmoded attitudes, protocols and procedures targeted for treating mass populations. Such is the core argument and motivation behind the “Personalized Health Manifesto,” released today to kick off the 2010 Translational Medicine Alliance Forum (TMAF) at the Mandarin Oriental.

New World Bank Survey: New Business Creation Dropped Amid Global Financial Crisis

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:39:42 GMT

New business registration dropped sharply in richer countries amid the global financial crisis, but didn't change much in many lower-income countries, according to a new World Bank survey released today.

New Report From Milken Institute and Kauffman Foundation Examines Back-to-Basics Solutions to Address Shortfalls in State and Municipal Budgets

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:27:37 GMT

Cutting back on services and increasing taxes won't be enough to stabilize state and municipal finances, even when the economy fully recovers. According to a new report from the Milken Institute and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, it's going to require real paradigm shifts: a fundamental restructuring of budgets and the entire budgeting process, sustainable revenue generation, new efficiencies and federal/state partnerships.

Kauffman Foundation to Release a Host of Studies on Health Care Issues in the United States

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:35:40 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will release several studies over the next month on various aspects of health care. Topics range from a call for a personalized health manifesto to employer-based health insurance effects on business creation and an analysis of the costs and benefits of the health care reform bill’s expanded comparative effectiveness research.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010 Designed to Create Life-Changing Experiences and Spur Firm Creation Around the Globe

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:08:42 GMT

In November, millions of people around the globe will participate in the world's largest celebration of entrepreneurship. Thousands of events in more than 100 countries will celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010 (GEW), Nov. 15-21. Now in its third year, the event will bring together aspiring and inspiring entrepreneurs, helping them embrace originality, imagination and ingenuity through local, national and global activities.

Huffington Post Op-Ed Highlights Translational Medicine Alliance

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:08:39 GMT

Kauffman Foundation vice president of advancing innovation Lesa Mitchell posted an opinion piece on the Huffington Post about a group of scientists, researchers, and philanthropists who have been working to bridge the gap between basic research and patient care. Mitchell's essay stresses the importance of advancing the movement of scientific breakthroughs in the lab to the market, and thus, to the patient.

Kauffman Foundation Partners with Startup Weekend to Help Educate Entrepreneurs

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:28:40 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced a grant to Startup Weekend, a nonprofit organization focused on educating entrepreneurs through community building, innovation and education. The Kauffman grant supports the development and expansion of the Startup Weekend platform, which hosts 54-hour events that educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.

Kauffman Foundation Elects Frank L. Douglas, Ph.D., M.D., and Michael Stolper to Board of Trustees

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:36:30 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced the appointment of Frank L. Douglas, Ph.D., M.D., and Michael Stolper to its Board of Trustees. Both Douglas and Stolper have a long history of working with the Kauffman Foundation and come to the Board of Trustees with a full understanding of the Foundation's vision and mission, based on Ewing Kauffman’s intent. Douglas and Stolper also bring valuable industry and financial expertise to their role as Trustees.

Kauffman Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E, and Arizona State University to Host Southwest Energy Innovation Forum on October 18

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:29:31 GMT

To support high-growth clean energy businesses in America, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) and Arizona State University (ASU) will co-host the Southwest Energy Innovation Forum at ASU's SkySong Innovation Center on October 18, 2010. This regional forum is part of a national effort to drive clean energy innovation and propel economic development and job creation in the United States.

Kauffman Foundation Commits $500,000 to Astia to Advance Women's Participation in High-Growth Entrepreneurship

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:01:46 GMT

While data show that women start more than 50 percent of all businesses, their participation in high-growth startups remains extremely low. In an effort to change this, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant to Astia, a premier business accelerator that works with women-led startups. The grant represents a commitment from both organizations to strategically work together to advance the participation of women in high-growth entrepreneurship.

Causes for Firm Formation and Job Creation Reveal Keys to Growing Economy, According to New Kauffman Study

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:12:07 GMT

Startups and young companies dominate net job creation in the United States – and have done so for the last 30 years. This economic phenomenon occurs because of the patterns of firm formation and survival, according to a report released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Kauffman Foundation Partners With Singularity University as Corporate Founder

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:12:38 GMT

Singularity University (SU) — the academic institution with the goal of preparing the next generation of leaders to address "humanity's grand challenges" – today announced the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has joined as Corporate Founder. The partnership will leverage Singularity University programs and Kauffman Foundation research and initiatives to support entrepreneurship and innovation focused on the "grand challenges," such as sustainable water, energy and poverty. The Kauffman Foundation joins Google, Autodesk and ePlanet Ventures as key supporters of Singularity University's efforts.

