Startups, entrepreneurs, innovation, technology, and economic development.
Starting a business is an exciting endeavor, and while many people believe that entrepreneurship is best suited for the young, there are significant advantages to launching a venture later in life. If you're in your 40s, 50s, or even older, you bring a wealth of experience, insight, and resources that younger entrepreneurs might lack. The wisdom... Continue Reading →
It is not a coincidence that the most developed nations are also the ones with the highest levels of entrepreneurial activity and innovation. While starting from a minimal level of development helps support the latter two, for example through basic access to capital and institutional stability, the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship on the economy... Continue Reading →
Most discussions regarding the scaling of base of the pyramid (BOP) models focus on financing the BOP companies themselves. While this is obviously very important and the way to go in the majority of cases, there are other ways development finance institutions (DFIs) could help BOP ventures scale. My first company, PV Inova, was a... Continue Reading →
Entrepreneurship Compass 
Recent Comments