Mindset of the Month: Embracing Failure
Most people go out of their way to avoid failure. When they do have a run-in, it’s something to forget about and quickly move past. But not entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs turn around, reach out, and give failure a great big hug. They embrace it, learn from...
New Year, New Business: Introducing the VentureLab Business Builder
In 6 easy steps, The VentureLab Business Builder helps you think through all the important parts of your business, test your plan, and create a business model!...
Build a Worm Home for the Holidays
In this activity, you’ll build a home using everyday materials for a worm whose house has flooded. But what does building a worm home have to do with entrepreneurship? You’ll be inspired to use empathy to consider the worm’s needs. As you work, you'll be creative,...
Entrepreneurship & Self Awareness: My Entrepreneurial Self Activity
Entrepreneurs begin with what they know and what they see around them. However, as they look outward to identify challenges and opportunities where they can create value for others, they also must look inward....
5 Tips for Fostering an Entrepreneurial Learning Environment
When teaching youth entrepreneurship, instructors should serve as mentors, guides, facilitators and champions. Entrepreneurship is not black and white. It is not 2+2=4. Many times, even as the instructor, you won’t know the answer! Here are a few tips to frame your mindset and classroom...