Kauffman Foundation News (1/27/12): Kauffman Foundation - Ideas at Work
Ideas and Insights
This edition of Ideas at Work features a recent column for Inc., written by Kauffman Foundation Senior Fellow Ted Zoller. The piece tells the story of a Danish entrepreneur, whose vision for an easier commute took 13 years to realize.
Meet the Real Mother of Invention: Persistence
An Essay for Inc.
By Ted Zollar
Senior Fellow, Kauffman Foundation
Like any sane human being, Jonas Eliasson hated commuting. Like any good entrepreneur, he obsessed over a solution, and eventually found it.
Here was the problem: To reach his architect’s office in Stockholm, Elisasson had a tedious walk to the commuter train and an even longer walk to his office once in the city center. All that time cut into his time with his family and the time he wanted to spend exercising. Biking would combine the commute and exercise, but a bike wasn’t welcome on the train. He tried in-line skates, but they were impractical in a busy urban center. He needed to come up with something different.
Read the Essay…>> http://www.inc.com/ted-zollar/meet-the-real-mother-of-invention-persistence.html
More news from the Foundation:
Jeannine Strandjord Joins Kauffman Board of Trustees
Jeannine Strandjord has joined the Kauffman Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Strandjord retired from the Sprint Corporation in 2005, where she served as senior vice president and chief integration officer. A local business and civic leader, Strandjord serves on a wide range of corporate and nonprofit boards.
Learn More…>> http://www.kauffman.org/newsroom/jeannine-strandjord-elected-to-kauffman-foundation-board-of-trustees.aspx?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Opticast&utm_campaign=Ideas_At_Work_1_2012
Kauffman School Opens Enrollment
The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is currently enrolling students who will be in fifth grade for the 2012-2013 school year. The charter school, which is devoted to offering a rigorous college preparatory education, is free and open to any student living within the boundaries of the Kansas City, Missouri School District. Enrollment forms should be submitted online by March 2.
Learn More…>> http://www.kauffman.org/newsroom/kauffman-school-now-enrolling-fifth-grade-students.aspx?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Opticast&utm_campaign=Ideas_At_Work_1_2012
City of Entrepreneurs
Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sly James and Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Joe Reardon have released an animated video to emphasize the importance of entrepreneurship to a city’s identity and growth. “City of Entrepreneurs” is the latest in a series of Kauffman Sketchbook pieces.
Watch the Video…>> http://www.kauffman.org/sketchbook.aspx?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Opticast&utm_campaign=Ideas_At_Work_1_2012
FastTrac Tailors Courses for Women Entrepreneurs
Beginning this February, Kauffman FastTrac will offer its FastTrac® NewVenture™ and FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ courses in Kansas City specifically designed to help women start or grow their new or existing businesses. Kauffman FastTrac is the leading provider of curricula that equips aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with the business skills and insights, tools, resources, and network to build successful businesses.
Learn More…>> http://www.kauffman.org/newsroom/kauffman-fasttrac-offers-course-tailored-to-women-owned-businesses.aspx?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Opticast&utm_campaign=Ideas_At_Work_1_2012
Kauffman Welcomes Global Scholars
Aspiring entrepreneurs from the Netherlands, Singapore, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States have come to the Kauffman Foundation as members of the 2012 Global Scholars Program. The intensive six-month program provides Scholars insights, perspectives, and skills they will need as entrepreneurs.
Learn More…>> http://www.kauffman.org/newsroom/kauffman-foundation-welcomes-2012-global-scholars-to-intensive-six-month-entrepreneurship-program.aspx?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Opticast&utm_campaign=Ideas_At_Work_1_2012
Emerging Scholars to Focus on Entrepreneurship
The Kauffman Foundation has announced the 2012 recipients of the Kauffman Emerging Scholars Program. The program recognizes the achievements of young scholars who are making significant contributions to research in entrepreneurship. The Kauffman Prize Medal and Kauffman Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage young researchers to study entrepreneurship.
Learn More…>> http://www.kauffman.org/newsroom/kauffman-foundation-presents-2012-honors-for-promising-scholars-doing-ground-breaking-research-in-entrepreneurship.aspx?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Opticast&utm_campaign=Ideas_At_Work_1_2012
