Resources

Take of advantage of the following Web sites, blogs and newsletters, which offer tips and trends on entrepreneurship, venture capital and key innovation issues:

Websites

  • Lowe Foundation's Entrepreneur's Resource Center – Hundreds of articles from CEOs, presidents and business owners across the country, for all stages of growth
  • National Dialogue on Entrepreneurship – Weekly newsletter on the impact of entrepreneurship in the 21st century economy
  • North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Resource Center – Biotech resources by “topic” and “type,” including information on industry sectors, market research and other interesting articles.
  • Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) – Collection of free online entrepreneurship education resources; including over 1,000 resources, such as video clips, podcasts, presentations and Web links
  • Southeast Tech Wire – a free daily e-mail service summarizing technology in North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina
  • Venture Voice – Podcast that explores how entrepreneurs build their businesses, featuring newly posted MP3 interviews

Blogs

  • Guy Kawasaki's Let the Good Times Roll Blog – Insight from world-renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker and author Guy Kawasaki
  • Jason Caplain's Southeast VC Blog – Investing tips and trends from Jason Caplain, an active early-stage investor in the Research Triangle
  • Ryan Allis' Dare Mighty Things Blog – Opinions and insight on entrepreneurship, marketing, management, technology, sustainable development and investment from Triangle entrepreneur, Ryan Allis
  • Scot Wingo's eBay Strategies Blog – Regular posts from online auction expert and Research Triangle serial entrepreneur Scot Wingo
  • UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's Private Equity/Venture Capital Club Blog – Local venture capital news and other private equity resources

Additional Online Resources

Reports & Surveys
Current reports on innovation and entrepreneurial development in North Carolina and around the globe, including CED’s annual Venture Report and CED’s Entrepreneurial Satisfaction Survey.
NC Incubator Resources
Current information on non-profit and for-profit physical incubators, as well as selected “non-traditional” virtual incubators as provided by incubator management.