Abstract Research Summary Government involvement plays a significant role in fostering entrepreneurship. We examine how government involvement in venture capital (VC) investments shapes the decoupling between risk-taking and investment returns. We distinguish government involvement through state ownership (GVC) and personal…
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U, EPIC Ventures partner to drive regional innovation forward
By combining the U’s innovation engine with EPIC’s extensive network, the partnership will catalyze growth for early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including software, health and life sciences and financial technology.
Cedars-Sinai Introduces Dutch Health-Tech Startups to US Markets
Cedars-Sinai will host 10 Dutch health technology startups in Los Angeles to share best practices on bringing innovative ideas and products to the U.S. market.
Pushing the insurance industry forward
The new partnership will provide valuable assistance to start-up insurtech ventures developing innovative new tools for insurance companies and customers while providing unique learning experiences for Tippie College of Business students.
The Venture Capital Landscape Is Changing, and Perhaps Not for the Better
Newly published findings suggest entrepreneurs are changing the way they evaluate venture capitalists and often are deciding to work with new VCs rather than established ones.
Will you still invest in me tomorrow?
When entrepreneurs are casting about for venture capitalists to invest in their startup, one important aspect they should look at is if the VC has been involved in a crisis, especially lawsuits. If they have, they’re more likely to stick with their venture during a crisis.
Early investors can forecast future of startup companies
New research from Emily Cox Pahnke, University of Washington associate professor of management and organization, shows that early investors often predict the future of startup companies.
Tulane University releases first report benchmarking New Orleans startup activity
Tulane’s Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation surveyed more than 200 local startup-stage companies for the 60-page report, which aims to become the standard for tracking entrepreneurial activity in New Orleans.