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Debunking the Venture Capital Mindset

By Claude B. Kershner IV

We challenge the prevailing narrative that positions venture capital as the only viable route for entrepreneurial success. This article delves into the often overlooked yet vital reality of entrepreneurship that operates beyond the high-energy pitch competitions. We highlight alternative support systems like the University of Notre Dame’s McKenna Center – Urban Poverty and Business Initiative, which provide crucial resources for a diverse range of business models. By exploring the Corridor Principle, we emphasize the emergent nature of entrepreneurship, where opportunities unfold dynamically as the journey progresses. Join us in rethinking the ecosystem of business creation, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability in supporting true entrepreneurial spirit.

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collaborative thinking

Chasing the Expert is a Mistake: The Power of Collaborative Learning

By Claude Kershner IV

Shared thinking is a powerful tool that can lead to faster, more mature, and more creative thinking, resulting in better outcomes. Great ideas are often the result of collaboration and building on each other’s good ideas. As a Romanian born artist once said, “Creativity is to see what everybody has seen and to think what nobody has thought,” and shared thinking can help individuals tap into that creativity and generate new ideas and solutions that may not have been possible through solo thinking.

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