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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.

Kaplan University Teams Up With Kauffman FastTrac to Offer Two Graduate Certificates in Entrepreneurship

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:06:09 GMT

Kaplan University, a leader in higher education innovation, has teamed up with Kauffman FastTrac®, a premier provider of learning curricula for entrepreneurs, to offer two new online graduate certificates specifically designed to prepare students for careers as business people.

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 Grant to Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:51:29 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation provides a $500,000 Legacy Fund grant to the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools to support a new Public Library within the district. The new library will be a larger, handicapped-accessible branch of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library to serve the Rosedale, Argentine and Armourdale areas of Kansas City, Kansas.

From Lab to Bench to Market: House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Improving Commercialization

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:16:51 GMT

Lesa Mitchell, the Kauffman Foundation's Vice President of Advancing Innovation offered testimony before the House Committee on Science and Technology on how improving technology commercialization of government-funded research can drive economic growth and job creation. Mitchell spoke on several policy proposals and the Kauffman Foundation's current thinking on best practices in advancing technology commercialization.

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.

Kauffman Foundation Debuts Infectious Talk Podcast Series Hosted by Paul Kedrosky

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:48:34 GMT

A new podcast presented by the Kauffman Foundation, and hosted by renowned blogger and financial commentator Paul Kedrosky, aims to go beyond the surface and get to the heart of current issues. In each episode of the Infectious Talk podcast, found at www.infectioustalk.com, Kedrosky will have an in-depth conversation with prominent thinkers about growth, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Kauffman Foundation to Accept Proposals for Entrepreneurship Dissertation Fellowship Grants

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:18:37 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that the 2010-2011 Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program’s online Request for Proposals is available now through Sept. 15, 2010.

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.

Kauffman Foundation Leaders to Participate in White House Energy Innovation Conference

Thu, 06 May 2010 16:14:39 GMT

Tomorrow's White House Energy Innovation Conference is expected to be a breakthrough event for leaders in an industry wrought with regulatory challenges and disparate players who need to find ways to connect in order to meet the growing demand for innovations.

Leading Economics Bloggers See Improvement, According to Kauffman Foundation Survey

Wed, 05 May 2010 19:12:54 GMT

The U.S. economy's continued expansion gives leading economics bloggers a more balanced – if not exactly sunny – outlook than last quarter, according to a new Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation survey released today.

Foreign Affairs Essay Introduces 'Expeditionary Economics' for Post-Conflict and Post-Disaster Efforts

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:21:33 GMT

At a time when Afghanistan, Iraq and Haiti are struggling with economic reconstruction efforts, Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, proposes a new model for how the U.S. should prepare for and engage following foreign conflicts and natural disasters.

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.

Grant Awarded to Yale Law School to Establish Kauffman Program in Law, Economics and Entrepreneurship

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:36:45 GMT

Yale Law School has received a $735,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to support the creation of the Kauffman Program in Law, Economics and Entrepreneurship at Yale Law School.

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.

All-Star Lineup of Economists Look at the Global History of Entrepreneurial Innovation in Latest Book from the Kauffman Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:53 GMT

Princeton University Press and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation present the latest book in the Kauffman Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Invention of Enterpise: Entrepreneurship from Ancient Mesopotamia to Modern Times, edited by the esteemed economists David S. Landes, Joel Mokyr and William J. Baumol, gathers together, for the first time, leading economic historians to explore the entrepreneur's role in society from antiquity to the present.

Kauffman Foundation Economics Bloggers Forum to be Webcast Live

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:13:44 GMT

Taking their provocative online discussions face to face, leading U.S. economics bloggers are attending the second annual Economics Bloggers Forum at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation on Friday, March 19, 2010. A live Webcast of the forum will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT.

Two Postdoctural Entrepreneurs are Recognized for Excellence

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:15:59 GMT

Dr. Stephen W. Turner, chief technology officer of Pacific Biosciences, has been named the 2010 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Outstanding Postdoctoral Entrepreneur, and Dr. Antonio R. Webb, co-founder, senior scientist, and lead development engineer of VesselTek, has been named the 2010 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur.

