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How can entrepreneurship education integrate cognitive science, technology, and Gen Z’s values to create an agile, innovation-driven future? Introduction Entrepreneurship education is at a crossroads. Generation Z, the first fully digital-native cohort born into a climate-conscious, tech-driven era—is stepping into higher education and the
Tips & tricks
Has completing a task ever felt ridiculously hard? You’re not alone! Despite bringing many gifts, technology has narrowed down our attention span. According to a study by Microsoft, the average attention span has decreased from 12 to 8 seconds since 2008. These numbers may be a little scary, but
Startup Education
Silicon Valley was once the dream destination for budding entrepreneurs. Although it is the undisputed leader for tech entrepreneurs and startup visionaries, other regions on continents around the globe are becoming increasingly worthy competitors. Below we’ve rounded up seven startup hubs around the world that are quickly rising in
Startup Education
"People don't want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole.” If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, you probably know this statement by Theodore Levitt, Marketing Professor at Harvard. The idea behind it is that successful businesses, products, and services are those capable
Startup Education
When starting your own company, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is deciding your revenue model. The revenue model is part of the overall larger business model and it details how a company generates revenue. The odds are that you won’t be profitable in the
AIA
by Kameel Vohra* The Arab Innovation Academy was an intense 10-day course, packed with 150 students from two dozen different countries. All on a crash course to be marketers, business and technology leaders. The course itself taught what it takes to actually run a startup, but it was very
Startup Education
As consumers, we endorse the companies that we purchase from. Whether conscious or unconscious, we tend to buy from companies whose values align with ours. Maybe it’s cost savings, an adventurous spirit or a sustainable lifestyle. Whatever it may be, we aren’t just buying a product or service,
Alumni
Not long ago, the startup universe was predominantly male. Within the past few years, however, the number of female-founded startups has been rapidly increasing. This story isn’t different at the European Innovation Academy Summer programs. In 2019, more than 300 female entrepreneurs took the challenge to create a
Inspiration
It’s no secret that being a student is tough. Balancing school, extracurricular activities, a social life, internships, and other responsibilities can be really taxing, especially on your wallet. Although loans can help, they must be paid back. Scholarships on the other hand, are grants that don’t have to
Study abroad
Studying abroad is one of the most unique and enriching experiences a student can have. There’s an abundance of places to choose from and many opportunities to gain. For many students, Europe is a logical choice. English is widely spoken, and business opportunities abound given its highly westernized societies.
Startup Education
One of the biggest challenges when creating a startup is quickly pitching your idea. You know your concept inside and out, but often you need to quickly tell a potential customer, investor, or mentor about your idea in a way that’s natural, easy to understand, and concise. Cue the
Innovation Academy
After working together for seven years, the European Innovation Academy and the University of California, Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET), have partnered up to offer discounts and benefits for universities participating in EIA programs. Since 2013, UC Berkeley has been sending the largest group to EIA summer