Why are some metropolitan areas so much more entrepreneurial than others?  Silicon Valley seems almost magically entrepreneurial with a new startup on every street corner, but in declining Rust Belt cities such start-ups are far and few between. 

So you’ve got the introduction to that VC you don’t know, made that awesome presentation, and now you have to choose who to take funding from.

Believe it or not, it's March already and there are over 30 different entrepreneur networking events and office hours this week. This week marks the kickoff of Mass Mobile Month, a celebration of the mobile industry with tons of events this month. You can learn more about the month at the site MassMobileMonth.com.  Check out the show and notes below to find out all about them and all the other great happenings in the community this week.

Are you living life on Shuffle, waiting for something good to happen to you, or are you making your own playlist? It’s a question most people think they know the answer to, until they actually take the time to analyze how they make their decisions. And when they find the truth, it’s often one that they don’t like hearing.

There are few stereotypes that fit entrepreneurs well.  Some are short, some are tall.  Some have Ivy League degrees, others never finished high school. Some have parents who are entrepreneurs, while others have no ties to startups in their family.  Despite all these differences, there is one thing that they all share: a high tolerance for uncertainty.

 ‘Never late for an appointment Salmon Chase had no patience for the sin of tardiness which stole precious minutes from the life of the man left waiting.’ - Said of Salmon Chase (6th Chief Justice of the United States and Treasury Secretary under Lincoln) in 

So you have a company that’s generating revenue and you get a knock on your door; it’s a Venture Capitalist.  They are interested in making an investment into your company but you have to answer the tough questions to make them feel comfortable. The following are a few items that you must be able to address in your first conversation that can help you secure funding: 

It's the last week in February and there are over 40 different events this week. The highlights of the week are definitely the big state events celebrating entrepreneurship with the governor coming to the CIC and the State recognition of 4 local young entrepreneurs.  Check out the show and notes below to find out all about them and all the other great happenings in the community this week.

On Tuesday, Miguel Danielson told us about the importance of managing your IP surrounding Trademarks, Copyright and Patents.  In part II of his guide, he's covering Employee Agreements, Licensing issues and Trade Secrets. 

College is a time for growing up, trying new things and learning many of life’s lessons both inside and out of the classroom.  Your plate may already seem full with all your courses and extracurriculars, but it’s really the best time to start your first business.  There are quite a few distinct advantages to doing so, and so I’d like to highlight a few here.