High-Growth Firms Account for Disproportionate Share of Job Creation, According to Kauffman Foundation Study

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:06:19 GMT

According to a new study released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the current national conversation on economic recovery would be more productively focused on creating a favorable environment for entrepreneurship—and particularly high-growth entrepreneurship—because top-performing companies are the most fertile source of new jobs.

Kauffman Foundation Launches Online Energy Innovation Network to Help Scale New Energy Economy

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:51:45 GMT

With more than $80 billion already invested in U.S. clean energy development and another $150 billion being proposed, this emerging industry has been tagged as essential to jump-start the economy and create new jobs. Yet significant barriers plague this highly regulated, complex sector that prevent it from making the kind of progress that such high expectations demand.

Pediatric Medical Device Idea Campaign Now Online To Stimulate Early Stage Innovation

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:41:07 GMT

The medical device market for children has a higher demand than supply, so the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced an eight-week online "idea campaign" to encourage innovations and collaborations to meet the growing medical needs of children.

Scouts Honor Ewing Kauffman

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:17 GMT

The Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America is commemorating Scouting’s 100th Anniversary by establishing an award honoring Ewing Kauffman.

Kauffman Foundation Grant to Olin College Creates Award Program Highlighting Student Contributions to Solving Major World Problems

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:24:22 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has awarded a grant to Olin College of Engineering to fund an award program highlighting outstanding student contributions to solving the major challenges facing the world today.

Leading Economics Bloggers Share Bleak Outlook, According to Kauffman Foundation Survey

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:58:26 GMT

Despite promising economic growth numbers in the last quarter of 2009, economics bloggers have a grim outlook, according to a new Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation survey released today.

Kauffman Offers Facts and Figures on Job Creation

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:37:18 GMT

In light of President Obama's State of the Union pledge to make the creation of a million jobs his priority in the year to come, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has compiled a list of facts about entrepreneurship—the primary engine of job creation in the United States.

Kauffman Foundation Partners with Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative to Offer Online Program to Identify the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:13:13 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has teamed up with The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI) to offer "Mindset: Tapping Your Entrepreneurial IQ," a self-paced online learning program that enables aspiring entrepreneurs to learn from the firsthand knowledge and experience of successful real-world entrepreneurs.

From a Trickle to a Tidal Wave: New Kauffman Paper Outlines Potential Solution for Filling Drug Pipeline and Protecting U.S. Global Dominance in Biomedical Products

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:46:49 GMT

A new Kauffman Foundation paper released today claims the United States could speed the flow of new therapeutic drugs into thirsty industry pipelines by creating a new model for drug discovery and development.

State of Entrepreneurship Address: Entrepreneurs Expect to Limit Hiring in 2010, According to New Kauffman Foundation Poll

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:36:07 GMT

On the heels of last month's alarming unemployment numbers and citing sobering new data that show a majority of American entrepreneurs do not expect to create jobs in 2010, Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, today delivered "The State of Entrepreneurship" address, calling on policymakers to make this cornerstone of American capitalism a priority.

Number of New Companies Created Annually Remains Remarkably Constant Across Time, According to Kauffman Foundation Study

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:24:11 GMT

According to a new study released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, however, new-business creation in the United States is remarkably constant over time. Exploring Firm Formation: Why Is the Number of New Firms Constant? reveals that none of the factors that might bear on prospective entrepreneurs' decisions to form new companies—recessions, expansions, tax changes, population growth, scarce or abundant capital, technological advances or others—has much impact on the pace of U.S. startups.

Department of Energy Announces Inaugural ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:26:00 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today the inaugural "ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit" to take place March 1-3, 2010 at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in Washington, DC.

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 Experts' Solution for University Technology Licensing Reform Named to List of 'Ten Breakthrough Ideas for 2010' by Harvard Business Review

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:33:54 GMT

Creating an open, competitive licensing system for university innovators is one of Harvard Business Review's "Ten Breakthrough Ideas for 2010" and the brainchild of researchers at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The free agency solution is one of the 10 ideas that HBR says "will make the world better."

