Promoting Entrepreneurship and Startup Growth
Startup founders have many obstacles to overcome on the path to building a successful business. Establishing a brand, developing a strong team, securing funding, responding to competition, and scaling up are just a few examples of the challenges they face. Fortunately, because of innovative technology, even the least experienced aspiring entrepreneurs no longer have to go it alone.
Tech offers all kinds of tools and resources for founders, including mentorship, networking opportunities, crowdfunding, and access to new customers. There is something for founders of all backgrounds at every step of the way -- from first hire to initial public offering -- empowering them to expand their businesses, create jobs, and make their life-enhancing ideas a reality.



What we're reading
A Founder’s Guide to Incorporating Your Startup | Silicon Valley Bank
Apple Launches App Development Program to Support Women Entrepreneurs | Apple Newsroom
Madrona Venture Labs Raises $11 Million to Build Companies from the Ground Up | TechCrunch
Microsoft for Startups | Microsoft
AWS Startups | Amazon
What we're watching
Google Launchpad Accelerator | Google
Oracle for Startups | Oracle
TechNet in the news
Female Tech Lobbyists Shake Up Industry | The Hill
Dynamex Bill Clears First Vote Since Gig Firms Pitched Deal | POLITICO
What policymakers are saying
Rubio, Klobuchar Applaud Committee Passage of Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act


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