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Minnesota Startup Ecosystem – We have a problem
Minnesota generates 220 startups per 100K of the population, which is 80% above the national average of 140 startups per 100K. We are very innovative and there seems to be no shortage of ideas. Unfortunately, if we look at the results from SBA, we see that...
How to protect yourself from the Idea Thief?
They’re out there. You know who… the idea bogeymen (and bogeywomen) - Just waiting to steal your ideas. That’s why you wrap up your brilliant, world-changing idea and stuff it to the back of your brain. Or you try and work on it in secret. Without anyone...
10 skills that are essential for every entrepreneur to learn
To help young entrepreneurs, IdeaGist has developed a self-paced training program that anyone can take for free. This training program will help you in getting a better understanding of the practical work that you will need to do along the way. To be successful in...
Startup leadership skills: 4 key practices that promote business growth
Startup leadership skills that drive business growth Startup leadership skills are fundamental to achieving a business's goals. Successful startup leaders do what it takes to establish an integrated team that is motivated to work together toward a mutual goal. For a...
IdeaGist Cohort 2018 and Smart Members updates and reminders
Smart entrepreneurship: here are some quick updates and reminders for this week: IdeaGist hits the Globe - As of April 23, 2018, IdeaGist has users from all 195 UN recognized countries. IdeaGist 2018 - We have started the 2nd 2018 cohort with 230 entrepreneurs....
IdeaGist 2018 Global Cohort: Call for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Idea Makers
IdeaGist 2018 Global Cohort In 2017, IdeaGist helped more than 150 entrepreneurs Last year, IdeaGist Global Cohort program helped more than 150 entrepreneurs through its global cohort program, providing them with an incubator package and connecting them with mentors...
A New Currency for your Ideas: GIST-Points
IdeaGist Gist Points How many times has a colleague or fellow entrepreneur reviewed a project you're developing, contributed to your brainstorming sessions, or even provided their own blood, sweat, and tears to help you grow a business or product? How often have they...
Stand out startup: 5 ways to make your startup stand out!
Stand out startup: Check out this article from Tech.co for 5 things you can do make your startup stand out. Start developing your stand-out business or product idea today, and move closer to your goal. Click here to start Stand out...
IdeaGist Platform Features
IdeaGist Platform features IdeaGist is the largest digital incubation platform that actually focuses on the whole entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering benefits to all important ecosystem partners. Here you will find a full list of features and benefits that IdeaGist...
How to vote for an idea on IdeaGist
IdeaGist platform offers voting feature that helps in creating consensus among community members. If there is a voting round enabled, you will see a timer on your community dashboard. To vote for an idea, visit the idea page. On top of the idea page, you will see the...
Why do startups fail? Here are the top 20 reasons
Why startups fail: a comprehensive research brief Most startups that fail do so for a multitude of reasons. Knowing the whys and hows of startup failure can help entrepreneurs plan ahead for success. From deficient product-market fit to team member conflicts, new data...
Blockchain will change the way startups work now and down the road
There is an opportunity to recreate the financial world as we know it in the parallel universe that is the blockchain. We are writing rules for this whole new universe. ~ Patrick M. Byrne According to an article in Inc. Magazine by Bill Carmody, Founder and CEO,...
IdeaGist 2017 Mentors: Obi Umegbolu
IdeaGist 2017: Obi Umegbolu, mentor IdeaGist is the world’s largest virtual incubator for people with ideas. Here we highlight some of the idea makers and mentors involved in IdeaGist2017. Mentor: IdeaGist 2017 Mentor: Obi Umegbolu Location: London, UK IdeaGist link:...
Guest Blog: How to Allocate Stock to Founders and Other Early Team Members
How to Allocate Stock to Founders and Other Early Team Members By Mark Medearis, CooleyGO Not Just a Question for Founders One question I get asked all the time by a team founding a startup is how to allocate stock among the two or three initial founders. Often the...
Idea of the Month for Students
Starting from March 1, 2018, IdeaGist will provide gift certificates to participating educational institutions for one-year virtual incubation under the "Idea of the Month" program. These gift certificates are initially sponsored by Bir Ventures USA for up to ten...
Redeem an Incubation Voucher
You may have received a gift card from IdeaGist for either a Do-It-Yourself Virtual Incubator Package or Premium Virtual Incubation Package. Please follow these instructions to redeem your gift: Visit the community site that is stated on the gift card. Look for words...
