Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Kauffman Foundation partners with Singularity University as Corporate Founder
Singularity University, the academic institution with the goal of preparing the next generation of leaders to address humanity's grand challenges recently announced the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has joined as Corporate Founder. The partnership will leverage Singularity University programs and Kauffman Foundation research and initiatives to support entrepreneurship and innovation focused on the challenges such as sustainable water, energy and poverty. Full Article.
Startup company jobs have long-lasting economic impact
Startup companies create jobs and are important to our economy. Recent research from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that the majority of the employment they generate remains as new firms age, creating a lasting impact on the economy. Full Article.
New Study: Job Growth in U.S. Driven Entirely by Startups
When it comes to U.S. job growth, startup companies aren’t everything. They’re the only thing. It’s well understood that existing companies of all sizes constantly create – and destroy – jobs. A recent study released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, however, shows that this rarely is the case. In fact, net job growth occurs in the U.S. economy only through startup firms. Full Article.