Kauffman's Hottest Research Topics in 2009: Entrepreneurship, Jobs and Recovery Top the List

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:14:20 GMT

The most popular studies emanating from the nation's largest funder of entrepreneurial research are largely related to the top story of the year: the economy. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has compiled its most in-demand research for 2009—research that was mentioned in news stories generating more than 5 billion media impressions.

Entrepreneur Expert Carl Schramm to Attend Obama Jobs Summit

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:24:32 GMT

Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has been invited by President Barack Obama to participate in the White House forum on jobs and economic growth on Thursday, December 3.

President Obama Proclaims Support for Entrepreneurship Week

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:12 GMT

As Global Entrepreneurship Week comes to a close in the US and 88 countries around the world, U.S. President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation supporting those efforts

Canadian Student and Music Megabusiness Owner Crowned Champion 2009 Global Student Entrepreneur

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:52:07 GMT

Simon Fraser University student Milun Tesovic, founder of MetroLyrics.com, has been named champion of the 2009 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards and the recipient of $150,000 in cash and donated services that will help support his company and development as an entrepreneur.

OECD Report on Entrepreneurship Reveals Clear Glimpses of Economic Impact on 2009 Firm Starts and Exits

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:09:21 GMT

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) today unveiled the first indications of how the economic slump has impacted entrepreneurship in the United States and 11 other countries in 2008 and most of 2009. The report, Timely Entrepreneurship Indicators, shows that firm formation declined and exits increased, which economists say could have significant implications for job creation.

College Freshmen Show Increasing Interest in Entrepreneurship

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:55:15 GMT

Interest in entrepreneurship among first-year college students has risen over time, a recent study reveals. Trends in Business Interest Among U.S. College Students, which is being released today, bases its findings on data available through the Cooperative Institutional Research Program, which for 40 years has conducted the CIRP Freshman Survey, the most ubiquitous survey of college freshmen in the United States.

Princeton University Press and Kauffman Foundation Launch Book Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:23:39 GMT

Princeton University Press today announced a publishing partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the world's largest foundation devoted to entrepreneurship, to launch the Kauffman Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Finals to Be Streamed Live From the Kauffman Foundation

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:13:15 GMT

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), will be streaming its ground-breaking business competition live online this Thursday, Nov. 19, as 30 undergraduate student entrepreneurs compete for $150,000 in cash and prizes.

Experience, Management and Luck are Keys to Entrepreneurial Success, Say Company Founders

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:10 GMT

In the years immediately following the 1990-1991 and 2001 recessions, net job creation came from small, entrepreneurial companies, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. While fostering new business creation could again help the United States move more swiftly toward ending the current recession, little has been known about the factors that cultivate and support entrepreneurialism.

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Announce Top Students Slated to Compete at 2009 Global Finals

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:09:08 GMT

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), the premier competition for undergraduate students running a business while still in school, today announced the top student entrepreneurs from around the world who are scheduled to compete at the 2009 GSEA Global Finals at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The students represent 18 countries and some of today’s brightest, most innovative and forward-thinking individuals, laying the foundation for economic turnaround across the globe.

Intel's Andy Grove and Safeway's Steve Burd Headline Global Technology Leaders Conference on Cost-effective Health Care

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:14 GMT

Can technological innovation rein in our nation's escalating health care costs? On Wednesday, Nov. 18, luminaries including Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel, and Steve Burd, CEO of Safeway, will take up this question at the second annual A. Richard Newton Global Technology Leaders Conference, titled Translating Technology into Cost-Effective Health Care.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 Exceeds 1,000 U.S. Partners Across All 50 States

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:39 GMT

More than 1,000 partners – including top universities, non-profit organizations, successful entrepreneurs, government agencies and corporate sponsors – have currently signed up to support and initiate activities for Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA 2009, Nov. 16 - 22.

