2024-02-14
by Michael
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VC firm offers residency for immigrant founders

Unshackled Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture fund specializing in serving immigrant founders. Through March 1, the company is accepting applications for a residency program for solo immigrant founders, including funding and immigration support. More info at Unshackled’s website.

2017-03-02
by Michael
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Internship program brings global business skills to local companies

I’ve been quite impressed with the sophistication of Austin Community College’s international business programs, which go far beyond what I’ve seen elsewhere at the community college level. ACC’s Center for Experiential Learning is a new program that aims to create … Continue reading

2012-03-05
by Eurobubba
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Nuts and bolts

Solopreneur David Seah offers a thinking-out-loud protocol of his steps in confronting the "big hairy inconvenient mess" of setting up Paypal to take international orders. Sometimes microglobalization is high-level market analysis and product strategy; other times it’s the tedious grunt … Continue reading

2012-02-06
by Eurobubba
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Microglobalization

I want to begin writing here on "microglobalization", by which I mean the developments in technology and international trade that have put "global" opportunities within reach of independent businesses and even individuals. Once largely the province of well-heeled multinational/transnational corporations, … Continue reading