Kauffman Knowledge Challenge The 2022 Knowledge Challenge RFP is intended to support activities that improve our understanding of entrepreneurship and generate practical, actionable, and rigorous evidence to inform decision making and change systems.
The real narrative around rural is vital to economic development September 2, 2022 Experts in the field of rural entrepreneurship discuss how data and community-led economic development supports a better understanding of rural America and what it needs to drive economic growth.
The State of Black Entrepreneurship: ‘We don’t get what we need, yet we still find a way forward.’ August 30, 2022 Three entrepreneurship leaders reflect on Black Business Month, providing insights into the state of Black business, persistent barriers, and reasons to hope – as well as ways communities and policymakers can strive for greater equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Steve LaNasa Steve LaNasa in an educator-in-residence in Education for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. He works on activities related to credentialing, stackable credits, and degree-bearing programs, specifically research, landscape analysis, and recommendations for possible collaborative activities and investments. LaNasa is currently a board member at the Metropolitan Community College Foundation in Kansas City. He served as […]
Sarah Barrett Sarah Barrett is a senior program officer – translational research on the Knowledge Creation and Research team in Entrepreneurship for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. She focuses on connecting research with practice and ensuring it is relevant and actionable. Her work includes identifying opportunities to support our translational research infrastructure, including generating research content, grantmaking, […]
Seeding Inclusive and Equitable Recovery In a fast-paced, and increasingly unpredictable world, how we think about recovery and who it might benefit are key to supporting resilient, inclusive economies. What can the recent rounds of federal funding teach us about the complex issues related to the design and delivery of equitable and inclusive economic recovery programs? Watch the full forum below.
The best ways to leverage capitalism to accelerate and build wealth for all people August 15, 2022 Living Cities’ Demetric Duckett discusses the Catalyst Fund III and how he believes the system of capital decision making must change how capital flows in our economy.
‘We understand the strength of our community.’ August 9, 2022 John Williams of the Native American Community Development Institute, a Kauffman grantee, discusses how they are strengthening the economic development ecosystem in the Twin Cities with and for the urban Indian community living there.
Olatunji Ajani Olatunji Ajani is a program officer – heartland strategy in Entrepreneurship for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. He manages a broad grant portfolio to foster inclusive prosperity through entrepreneurship in the Heartland, building and maintaining community outreach efforts and relationships relevant to our work. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Ajani worked with the Aspen Network of Development […]
‘Kauffman Scholars is always going to be a part of me.’ July 18, 2022 These Uncommon Conversations explore the personal experiences of recent Kauffman Scholars program graduates as they reflect on the continued impact and legacy of the program.