Kauffman Foundation Analysis Emphasizes Importance of Young Businesses to Job Creation in the U.S.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:07:17 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today released a study showing that newly created and young companies are the primary drivers of job creation in the United States. Though perhaps showing some improvement, the Bureau of Labor Statistics update on U.S. employment due out Nov. 6 will likely still show a dismal picture for American workers. Kauffman's analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data showing that companies less than five years old created nearly two-thirds of net new jobs in 2007 could not be timelier.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Issues Statement of Support for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:44:33 GMT

Quoting President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address, Secretary Clinton reconfirmed the administration's commitment to boosting entrepreneurship both in the United States and in other countries, where talent is widespread, but opportunity often is not. Secretary Clinton also praised the Kauffman Foundation, a co-founder of the Week, for its efforts to foster growth and opportunity during a difficult economic time.

Nicholas M. Donofrio Joins Kauffman Foundation as Senior Fellow

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:40:40 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced that Nicholas M. Donofrio has joined the Foundation as a senior fellow. Donofrio will use his vast experience as an innovator and entrepreneur in technology and science to explore programming opportunities for the Foundation's new initiative, Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation, which is aimed at creating high-growth companies.

Fortune Small Business and the Kauffman Foundation Announce the 50 Best Places to Launch a Business

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:59:03 GMT

FORTUNE Small Business magazine and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today the 2009 list of the 50 best places in the United States to launch a business.

Kauffman Entrepreneur Postdoctoral Fellows' Inaugural Class Embarks on Intensive Training Program

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:47:08 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today welcomed its inaugural class of Entrepreneur Postdoctoral Fellows for its fall program workshop, the first in a series of workshops planned over the next year. As part of the new Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation initiative, the Fellows program will tap the entrepreneurial potential of 13 brilliant postdoctoral researchers.

Documentary of Inspiring Teen Entrepreneurs to Receive Worldwide Screenings During Global Entrepreneurship Week

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:19:34 GMT

A new documentary from award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio titled "Ten9Eight: Shoot for the Moon" will receive screenings around the world as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16 – 22, 2009.

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Join Global Entrepreneurship Week

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:00:17 GMT

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), the premier competition for undergraduate students running a business while still in school, announced today that it will hold its Global Finals during Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international celebration created for the same purpose – to inspire youth to pursue entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities

Kauffman Foundation Grant to Grow and Expand University of Miami's Breakthrough Entrepreneurship Career Model

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:43:11 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that it has awarded a grant to the University of Miami to help sustain and grow The Launch Pad, a unique career center program that helps students explore and launch new firms while they are still in school, before they have other commitments such as mortgages and full-time jobs.

The First-Ever Global Cleantech Open Joins Global Entrepreneurship Week

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:25:13 GMT

With three successful annual business competitions under its belt, and the 2009 program well underway, the Cleantech Open is now setting its sights on the global stage by launching the Global Cleantech Ideas Competition.

Entrepreneurs’ Movement featured in Huffington Post op-ed

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:33:24 GMT

Calling it "a cause for our economy," Kauffman Foundation President and CEO Carl Schramm posted an opinion piece on the Huffington Post weblog about the newly launched Entrepreneurs' Movement.

Kauffman Foundation Spearheads First-Ever Entrepreneurs' Movement

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:54:51 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today officially launched "Build a Stronger America," a movement to unite entrepreneurs and help give them a stronger voice in the public discussion about the country's economic future.

Entrepreneurs' Gloom Contradicts Wall Street Optimism

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:42:13 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced the results of a new survey of American entrepreneurs showing that entrepreneurs and small businesses continue to struggle despite increasing optimism on Wall Street.

Kauffman Foundation Roundtable at Yale Law School Explores Future of Online Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:38:03 GMT

As online video attracts an increasing share of attention in the entertainment and news industries—and in modern culture—it also faces key innovation, legal, and profitability challenges.

