The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: College Programs That Serve As Startup Launchpads

July 24, 2012

College Programs That Serve As Startup Launchpads

College campuses are becoming incubators for startups, offering encouragement in the form of classes to nurture young dreamers. This explains the influx of 21-year-olds making millions of dollars in investment before they can legally pop a beer. Given the amount of preparation and forethought it takes to start a company, you may think it ludicrous to expect entrepreneurial success in a semester or two. Yet, a handful of programs across the country have produced their fair share of fresh-faced CEOs. Here is my run-down of the leading college classes that serve as launchpads for startups. Read more at:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/07/21/make-or-break-college-classe/

Jul 24, 2012 2:17:00 AM | curriculum, Trends/Forecasts

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