Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

Michael is a lifelong entrepreneur, leader and educator with multiple venture starts over a distinguished career. Since 2018, Michael has taught Entrepreneurship at Columbia University. He began teaching international business and entrepreneurship at Oxbridge Academic Programs in 2015. He is an Advisor for the Dean’s Challenge Grant, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia, a Judge for Columbia Venture Competition and a Mentor for the Lab to Market Accelerator Network Columbia Tech Ventures. He is a coach for Babson’s Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program and has served as a mentor for Goldman Sachs “10KSB” program and a tutor at Columbia’s Community Impact. He has an MIA from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, a BA from Columbia University, and a BS in Entrepreneurial Studies from Babson College.

How to Win Student Entrepreneurship Competitions

Entrepreneurship competitions are an amazing opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas, gain feedback, and potentially secure funding and resources to launch or grow their businesses. For student…

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The Role of Mentorship in Student Entrepreneurship

How to Get a Mentor and The Role of Mentorship in Student Entrepreneurship Starting a business as a student is not very easy. Not only do you have to juggle…

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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: A Guide to Launching Your Business during OPT at Ivy E Labs Accelerator

Discover the transformative journey from idea to launch as an international student on an F-1 visa using your OPT status. Dive into the world of entrepreneurship education, as a way…

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Unlocking Success: Navigating OPT Job Search Challenges Through Entrepreneurship Education and Business Launch

In this detailed exploration, we unveil the challenges faced by international students on F-1 Visas hoping to utilize their Optional Practical Training “OPT” eligibility for 1-year (or 2-year STEM extension).…

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Navigating the Startup Jungle: A Helpful Guide to Business Plans and Pitch Decks

When you’re setting out on the adventure of entrepreneurship, it’s like embarking on a safari through the dense jungle of the startup business world. You have your machete in hand,…

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High School Entrepreneur Programs: Empowering Teens to Launch Startups and Get the Attention of College Admission Counselors

Introduction In today’s ever-evolving world, the path to success has many doors, and one of the most exciting ones leads to entrepreneurship. The concept of starting your own business and…

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Mastering Startup Success: Unlocking the Power of a MVP and the Lean Startup Method

Discover the keys to unlock the startup world with this step by step overview and learn how the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and the Lean Startup Method, can help. Also,…

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Why Should You Become an Entrepreneur?  Exploring the Advantages, Challenges, and Steps to Reduce Risk and Increase Chances for Success

Why Should You Become an Entrepreneur? I am asked this question frequently by students at Columbia University and by people evaluating the Ivy Entrepreneurs program. For each person the answer…

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