Brink Lindsey Joins Kauffman Foundation as Senior Scholar

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:34:18 GMT

Brink Lindsey has joined the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as a senior fellow in research and policy. Lindsey will use his expertise in international trade, immigration, globalization and economic development to identify the structural reforms needed to revive entrepreneurial innovation, firm formation and job creation in the wake of the Great Recession.

New Hub for Business Plan Competitions to Create Access, Transparency for Entrepreneurial Community Worldwide

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:16:41 GMT

The Kauffman Foundation's iStart is a Web-based platform that helps organizations simplify how they market and administer business plan competitions worldwide. iStart also is designed to connect entrepreneurs to a network of support, including mentors and others who can assist them in the growth of their businesses.

Kauffman Foundation Joins with Startup Weekend to Catalyze Education-Focused Entrepreneurship

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:24:29 GMT

Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation, an initiative of the Kauffman Foundation, is joining with Startup Weekend to sponsor “Startup Weekend-Education” from August 27-29 at San Francisco’s Pier 38. The event will feature a select group of entrepreneurs, developers, marketers and designers from throughout the Bay Area and beyond who convene to demonstrate and build new business models aimed at making a significant impact in the education sector.

Business Owners' Financial Orientation Differs from Non-Business Owners', New Research Shows

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:55:16 GMT

Entrepreneurs are financial risk-takers, according to conventional wisdom. But a new study from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation challenges that across-the-board assumption, showing that, even though business owners are more likely than non-business owners to be willing to assume above-average risk for financial gain, they generally are more conservative when it comes to saving and borrowing.

Leading Economics Bloggers Pessimistic, According to Kauffman Foundation Survey

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:34:40 GMT

Top economics bloggers are feeling a renewed sense of pessimism about the U.S. economy, according to a new Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation survey released today. Sixty-eight percent of economics bloggers who responded to the mid-July survey described the economy’s overall condition as "mixed," with the rest split three to one toward an assessment of "weak" rather than "strong." Worse, only 5 percent of respondents believe the economy is "better than official government statistics show," while 47 percent think it is worse.

Jobs Created by Startup Companies Have Long-Lasting Economic Impact

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:35:16 GMT

Startup companies, the nation's most promising source of new jobs, are critical to reducing the current 9.5 percent unemployment rate. Not only are startups responsible for net new job growth in the U.S. economy, but recent research from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that the majority of the employment they generate remains as new firms age, creating a lasting impact on the economy.

Postdoctoral Research Awards Will Recognize Entrepreneurship Excellence

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:54:07 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the National Postdoctoral Association have announced the call for nominations for the 2011 Kauffman Foundation Outstanding Postdoctoral Entrepreneur and Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur awards, which recognize exceptional postdocs who are working to commercialize research.

Kauffman Foundation Partners with Cleantech Open to Help Advance Green Technologies

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:01:33 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced it is teaming up with the Cleantech Open, the world’s largest clean-technology business plan competition that encourages the development of innovation and companies. The Kauffman grant supports an expansion of the Cleantech Open, an organization that provides education, business planning and mentoring of early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs.

Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation Seeks Education Founders

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:57:04 GMT

The Department of Education's Race to the Top competition isn’t the only program focused on dramatically improving education. Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation, an initiative of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, announced today a competitive search for up to 20 aspiring founders to launch high-growth, transformative companies in the education market.

Job Growth in U.S. Driven Entirely by Startups, According to Kauffman Foundation Study

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:53:23 GMT

When it comes to U.S. job growth, startup companies aren’t everything. They’re the only thing. "The Importance of Startups in Job Creation and Job Destruction," a study released by the Kauffman Foundation, reveals that net job growth occurs in the U.S. economy only through startup firms.

HHS Secretary Sebelius Joins Health Care Leaders at Kauffman Foundation to Discuss New Roles in Drug Discovery and Development

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:28:04 GMT

Academic institutions across the United States are playing a critical role in developing life-saving treatments, procedures and innovations, and must be supported by a public policy agenda designed to foster continued growth and investment, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius told a gathering of leaders from the public and private sectors here today.

