Paul Graham: Before the Startup
Y Combinator co-founder's definitive essay for college students considering entrepreneurship. Explains why startups are counterintuitive, what to do in college to prepare, and the key mindsets for success.
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Complete, free facilitated guide to running an introduction to design workshop. Includes downloadable slides, activities, and worksheets covering 20+ design concepts in a 3-hour format.
Effectuation Framework — UVA Darden
Professor Saras Sarasvathy's research-backed framework for entrepreneurial decision-making. Teaches the 'Bird in Hand' principle—how expert entrepreneurs start with available means rather than fixed goals.
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