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Private-to-public IPOs threaten venture capitalism
Mitchell Hartman Sep 22, 2011
The new GM enters the stock exchange today, but it's just one of many new IPOs coming from formerly private companies. As Mitchell Hartman reports, this may not be helping entrepreneurship or job creation.
Entrepreneurship is changing the future of global business
Mitchell Hartman Nov 15, 2010
As the U.S. faces ever-greater competition from abroad, the need for global entrepreneurship has never been greater. Mitchell Hartman explains.
Start-up investing slow to come back
Mitchell Hartman Sep 22, 2011
One of the most important sources of jobs going forward will be start-ups -- developing everything from new software and Internet tools, to more efficient batteries and life-saving drugs. But investment in start-ups has fallen sharply since before the recession, and it's taking a while to come back. Mitchell Hartman reports.
New 'venture accelerator' coming soon to Michigan
Oct 6, 2010
The University of Michigan is starting a new, super-charged business incubator. Researchers and venture capitalists and for-profit companies will both set up at the "venture accelerator," so collaboration can happen during R&D instead of after.
Young Tibetans make success in India
Raymond Thibodeaux Sep 22, 2011
The new generation of Tibetans are taking advantage of India's economic rise. Unlike their parents who laid low, for the most part, in India, younger Tibetans are using their entrepreneurial spirit to make Tibetans an essential part of the Indian economy.
Salam: No taxes for Americans abroad
Sep 14, 2010
Commentator Reihan Salam thinks that the U.S. government needs to stop taxing Americans working abroad as a way to encourage entrepreneurs domestically and abroad to exchange information and ideas about new markets.
Thinking outside the (cornbread) box
Sep 22, 2011
Tess Vigeland gets an update from Beverly Davis, the woman who was trying to save her house by selling cornbread mix.
Will Groupon go big or stay local?
Aug 20, 2010
Groupon usually focuses its offer on local small businesses, but yesterday launched their first deal with a big brand. Marketplace's Stacey Vanek Smith looks into whether this is a positive or negative step on the popular deals website.
Marketing affairs: How to advertise paramours
Sean Cole Sep 22, 2011
Marketplace's Sean Cole decides to give Noel Biderman a shot at something a lot of media outlets don't give him: A chance to talk. Biderman's company runs several niche dating websites, including one for married people looking for an affair.
Patent applications jumped up during recession
Sep 22, 2011
Tess Vigeland talks to David Kappos, the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, about how the office is dealing with the huge jump in patent applications over the last few years.