Prepared Testimony of Robert E. Litan Before the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Hearing

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:15:37 GMT

Thank you for asking me to discuss with you today the ways in which federally funded innovation benefits national and local economies and ways in which federal research dollars can be better leveraged to generate even greater economic and social benefits. Your attention to these topics could not be better timed. The U.S. economy is struggling to recover from one of the deepest downturns since the Depression, even with the extraordinary fiscal and monetary stimulus measures of the last two years.

Clean Energy Leaders Discuss Innovation at First Regional Summit as Offshoot of White House Conference

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:37:11 GMT

National energy industry innovators and leaders met in Omaha, Neb., today for the national kick-off of three regional meetings to discuss collaboration in clean energy innovation. At the meeting, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released a report summarizing the discussion and recommendations made at the Energy Innovation Conference held at the White House last month. The Kauffman Foundation convened the Omaha event with the City of Omaha, Gallup and HDR.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Plans To Open Charter School In 2011

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:03:58 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced that in 2011 it will open the Ewing Marion Kauffman School (Kauffman School), representing a substantial new commitment to help Kansas City students succeed academically.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Partnership To Create “Who Owns The Icehouse?” Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:55:16 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has teamed up with Pulitzer nominee Clifton Taulbert and the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI) to create “Who Owns The Icehouse?” a two-part learning project designed to inspire and engage America’s youth in the unlimited opportunities that an entrepreneurial mindset can provide.

Despite Recession, U.S. Entrepreneurial Activity Rises in 2009 to Highest Rate in 14 Years, Kauffman Study Shows

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:30:21 GMT

Rather than making history for its deep recession and record unemployment, 2009 might instead be remembered as the year business startups reached their highest level in 14 years – even exceeding the number of startups during the peak 1999-2000 technology boom. According to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, a leading indicator of new-business creation in the United States, the number of new businesses created during the 2007–2009 recession years increased steadily year to year. In 2009, the 340 out of 100,000 adults who started businesses each month represent a 4 percent increase over 2008, or 27,000 more starts per month than in 2008 and 60,000 more starts per month than in 2007.

Kauffman Foundation Unveils the 'Entrepreneur's Pledge' as Part of its 'Build a Stronger America Movement'

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:25:29 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today unveiled the "Entrepreneur's Pledge," a new component of the Entrepreneurs' Movement that the Foundation launched last fall at www.BuildAStrongerAmerica.com. The Pledge went "live" before more than 500 entrepreneurs at the DC10 Summit Series, an invitation-only event in Washington this week for some of the nation's top young innovators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.

External Debt Markets Increasingly Relied On for Funding by Young Firms as They Age, According to Kauffman Foundation Study

Wed, 12 May 2010 10:28:38 GMT

Now in its fifth year of data collection, the world's largest longitudinal survey of new businesses consistently confirms that external debt markets become increasingly important as startup firms survive and grow in their early years.

Experience, Professional Networks, Encouragement, Support are Keys to Success for High-Growth Women Entrepreneurs, Kauffman Study Finds

Mon, 10 May 2010 21:07:10 GMT

Despite their majority representation at U.S. colleges and universities and increased participation in science and engineering, women still are under-represented among business founders, particularly in high-tech and other high-growth fields.

State and Local Regulatory Hurdles Can Slow Clean Energy Innovations

Thu, 06 May 2010 21:06:08 GMT

Complex pricing, expansive approval processes and lack of incentives to use low carbon energy sources are some of the unintended consequences of the highly regulated energy sector that inhibit "clean energy" innovations, according to a Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation review of state and local laws presented at an energy conference at the White House today. The conference was a partnership of the White House, federal agencies and the Kauffman Foundation and addressed how to advance innovations in energy.

New Standard Licensing Agreement Expedites University Startups, According to Kauffman Foundation Paper

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:44:50 GMT

A new licensing process for commercializing university research will support American universities' startup companies and enable long-term economic growth, according to a new paper released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. As universities are debating how best to expedite commercialization of research, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has developed the Carolina Express License Agreement, a standard licensing agreement to commercialize academic discoveries that promises to ease the formation of new companies and maintain American competitiveness by promoting new firm formation.

Teaching Kansas City's High-Tech, Highly Motivated Entrepreneurs How to Start Up

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:48:22 GMT

Next month, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will offer area entrepreneurs its award-winning FastTrac® TechVenture™ program, which is designed to help prospective entrepreneurs in technology, life sciences and 'green industries' develop the tools to launch a start-up business.

Clean Energy Experts Join Kauffman Foundation

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:53:18 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced that Andrew Hargadon with the University of California, Davis and Kimberly de los Santos with Arizona State University are lending their expertise to the Kauffman Foundation as program advisors to aid in the development of clean energy entrepreneurship initiatives.