Kansas City Pays Tribute to Baseball Royalty

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:45:25 GMT

A statue depicting Ewing and Muriel Kauffman, who brought major league baseball back to Kansas City in 1968, has been added beyond the left field stands at Kauffman Stadium. The sculpture by Harry Weber shows the couple standing side-by-side, each with an arm aloft acknowledging the cheering crowd.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 Celebrates the Vital Role Entrepreneurs Play in Innovation, Job Creation and Economic Recovery

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:20:43 GMT

This November, young people around the globe will get together to change the world. That’s when hundreds of organizations worldwide will be holding events to inspire, connect, mentor and engage young people and encourage them to pursue entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities. Global Entrepreneurship Week, the worldwide celebration of creativity and innovation, will be held Nov. 16 – 22, 2009.

Reliance on Credit Card Debt Affects Startups' Survival Chances

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:08:29 GMT

Credit card debt reduces the likelihood that a new business will survive its first three years of operation, according to findings from a new study released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

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.

Kauffman Foundation and Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Fund Fellowship for Innovation in Pediatric Devices

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:58:11 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today that it is partnering with the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health in awarding a grant to create a Pediatric Medical Device Innovation fellowship team at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The team is comprised of two fellows, an engineer and a surgical resident, who will explore innovative ways to bring pediatric medical devices to market.

Nominations Open for Award Recognizing Scientific Entrepreneurs

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:38:06 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) announced today that nominations have opened for the inaugural Kauffman Foundation Outstanding Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Award, which recognizes and celebrates a scientific researcher who has successfully commercialized his or her discoveries through entrepreneurship.

Typical Company Founders Are Married with Children and Well-Educated; Strive to Rise Above their Lower-, Middle-Class Heritage

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:51:23 GMT

Although entrepreneurs provide the majority of jobs in the United States, little is known about what makes them tick. Anatomy of an Entrepreneur, a newly released study from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, fills in some gaps by providing insights into high-growth founders' motivations and their socio-economic, educational and familial backgrounds.

Women Launch High-Tech Firms with Less Financial Capital than Men

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:49:30 GMT

Women entrepreneurs launch high-technology firms with less financial capital than men, and continue to follow a different financial strategy over time.

Niall Ferguson’s 'The Ascent of Money,' Sponsored by Kauffman Foundation, to Air on PBS Beginning July 8

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:41:08 GMT

As the world continues to struggle to find its footing amid constricted credit, bank bailouts and rising unemployment, a Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation-funded PBS series will help viewers see the economy in a new light.

White House Expresses Support for Kauffman-New Economy Initiative to Revitalize Detroit

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:55:54 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today launched a groundbreaking economic revitalization initiative with a free, daylong training program to assist former auto workers and advance entrepreneurship in Detroit. "FastTrac to the Future" is the first step of a $9.5 million program funded by the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan (NEI) to reenergize and revitalize Detroit’s crippled economy.

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?"

Kauffman Foundation Presents a Conversation about the Future of Global Equities Markets

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:05:39 GMT

Learn how a turbulent financial market combined with accelerating technologies will affect tomorrow's equity markets in a videotaped conversation just released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation that features three of the nation’s leading market experts.

Kauffman Foundation Expert Discusses President Obama's Federal Reserve Plan via FinReg21.com Webinar

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:34:36 GMT

FinReg21.com, a newly launched online resource of commentary and news on financial regulatory reform, hosted a live webinar on June 18, 2009 featuring Dr. Robert E. Litan and othe experts expressing their reactions to President Obama's recently released white paper on remaking the powers of the Federal Reserve.

Michigan Offers Statewide Effort to Cultivate Entrepreneurship and New Jobs Amid Recession

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:06:06 GMT

In response to record unemployment rates in Michigan, the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is making FastTrac® entrepreneurship training available for those interested in starting a new business or retooling an existing business that is struggling in the current economy.

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.

Kauffman Foundation Study Finds More than Half of Fortune 500 Companies Were Founded in Recession or Bear Market

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:40:37 GMT

According to a new study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, challenging economic times can serve as the rebirth of entrepreneurial capitalism, leading to the creation of much-needed new jobs.

U.S. Venture Capital Industry Must Shrink to be an Economic Force, Kauffman Foundation Study Finds

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:28:27 GMT

Contrary to popular belief, the venture capital industry is not a necessary condition in driving high-growth entrepreneurship, according to Right-Sizing the U.S. Venture Capital Industry, a new study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. While venture capital will continue to be crucial to some forms of high-growth companies, the report concludes that the sector’s size must be reduced to be viable. The venture industry has seen stagnating and declining returns coupled with rapid expansion in venture capital assets under management in recent years.

