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03.23.16
3 Ways to Fund Your Venture
By: Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center It’s no secret that starting a business takes money. Even the most straightforward business plan requires some cash, or capital—one of the four pillars of entrepreneurial success. There are, however, ways to start a business with limited resources. Here are three strategies: Reduce your […]
Read More03.16.16
Tap Into Your Network to Grow as an Entrepreneur
By: Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center Last week I honed in on the importance of talent as a pillar of entrepreneurship. This time, the focus is on connectivity, especially how networking and community-building can come into play. The one truth people seldom acknowledge is that entrepreneurship and personal/professional growth can […]
Read More03.11.16
Entrepreneurs are Entrepreneurs
By: Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center Special Global Edition—As I conclude my trip in China with my colleague and the Steel Dynamics Distinguished Professor Dr. Max Yen of IPFW and CEO of our Global Alliance on Tech Transfer and Entrepreneurship (GAT2E), I wanted to comment on the two dynamic, smart […]
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A Case for Cultivating Entrepreneurship From a Young Age
By: Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center As I previously blogged, I have concluded there are four pillars for entrepreneurial success, and periodically, I am sharing my thoughts in each of these four areas: capital, talent, placemaking and connectivity. Today, I want to focus on the importance of talent. The worlds […]
Read More03.01.16
Start-up Success: It’s All in the Execution
By: Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center You can plan all you want, but if you don’t follow-through then it’s meaningless. Many entrepreneurs suffer from this ailment: They have a great idea but fail in execution. Success means having the right people and offering exceptional customer value. Companies that know how […]
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