In America, virtually all net new jobs were created by firms that were five years old or less, according to New York Times communist Thomas Friedman. Friedman proposes that for a nation to thrive, it needs more start-ups not bailouts.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMay 24, 2014general

Can This Founder Lead?

Can this Founder | CEO Build and Successfully Lead a Young Business?

Entrepreneurial Mindset

To stay ahead of the competition, we must constantly reinvent ourselves. We do this is by having an entrepreneurial mindset. An entrepreneurial mindset is about altering your perspective: No matter how long you’ve been in business, you’re starting anew today.

Google Demo Day: Invision Heart

Invision Heart represented Nashville, Jumpstart Foundry & the Nashville Entrepreneur Center at Google Demo Day and won $100,000

Healthcare Innovation, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamApril 2, 2014general

Lessons In Leadership

Great leadership lies in how leaders care about, visualize, and act on their own and their followers’ values and motivations.

The Valley of Death

Financing the "Valley of Death" is the ultimate test the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

Startups: The Right Mindset

In our ever-changing world, we are constantly forced to reinvent our businesses and ourselves. This reinvention process requires an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s the view that no matter how long you’ve been in business – you’re starting it anew today.

The Media // Image of the Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

Traits: The Startup Leader

Here are my top traits that a startup CEO must encompass.

Becoming a Leader, Business, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

The Difference in Ideas & Opportunities

Ideas are worthless without proper execution.

Business, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

Young Entrepreneur Credibility

How does an entrepreneur with little or no track record gain credibility? Typically, they either borrow it or they demonstrate it.

Becoming a Leader, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

The Truth About Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Life/Liberty/Happiness, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

Capability & Strategy

Three capabilities that are often overlooked include: unique assets, growth drivers and leverage relationships.

Gaining Investor Interest

Often, young entrepreneurs are challenged to find an audience with the right investors for their concept. They struggle to get meaningful meetings. Here are 3 solid tips to help you get investors to listen to your pitch.