Dec 06 Watch 8:21 A distant dream? Crowdfunding still beyond reach for many entrepreneurs By PBS NewsHour Raising a large pool of money from many small contributions online, known as crowdfunding, was supposed to be an option for startup business to raise money when President Obama signed the 2012 JOBS Act into law. But today, that method… Continue watching
Aug 18 To save the economy, teach grandma to code By Vivek Wadhwa Older companies stuck in their ways may be a drag on the economy, but older people are an asset to innovation, says entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch International microlender brings small business lending to U.S. merchants By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Oct 19 Watch Chilecon Valley: Entrepreneurs very welcome Chile is welcoming entrepreneurs -- aiming to be the high-tech hub of South America. Continue watching
Oct 19 Watch Tight immigration rules divert high tech brains from Seattle to Santiago While U.S. immigration policy makes it difficult for immigrant entrepreneurs to get visas to set up shop in the United States, Chile is welcoming them with open arms. Through an initiative called Start-Up Chile, the country is aiming to be… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch One Family’s Effort to Buy Black for a Year Paul Solman reports on one African-American family's year-long mission to shop only at black-owned businesses. Part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series, Solman speaks with the family about their "Empowerment Experiment," and looks at some of the challenges… Continue watching