Reader response: Systems need to change September 17, 2020 Respondents agreed with many of the options we provided for systems that need addressing, but in general were skeptical about this country’s ability to change.
Rebuild better: A message from the CEO August 27, 2020 As the nation suffers through more tragedies of racial injustice, we must focus on both short-term and long-term solutions; true equity and inclusion will only come from systems we rebuild better.
For entrepreneurs to thrive, policies must help level the playing field August 27, 2020 The latest Kauffman Conversation brings together experts from the field who say now is the moment to advocate on behalf of small businesses.
Embracing our Interdependence In a country born out of the notion of individualism, our greatest strength can actually be our interdependence. We can remain strong individuals while also building stronger systems, and a stronger nation. Make your inbox more interesting Sign up to receive stories and insights that underscore the essential role of education and entrepreneurship in growing […]
Entrepreneurs of a certain age, in this uncertain time August 5, 2020 At 50-ish and older, weathering hard times and calculating risk is tinged with the benefit of experience when it comes to the opportunity of startup life.
Fewer New Businesses Have Become Employers July 31, 2020 From 2005 to 2019, new business applications have increased while new employer businesses have decreased. Find out how this discrepancy between intent to hire and actualization has played out over recent years.
I’m a young, Black Kansas Citian planning to move – KC, why should I stay? July 30, 2020 Our hometown needs to invest in, make space for, and give its Black community resources to lead or my young, diverse generation will take our talent, leadership, and drive to create equitable, anti-racist communities elsewhere.
Student Loans and Entrepreneurship: An Overview July 22, 2020 The relationship between student loan debt and entrepreneurship sits at the intersection of many questions related to labor markets, higher education, business dynamism, innovation, and capital markets. This brief considers these intersections.
For the economy to restart, everyone must have the opportunity to participate July 22, 2020 The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program only reinforced already jarring statistics. We need new, alternative funding models that are inclusive and equitable – we must rebuild better and Capital Access Lab is a start.
COVID-19 has revealed paths forward to address inequities in lending July 16, 2020 To give all entrepreneurs an equal shot, they will need equal access to capital.