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Every entrepreneur has to find their own path, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use a map. Here you’ll find straightforward, educational articles, covering topics that are relevant to companies at every stage and in every industry. Whether it’s a “how-to” that you’ve been curious about for a while or an introduction to a resource you didn’t know anything about, the niche information available in this section will demystify aspects of the journey and ELEVATE entrepreneurs at all levels.

How New Attention to R&D Will Transform Learning

By Candace Wofford If you have been paying attention at all, you would know that…

To College or Not to College, That is the Question.

By Candace Wofford This year at SXSW EDU 2023, the ECMC Group, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit…

Student Learning in the AI World: Preparing for the Future

By Candace Wofford The field of education has seen remarkable changes in recent years. Advancements…

This year at SXSW EDU 2023: Move over, shallow waters, let the deep sea roll: brick and mortar higher degrees are out, YouTube degrees are in. 

By Candace Wofford This week at SXSW EDU 2023 Danielle Bainbridge, assistant professor at Northwestern…

Competing in the New World of Work

To future-proof against tomorrow’s shocks, Keith Ferrazzi and Co. explore “radical adaptability,” in “Competing in the New World of Work.”

Techstars Founder, Amos Schwartzfarb on how to build repeatable revenue for your business

In his latest book, Levers, Amos Schwartzfarb follows up on his W3 framework and gives entrepreneurs a step-by-step plan to identify and move the levers that will unlock growth and create predictability, allowing them to build a data and metrics-driven business.

Leveraging Real Time Social Media Trends

In the “Quick Thinking: Leveraging Real-Time Social Trends” event, the panel discussed the importance of building a solid foundation for social media by developing a consistent voice and brand identity that defines and instructs each post.

Read This! Books From 2022 SXSW

Couldn’t make SXSW this year?  No problem.  We’ve got you covered with books by featured panelists and speakers. Read on for a few of foundingAustin’s favorites.

SXSW is Back! 2022 Offerings for Entrepreneurs and Founders

SXSW is back with a bang and the offerings are interesting, inspiring and varied!

Fighting Systemic Inequity with True Wealth Ventures

True Wealth Ventures shares why diversity in the venture capital space is important.