Kauffman Foundation Announces Junior Faculty Fellowships

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:56:38 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today the recipients of the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowships in Entrepreneurship Research. Five fellowships in the amount of $50,000 each were awarded to tenured or tenure-track junior faculty members whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to the body of literature in entrepreneurship.

New Economy Initiative Announces $9.25 Million Investment to Assist Automotive Suppliers and Advance Entrepreneurship

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:14:41 GMT

New Economy Initiative (NEI) announced today an aggressive three-year economic recovery program that will help minority automotive suppliers transition to new industries and rapidly grow entrepreneurship in the region. NEI has partnered with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to provide entrepreneurship counsel and proven programs to help spur entrepreneurial activity. In addition to the NEI’s direct cash investment of $9.25 million, the Kauffman Foundation will bring programming development, staffing, materials and expertise to the initiative.

Entrepreneurship Remains Strong in 2008 with Increasing Business Startups, According to Kauffman Foundation

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:06:00 GMT

New business formation increased in 2008 but, in what may be a potential harbinger of the current economic recession, U.S. entrepreneurship rates increased for the lowest-income-potential and middle-income-potential types of businesses from 2007 to 2008; it decreased for the highest-income-potential types of businesses. This is one of the shifts in firm formation trends found in the annual Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, a leading indicator of new business activity that provides the earliest documentation of new business development across the United States.

Five U.S. Scholars Selected for First-Ever Kauffman-Singapore Entrepreneurship Program

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:30:02 GMT

Five of America's best and brightest students in science, technology and engineering will participate in a five-month program in Singapore to learn about the Asian market and create successful global businesses based on their innovative ideas.

Kauffman Foundation Launches Entrepreneurship Resource Center on RealClearPolitics and RealClearMarkets

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:38:33 GMT

To make its research, news and programs accessible to more entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers and news media, the Kauffman Foundation launched the Entrepreneurship Resource Center on the RealClearPolitics and RealClearMarkets Web sites.

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.

Young Businesses that Survive Grow Faster than Older Businesses, According to Kauffman Foundation-Funded U.S. Census Bureau Data

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:38:45 GMT

Business startups that survive grow faster than more-established companies, according to newly released Business Dynamics Statistics—U.S. Census Bureau data funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. However, because entrepreneurial ventures also have higher mortality rates than older companies, they also have higher rates of job loss reflecting an "up or out" pattern.

Translational Medicine Alliance Forum 2009: Seeding Collaborations that Foster Commercialization

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:31:18 GMT

The second annual Translational Medicine Alliance Forum is drawing interest from a diverse mix of organizations and leaders interested in moving medical discoveries from the lab to the market.Founded by the Kauffman Innovation Network and the Translational Medicine Alliance, the Forum will take place May 13-15, 2009, in Philadelphia, Pa, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

National Science Foundation Letter Describes Shared Interests

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:27:26 GMT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) released a letter describing the shared interests of the NSF, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and the Kauffman Foundation on the development of a data infrastructure for the study of innovation. The "Dear Colleague" letter describes the Kauffman Foundation's work in funding research and data on entrepreneurship and innovation, and the Foundation's efforts to improve research and policy that lead to growing economies and expanding human welfare.

New Award Will Recognize Entrepreneurship Excellence Among Leading Postdoctoral Researchers

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:58:15 GMT

Postdoctoral scholars who take the entrepreneurial steps to get their research to market bring enormous potential benefits to society and the economy. To recognize and encourage postdoc entrepreneurial excellence, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) have launched the Kauffman Foundation Outstanding Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Award.

Mayor Bloomberg and Kauffman Foundation Welcome First Participants of FastTrac Program Supporting New York City’s Future Entrepreneurs

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:44:06 GMT

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert C. Lieber and Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Robert W. Walsh today welcomed some of New York City's future entrepreneurs enrolled in the first FastTrac NewVenture program being offered by the City of New York. The business training program will help emerging entrepreneurs, including those displaced from the financial services sector, start new businesses and help existing entrepreneurial business owners run their businesses.

