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Missouri Venture Forum is The Resource Hub for Entrepreneurs. We are forging ahead with a new vibrance and ever more productive relationships to ensure success for beginners and seasoned business inspired visionaries and the experts who can guide them.

Where are you at in your journey?

Entrepreneurship can feel a lot like bungee jumping, the risk seems a little high, but the reward sounds amazing. Are you stuck on the ledge deciding if you want to jump or not? Here's a great video from Mel Robbins about the 5 second rule: bit.ly/2HYZlMA

Time is something we all wish we had more of, but the reality is we have what we’re going to get. When you’re spearheading your own business, time management is essential. This is a great infographic from OwnersUp on the best practices for time management for busy entrepreneurs.

One of the best ways to jumpstart the brainstorming process in the entrepreneurial community is to simply ask, “What is missing in the world?” Many times it's seeking out problems that humans encounter on a daily basis and finding ways to fix them.

Though we’d like to think as entrepreneurs that we can be the jack of all trades, in all honesty, we can’t. We need help! Successful entrepreneurs network and make connections that enable them to find help when needed. Here’s a great article from Forbes! bit.ly/2HXFgWM

Did you know that the founder of McDonald’s was selling paper cups and milkshake mixers until he was 52? Moments of inspiration and success can come at any part of our life’s timeline! Comparing your story to someone else’s won’t do you any good. Focus on your own path!

The healthcare industry is an industry that is not slowing down & because of that, it’s a great market to tap into with their innovative ideas. This article from Fundera explores all of the open doors in the healthcare field for entrepreneurs to discover: bit.ly/2HYZmA8

It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of the every day. Business ownership and entrepreneurship comes with a lot of sacrifices. Sometimes it’s important to step back and remember what inspired you to do this work in the first place. This was your passion first.

Did you know that the founder of Go-Pro came up with his innovative idea while surfing? Nick Woodman went surfing and realized he couldn’t take pictures of himself at the same time. His “aha moment” happened on a surfboard and now we have the GoPro!

Have you ever heard the phrase “eat the frog”? Think about your to-do list, now think about the thing that you keep ignoring or saving for later. That is the frog. Frogs are generally the things you know you need to do, but you don’t want to do. Eat the frog today.

Did you know that today is #WorldEnvironmentDay? With such a huge focus on sustainability these days, environmental #entrepreneurs can make a huge impact! Here's a great article that discusses the advantages of environmental #entrepreneurship: entrepreneur.com/article/320685

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Congratulations to the St. Louis high school students who won top honors in the St. Louis Metro Youth #Entrepreneurship Challenge this past week! Check out their award-winning #startup idea in this article by St. Louis Public Radio: #stream/0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">news.stlpublicradio.org/post/next-big-…

Did you know that St. Louis is the top city for female #entrepreneurs in the country? According to a study by Seek Capital, 2,726 #startups in St. Louis are female-owned, that's 45.2 percent! Check out the full study here: seekcapital.com/blog/cities-wi…

We had a blast at Tuesday's #MVFConnect event! What a great opportunity for #entrepreneurs to learn from local St. Louis business #leaders about #sales, #funding, and #revenue! We can't wait for the next event!

Check out these photos from last night's #MVFConnect event. Local St. Louis #entrepreneurs and #experts talked about #sales and #funding. A big thank you to everyone who spoke last night and to everyone who braved the storm last night to come out!

Our #MVFConnect event is happening TONIGHT 4/30 at Medici MediaSpace from 6:15-8pm! Come hear speakers David Adkin, CoFounder of Foundry Platform, and Jonathan Allen, Editor in Chief of EQ - Entrepreneur Quarterly STL, speak about the connection between #funding and #sales.

Our #MVFConnect event is TOMORROW! Calling all St. Louis #entrepreneurs: come and hear Ryan Brennell, Founder and CEO of Gladitood discuss #sales and #funding. This event is FREE and open to all. It is taking place tomorrow evening, 4/30 at Medici MediaSpace from 6:15-8pm.