Posts by Michael McGuire
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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreUnlocking 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…
Read MoreUnlocking 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).…
Read MoreNavigating 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,…
Read MoreHigh 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…
Read MoreMastering 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,…
Read MoreWhy 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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