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.

Kauffman Foundation Study Presents Insights into Why U.S. is Losing Growing Number of Immigrants Who Spur Innovation and Economic Growth

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:17:30 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released a study today that indicates placing limits on foreign workers in the U.S. is not the answer to the country's rising unemployment rate and may undermine efforts to spur technological innovation.

Black-owned Startup Firms Constrained in Access to Capital in Early Years of Operation

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:16:21 GMT

While previous research shows that nearly three-quarters of all new U.S. firms inject capital in their second or third year of existence, detailed information from a recently-released Kauffman Firm Survey (KFS) is the first to outline dramatic differences in the capital injections of black-owned firms compared to white-owned firms in the early, formative years after the business begins.

Kauffman Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Will Connect Research, Innovations to Entrepreneurship

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:27:55 GMT

Twelve top-tier postdoctoral researchers will have the opportunity to turn their research and ideas into an entrepreneurial venture. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is now accepting applications for its new Entrepreneur Postdoctoral Fellowship program, which will train researchers with a penchant for entrepreneurship to commercialize their innovations into startup businesses.

Kauffman Foundation Launches New National Entrepreneurship Training Program to Kick Start Job Creation in the Face of Growing Layoffs

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:11:33 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has announced a $1 million initiative to offer the FastTrac LaunchPad entrepreneurial training programs in communities across the nation that have been hit hard by layoffs and the recession. The Kauffman Foundation is partnering with the Deluxe Corporation Foundation, which has provided $500,000 in funding, to bring this new national initiative to communities across the nation.

Kauffman Foundation Study Finds MIT Alumni Companies Generate Billions for Regional Economies

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:57:50 GMT

A Kauffman Foundation study released today demonstrates the critical role universities play not only in fostering innovation and entrepreneurial growth, but in stimulating the much-needed recovery in regional and global economies.

Kauffman Research Roundup Points to Critical Role Entrepreneurs Play in the Economy

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:01:39 GMT

With the economy leading the news 24/7, the nation’s leading source for economic research, the Kauffman Foundation, has compiled the most compelling statistics from its data treasure chest to feed a growing appetite for economic news. The data point to the critical role entrepreneurs play in the economy.

Kauffman Foundation-Funded U.S. Census Bureau Data Show Share of Employment by Young Firms Varies Widely by State

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:09:53 GMT

The average share of employment accounted for by firms less than three years old varies widely by state, according to analysis of newly released U.S. Census Bureau data. The Business Dynamic Statistics (BDS), funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, found that young firms account for as much as 12 percent of employment in Southwestern and Western states. In states with a lower-ranking of the share of young firms, primarily those in the East and Midwest regions, only about 6 percent of employment is accounted for by young firms.

Women-owned Entrepreneurial Startups Underperform Men-owned Firms

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:05:46 GMT

While the country's 6.5 million privately held, women-owned firms generated an estimated $940 billion in sales and employed 7.1 million people in 2002, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a Kauffman Foundation research report released today indicates that women-owned firms have relatively underperformed men-owned firms in a number of measures.

Kauffman Foundation-Funded U.S. Census Bureau Data Highlight Importance of Business Startups to Job Creation in the U.S.

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:06:02 GMT

In the midst of record unemployment, a new Kauffman Foundation-funded U.S. Census Bureau study reports that startup companies are a major contributor to job creation. The Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) also indicate that while business startups decline slightly in most of the cyclical downturns, startups remain robust even in the most severe recession over the sample period (in the early 1980s).

Kauffman Foundation Launches Entrepreneur Fellows Program to Increase Number of High-Growth Startup Founders

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:18:50 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today a new fellowship program that will increase the number of experienced founders for startup companies and help the Foundation better understand the dynamics of firm formation, or what the Foundation calls the "science of startups."

