Co-Founding Across Generations?

February 9, 2015 | Issue 618 Co-founding Across Generations? by Jonathan Ortmans When we start to examine why America is seeing declining rates of new firm formation, demographics matter a great deal. Which group of Americans is facing the biggest barriers? And which has the most potential for innovating through these volatile economic times by starting those new firms that will scale and employ large numbers? Perhaps the answer lies in co-founding across generations. This Week in Entrepreneurship Policy: Tax Credits and the Internet of Things by Mark Marich Tax credits for small business owners and a discussion on government regulation and the Internet of Things highlight the agenda in Congress this week. VC Figures Double in Last Five Years, Seed Stage Drops Significantly by Mark Marich Last fall, we talked about a couple of reports that suggested entrepreneurs were having an easier time finding capital. The recent 2014 year-end report from the National Venture Capital Association confirms it -- as long as you aren't talking about startup or seed stage capital.

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