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Loic Engulu, ’13 Business Administration, calls the E-Lab program, a business course that allows students to interns at startups, “the golden key that opened every door — in fact, it blasted them open.” He’s participated as both a student and an employer, hosting E-Lab interns at various startups and hiring seven of them. “SJSU students, particularly E-Lab interns, are exceptional,” he says. “I've observed an extremely high level of grit, ambition and drive to deliver results in E-Lab interns.” Read the latest issue of #SJSUWSQ to learn more about these exceptional Spartans. https://go.sjsu.edu/elab #SJSU

📚 In 1999, we were one of the first startups in Italy to exploit the law that still nowadays regulates university spin-offs. The academic world at the end of the 90s was very different from now. Every thesis we supported, every internship we hosted and every scholarship we sponsored has been like a seed sown to make this network grow bigger and stronger worldwide. 🌍 Today, #ESTECO stands as one of the most active centers of the international engineering optimization community. Curious to learn more about the impact we've made along the way? Discover how we've transformed from a startup to a global leader 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2FXSqE5

Are you a founder, entrepreneur, or startup enthusiast? Do you have a brilliant Idea, but no time or no resources to build it? Look no further and get your MVP built here, with help of our talented interns that are hired at Hirademy Technologies. #hiring #product #development #projects #engineering #softwareengineering

This article from TechCrunch highlights an innovation model that encourages entrepenuership. My takeaways for Sarasota County: -focus on high performing public schools and magnet school capacity in an innovation economy to create next generation of talent -ecosystem building to your assets; in Boulder it was AI -internships and mentorships; career pathways that bring talent back home -access to capital and VC connectivity -aligning with a regional tech strategy that plays on a larger hub, ie Boulder to Denver, Sarasota to Tampa/St Pete Good for the 2 young men on capitalizing on an opportunity, and for the support from the local ecosystem to build them up.

Who've made plans for 2025? Strategy Meets Uncertainty This year, I’m navigating a web of possibilities: Applied for Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM), Entrepreneurial Exchange program at National University of Singapore, Israel’s New Kibbutz Program of German-Israeli Chamber of Industry & Commerce - AHK Israel - an internship within a high tech startup (if travel warnings ease). If I neither get into → Explore Stockholm & Helsinki, dive into their startup ecosystems, and experience the Sauna culture. Do a startup internship and continue courses at Technical University of Munich. How do you plan your next steps when so much depends on “what if”? What’s your approach when Plan A, B, or C isn’t guaranteed? Share your thoughts below!

Are you a startup? Have you got enough interns on board? If not, listen up! Good interns are hard workers. Ask for proof? Many of them worked from 7 am to 7 pm everyday for IIT-JEE rat race. Pretty sure they can do 4 hours of work for you. Interns are the delightful mix of clumsiness and creativity that your team really needs. They might break a rule or two (or ten), but they can bring energy that almost matches that of a Founder. Anyhow, have you got some funny intern story too? #InternLife #OfficeHumor #InnovationInChaos

📣Are you an innovative start-up or SME ready to transform your business with Europe’s brightest academic talents? 🤝🏼#InnoNext Open Call for Companies is your chance to build partnerships that drive real innovation InnoNext is a new #EUeic initiative designed to boost collaboration between Europe’s top academic talents and innovative startups and SMEs with fully funded #internships valued at up to 30,000 💶 Why join InnoNext? ❗️Gain specialised expertise to tackle technical challenges ❗️Collaborate with top-tier researchers and innovators ❗️Scale your business with no additional financial burden—internships are fully funded 💡Whether you're solving a complex problem, refining a product, or expanding your vision, InnoNext connects you with the talent to make it happen! 👉🏼Discover more and check your eligibility: https://lnkd.in/eMz4RRjc

We have officially kicked off our Future Founders Program at StartHub Africa in conjunction with Makerere University and Makerere University College of Computing & Information Science (MAK Cocis). This program tackles a critical challenge: building a strong pipeline of startups that get to start from universities and sustainably grow. What sets this program apart? - Deep-Dive Internship: Participants will receive intensive support during their internships, refining ideas in areas like Founder-Market Fit, Problem Validation, MVP Development, Business Model Testing, and Team Building etc. - Learn-by-Doing Approach: Emphasizes practical, iterative problem-solving through problem-based and experiential learning. - Mentorship: Our Venture Associates who have been in trenches with startups and founders from our portfolio will be providing guidance, and what better way to learn than from experience. Addressing Concerns: You might wonder, "What about students' experience?" We understand students may lack domain expertise, business management skills, or the "perfect" team. However, there is always a starting point. As long as participants: - Focus on solving real problems with unwavering passion and determination. - Engage with customers and stakeholders for continuous feedback. - Validate their problem and solution through constant iteration. - Connect with the entrepreneurial ecosystem for support and collaboration. We'll provide targeted support to help them navigate this journey. Inspiration for Future Founders: This program is similar to our highly successful Startup 101 program at StartHub Tanzania, which has fostered a number of student-led tech startups with validated ideas. The Future Founders Program aims to replicate this success and create a sustainable pipeline of university-born ventures in Uganda and beyond. Looking Ahead: We're eager to see what problems our participants build! Stay tuned as I share learnings and updates on the program's progress. #FutureFounders #MakerereUniversity #Startups

Should I work for an established company, join a startup, or start my own business? 🤔 This is a question not just from National University of Singapore students but one that many of us face today. Earlier this week, SMARTR.CO had the pleasure of hosting 36 students and faculty from the National University of Singapore (NUS), ranked #1 in Asia by the latest QS World University Rankings. The students came from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, each with immense potential to become future leaders. I enjoyed sharing my journey—from working in the corporate world to launching my first business straight out of college, and finally founding SmartR after 15 years in the professional space. For those considering entrepreneurship, here are three key lessons from my own founder journey: 1️⃣ Know what’s expected of you – Understanding your role and the challenges ahead is critical. 2️⃣ Pivot or Persevere – Success often hinges on knowing when to stay the course or adapt. 3️⃣ People are our greatest asset – More than technology, innovation, or strategy, it's the people that drive success. Becoming a founder in HR tech has been the most challenging yet rewarding experience of my life. I hope my insights help guide students as they prepare for their future careers. After the visit, one student remarked, "I’m considering working for a startup now." 👊 I’d like to think that means I’ve made a meaningful contribution to the startup community 💪