Notable Foundations Join Forces to Support Accelerated Drug Development Model

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:10:52 GMT

Although research and development dollars in the pharmaceutical industry have doubled over the past 10 years, the number of new drugs reaching the market during that time has remained flat. In support of a new research model that shows early potential to get treatments to market faster and at less cost, today three leading philanthropies jointly announced grants totaling nearly $10.3 million—to the Myelin Repair Foundation (MRF) to not only invest in MRF's unique approach but also to call attention to the demand for a new research paradigm.

Proposed Bill's Provisions Introduce Road Blocks for Angel Investors

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:10:41 GMT

Just say no to Section 926 of the comprehensive financial reform bill outlined by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Senator Dodd, says Kauffman Foundation Vice President Robert Litan.

Kauffman Foundation Announces 2010 Emerging Scholars Program Recipients

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:44:16 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today the 2010 recipients of the Kauffman Emerging Scholars Program. This program recognizes the achievements of young scholars who are making significant contributions to research in entrepreneurship.

Kauffman Foundation Announces First Class of Postdoctoral Entrepreneurship Fellows

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:34:38 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that it has selected 13 leading scientific postdoctoral researchers to become the first class of Kauffman Postdoctoral Fellows. The yearlong fellowship program will use entrepreneurship education and mentorship to equip the Fellows to commercialize their scientific discoveries.

John Tyler, Kauffman Foundation, Co-Authors Paper Arguing Against Notion that Charities are Public Money

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:59:10 GMT

John Tyler, secretary and general counsel of the Kauffman Foundation, and Evelyn Brody of the Chicago-Kent College of Law, have collaborated on a monograph titled "How Public Is Private Philanthropy?"

Baby Boom Generation is Driving an Entrepreneurial Boom Toward Economic Growth, Kauffman Foundation Study Indicates

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:51:11 GMT

Economists know that entrepreneurship will drive the economy back to health, but many people may be surprised to learn that the baby boom generation is behind the wheel, according to a new study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

External Debt Markets Critical in Entrepreneurial Firms' Early Years, the Latest Kauffman Firm Survey Report Shows

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:01:27 GMT

Now in its fourth year of data collection, the world's largest longitudinal survey of new businesses shows that external debt markets become increasingly important during startup companies' early growth years. In 2007, the 2,915 entrepreneurial firms surveyed injected an average of $53,000 into their businesses, with 62 percent of that capital coming from outside debt markets. By comparison, external debt markets provided 40 percent of financing in these companies' first year of operation.

Foreign National Students in U.S. Plan to Return to Native Countries Post Graduation, Kauffman Foundation Survey Shows

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:05:11 GMT

A Kauffman Foundation study indicates that lessening the number of foreign national students in U.S. jobs due to concerns over political backlash amidst growing American job losses may be detrimental to the economic health of the country by accelerating the return of talented immigrant students to their home countries.

‘Venturesome Economy’ Benefits From Research Produced Abroad, Holds Key to Continuing American Prosperity

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:10:39 GMT

Even as the turmoil in America's financial markets provokes fear and anxiety over our economic future, a new book, The Venturesome Economy: How Innovation Sustains Prosperity in a More Connected World, asserts a contrasting view.

Watch a Discussion About Our Unprecedented Economic Times

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:11:54 GMT

The financial crisis on Wall Street is unprecedented in the post World War II era. Its impact on the real economy presents many difficult questions with little certainty about outcomes.

Education, Funding and Experience Explain Disparities in Minority Entrepreneurship Success, Says New Book

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:09:50 GMT

Education, prior work experience and financial backing are crucial factors in the success of entrepreneurs, according to a new book by Robert W. Fairlie and Alicia M. Robb and funded in part by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The book examines why Asian American-owned businesses do well in comparison to white-owned businesses, and African American-owned firms do poorly in relation to both. The book also explores the broader question of why some small businesses succeed and others fail.

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Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:44:56 GMT

New Research Indicates Kansas and Missouri Students and Parents Get the Importance of Math, Science and Technology Education Generally, but Not for Themselves

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:24:50 GMT

There is growing consensus among the nation's business, government and higher education leaders that unless schools do more to train and nurture a whole new generation of young Americans with strong skills in math, science and technology, U.S. leadership in the world economy is at risk. A new research report from the opinion research and citizen engagement organization Public Agenda concludes that Kansas and Missouri parents and students didn't get the memo.