Endeavor is turning 20 years old this year – a good time to revisit the basics of how entrepreneurship can drive economic development in a city. Originally published on Techcrunch in 2014, this ...
On December 6, 2017 / By Endeavor InsightWhich sounds like the better investment: a one-man flower stand that resells roses or a local vitamin company looking to expand to new markets? In the developing world, ...
On June 29, 2016 / By Endeavor InsightA new report from the Brookings Institution suggests that exports may provide a pathway to high-impact growth for SMEs, which often struggle to grow otherwise. Currently, only 4 percent ...
On October 19, 2015 / By Endeavor InsightSupporting entrepreneurship is on the minds of most economic development professionals, and rightfully so. Supporting the right kind of entrepreneurial activity can unlock the potential of local economies. ...
On April 12, 2015 / By Endeavor InsightPolicymakers who wish to benefit from the growth of scaleup companies need to understand them first. Scaleups – also known as high-growth firms or gazelles – are firms that ...
On March 29, 2015 / By Endeavor InsightGovernments and NGOs have increasingly turned to entrepreneurship interventions to drive economic development. A new paper, “Enabling Entrepreneurial Ecosystems,” seeks to inform researchers and policymakers by drawing lessons ...
On February 23, 2015 / By Endeavor InsightLocal leaders believe that high-growth companies are critical for job creation. Where are the programs to support them? Last summer, our team interviewed more than 250 local leaders ...
On March 11, 2014 / By Endeavor InsightErik Hurst and Benjamin Pugsley of the University of Chicago conducted a detailed study of small businesses. Their findings will probably surprise you. Here’s what they learned: Most ...
On February 11, 2014 / By Endeavor InsightAccording to a 2012 report from the International Labor Organization, the world needs to create more than 500 million new jobs between 2012 and 2020 to provide career ...
On December 19, 2013 / By Endeavor InsightA new report from the African Development Bank highlights the promise of high-growth entrepreneurs in Africa. It also shares powerful data on unique challenges that these founders face ...
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