College Entrepreneurs: Page 7

Social Media

Princeton-Founded 'Friendsy' App Looking to Recapture Facebook's Early Magic

With 25,000 users and $200,000 in funding, the social network is now rolling out to all campuses nationwide.

Thought Leaders

6 Pros and Cons for Entrepreneurs to Get, or Skip, a College Degree

Businesses have been launched in dorm rooms and some, famously, have been launched by college drop outs. The cost in time and money of a degree are serious considerations.

Starting a Business

Where Famous Tech Founders Went to College (Infographic)

Whether they dropped out or stuck it out, going to college more than paid off for today's top tech startup billionaires -- higher ed skeptic and Stanford alum Peter Thiel included.

Thought Leaders

Saxbys and Drexel Team Up to Promote Entrepreneurship

Saxby's founder Nick Bayer talks about the one-of-a-kind program and why he wishes there was one for himself years ago.

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5 Signs From Childhood That You Were Destined to Be an Entrepreneur

Everyone is freeto become an entrepreneur but it seems some people really never had an alternative.

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The Big Lessons I Learned From My First Entrepreneurial Job

A painting enterprise during college provides illuminating insights for a business leader.

Starting a Business

Drop Out Like Zuckerberg? No. Learn to Be an Entrepreneur in School.

Here are eight ways to get a head start on your future competition while working your way to a degree.

Business Ideas

3 Student Startups That Are Going the Distance

They've all managed to make the tricky jump from great idea to great company.

Starting a Business

A New Program to Support Entrepreneurs

We at AlleyNYC and Entrepreneur Media have put together an awesome way to help colleges and incubators shepherd innovation.

Starting a Business

Why School Is a Great Place to Start a Business

There are a number of reasons why many great companies are started in dorm rooms.

Growing a Business

Why I Violated My Promise to Never Have a Business Partner

Teaming up with another player can combine complementary skills and realize synergies at a startup.

Fundraising

Top 50 Universities for VC-Backed Entrepreneurs

It's back-to-school season. Here are the leading universities producing the most VC-backed graduates.

Travel

This Anti-Luxe Lodging Startup Will Put You Up in a Half-Built Treehouse For $19

A new online service aims to find accommodations for brave, broke college students who are traveling.

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6 Fundamentals Every Modern Entrepreneur Needs to Succeed

The game of business has changed. Cultivating your personal brand is the cornerstone of success.

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Help Select Our 'College Entrepreneur of 2014'

Nominees run the gamut, having created everything from a mouth guard that aims to prevent sports-related concussions to an app that helps actors nail down relevant and timely auditions.