Kauffman Foundation Invests $10 Million to Cultivate Innovation-Friendly Law, Policy and Legal Scholarship

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:15:12 GMT

The Kauffman Foundation has launched a $10 million, five-year program to support research by leading legal and economic scholars on how best to shape the U.S. legal system so that it promotes innovation and growth. The program builds on several decades of "law and economics" scholarship.

Kauffman Foundation Study Shows that Companies Founded During Recessionary Times Have a Higher Likelihood of Becoming Economically Important

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:09:50 GMT

In a study released today titled "Entrepreneurs and Recessions: Do Downturns Matter?," Kauffman Foundation Senior Fellow Paul S. Kedrosky presents findings from collecting and analyzing data to find out how economic conditions impact startup success.

‘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.

First-ever Global Entrepreneurship Week Launches

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:13:48 GMT

Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world’s first-ever celebration of enterprising spirit, arrives as an international, open-source answer to the current economic downturn.

Kauffman Foundation Announces $1 Million Grant to Kansas City Public Library to Support Black Archives of Mid-America

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:31:35 GMT

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will award a $1 million Legacy Fund grant to the Kansas City Public Library that will be used to support completion of the build-out and renovation of the new home of the Black Archives of Mid-America in the historic jazz district at 18th & Vine.

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.

Directors of Economic Policy for Obama and McCain Discuss the Candidates' Approach to the Entrepreneurial Economy, Friday September 19

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:05:02 GMT

A live webcast of "The Next President and the Entrepreneurial Economy," a panel discussion featuring Jason Furman, the Director of Economy Policy for Barack Obama, and Doug Holtz-Eakin, Director of Economic Policy for John McCain, will take place Friday, September 19 from 4:45 to 6:00 pm EST.

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.

International Think Tank Message: High-Growth Small and Medium-Sized Firms and Innovation Fuel Entrepreneurial Engine

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:04:15 GMT

After a three-day international workshop on innovation and the global impact of high-growth small and medium-sized firms (SMEs), an economic development organization representing 30 nations including the United States issued an official message calling SMEs and innovation the fuel of the entrepreneurial engine.

Business 'Churning' Good for Nation's Economic Growth and Productivity, According to Kauffman Foundation Report

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:49:29 GMT

According to Turmoil and Growth: Young Businesses, Economic Churning and Productivity Gains, new and growing businesses create millions of jobs each year. At the same time, exiting and declining businesses destroy millions of jobs. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Chicago, University of Maryland and the U.S. Bureau of Census, points out that the contribution of new businesses extends beyond initial entry, with surviving businesses having very rapid employment growth in their early years.

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Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:44:56 GMT

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New Kauffman Foundation Study Offers Insights Into the Earliest Years of a New Business

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:42:37 GMT

Understanding the characteristics of new business formation and sustainability can help lead to policies that encourage entrepreneurial businesses, which are a major driver of economic growth.

New Kauffman Foundation Paper Advances Regional Policies for Fostering Entrepreneurially Driven Economic Growth

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:35:51 GMT

Creating the next Silicon Valley, Research Triangle or any of the other successful entrepreneurial business clusters around the country calls for economic development policies aimed at fostering entrepreneurially driven growth. That is according to a new report issued today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, which advises local, state and regional policy officials to eliminate regulatory hurdles to forming new businesses, among other recommendations.

Institute for Pediatric Innovation, Newly Formed Nonprofit, Announces Consortium of Leading Children's Hospitals to Focus on Developing Products Optimized for Children's Healthcare

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:33:56 GMT

The Institute for Pediatric Innovation (IPI), Inc., a recently formed nonprofit focused on improving healthcare for children, today announced the formation of a Consortium of Pediatric Hospitals - a group of nationally recognized children's hospitals that will collaborate with the Institute in its mission.

Kauffman Foundation Survey Finds Youth Energetic About Entrepreneurship

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:38:11 GMT

A recently released Kauffman Foundation survey conducted by Harris Interactive® finds that four out of 10 young people ages 8 to 21 would like to start their own business in the future, and another 37 percent did not close the door to entrepreneurship, saying they were just unsure about it.

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.