Most startups fail, but yours doesn’t have to. Here’s how to beat the odds.
Startup odds are tipped against you. Here is some advice for beating them. In this era of startups, a good idea is a good start, but it’s just the beginning. You still need to raise money, market your product or business, and attract customers. It’s a lot of work and...
Top Blockchain Ideas – cryptocurrencies not included
If you are following technology news, you probably have already thought about bitcoins as a scam or as a great opportunity. Maybe you feel that you missed the boat, or happy that you stayed out of it. Maybe you have made your fortune on Bitcoins. This love/hate...
IdeaGist 2017 Idea Makers: Amar Dani
IdeaGist 2017 Idea Makers: Amar Dani IdeaGist is the world’s largest virtual incubator for people with ideas. Here we highlight some of the idea makers and mentors involved in IdeaGist2017 IDEA: App to educate and engage kids and teens about wildlife and conservation...
Why mentors help entrepreneurs?
IdeaGist is the largest virtual business incubator for early-stage ideas, connecting 28,000 users from all over the world. The IdeaGist platform also connects entrepreneurs with mentors, advisors, investors, and innovators. Currently, there are approximately 1,100...
IdeaGist 2017 Mentors: Dev Dutta
Dev Dutta, mentor IdeaGist is the world’s largest virtual incubator for people with ideas. Here we highlight some of the idea makers and mentors involved in IdeaGist2017. Mentor: Dev Dutta Mentoring: Debate it Forward Location: Durham, New Hampshire IdeaGist...
Technology trends that will influence startups in 2018
Happy New Years entrepreneurs, startup founders, and innovators. You're the change agents who will make things happen in business and technology over the next 12 months. Forecasters are telling us that by this time next year, India will have grown bigger, cars will...
IdeaGist virtual startup incubator can help you take your ideas from concept to launch
IdeaGist virtual startup incubator Startup success requires equal parts innovation and execution. Execution makes things happen, and for startups, that usually means making change happen. Success doesn't come from brilliant ideas alone; it demands proper execution....
IdeaGist 2017 Idea Makers: Caitlin Marlotte
Caitlin Marlotte, idea maker IdeaGist 2017 Idea Makers: Caitlin Marlotte IdeaGist is the world’s largest virtual incubator for people with ideas. Here we highlight some of the idea makers and mentors involved in IdeaGist2017 IDEA: Instruments in The Cloud Idea owner:...
Guest Blog: Startup Professionals CEO Marty Zwilling on Common Mistakes that Crush Creativity
10 Great Ways To Crush Creativity In Your Business By Guest blogger Martin Zwilling, founder and CEO of Startup Professionals Success in any business these days requires a constant flow of new and innovative solutions, to keep up with changes in the market,...
Be a Goal Digger
Be a Goal Digger for startup success Learn how IdeaGist can help you achieve your startup goals Goal...
IdeaGist 2017 Mentors: Rahul Sethi
Rahul Sethi, mentor IdeaGist is the world’s largest virtual incubator for people with ideas. Here we highlight some of the idea makers and mentors involved in IdeaGist2017. Mentor: Rahul Sethi Mentoring: Jeff Lippert Location: Mumbai, India IdeaGist...
IdeaGist 2017 Idea Makers: Leah Shapiro, Debate it Forward
IdeaGist 2017 Idea Makers: Leah Shapiro, Debate it Forward IdeaGist is the world’s largest virtual incubator for people with ideas. Here we highlight some of the idea makers and mentors involved in IdeaGist2017. IDEA: Debate it Forward Idea owner: Leah Shapiro...
Global List of Virtual Business Incubators
I had been working on this list for a while and my main objective was to find out how many virtual incubators started before we even thought about starting IdeaGist. My friends know that IdeaGist did not start as a virtual incubator. It was started as a place for...
IdeaGist 2017 Mentors: Joanne L. Scillitoe, Ph.D.
Joanne Scillitoe mentor IdeaGist is the world’s largest virtual incubator for people with ideas. Here we highlight some of the idea makers and mentors involved in IdeaGist2017. Mentor: Joanne L. Scillitoe, Ph.D. Mentoring: Jens Rinnelt Location: New York, NY IdeaGist...