Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

For high-growth entrepreneurs, success often comes down to one thing: your ability to negotiate what you need. Join us for a session on how founders can turn negotiation into a practiced, repeatable skill. Register now → na2.hubs.ly/H058wPH0 #entrepreneurship #communityclass

The strongest startup regions aren’t always the ones with the most VC deals. 🚦 ARIE shows how income-based outcomes tell a different story—think Pittsburgh and Columbus. See what’s really driving entrepreneurial success and how policy can keep up 👇

Scaling a business shouldn’t feel chaotic. Join our free live session: Scaling Without the Chaos — Operational & Leadership Systems for Sustainable Growth with Mike Miles. 📅 Feb 24 | 🕙 10 AM PT | 💻 Free Save your spot → na2.hubs.ly/H03Rm3t0 #Entrepreneurship

We're excited to see Mike Miles host one of our upcoming Community Classes! If you’re looking to scale your business without the chaos, this session is a must-attend. Learn more and register today: pages.nasdaqcenter.org/community-clas…

Who’s the founder in your world whose potential you’d bet on every time? Nominate them for Milestone Circles and help turn their next 12 months into a clear, supported, milestone-driven journey. 👉 Nominate someone ready for their next chapter: na2.hubs.ly/H03llc50

Portland's startup ecosystem secret: the front door matters, but the reason to stay matters more. High-performing regions turn talent inflows into founders by pairing attraction with belonging. Full case study → na2.hubs.ly/H03kqx-0 #ARIE2025 #PDX #Entrepreneurship

Capital starts with relationships. Join us to learn how early community engagement unlocks grants, philanthropic funding, and CDFI loans before you're "investor-ready." Register → na2.hubs.ly/H03kfT70 #AccessToCapital #FounderEducation

Live January 14 | 10AM PT. Mark your calendars Join the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and KPMG for a virtual session on making smarter, more cost-effective benefits decisions as your team grows. Register now, free and online! na2.hubs.ly/H02-3Nv0

New Orleans ARIE insight: One local program helped 13 businesses secure $9.8M in contracts in 2024—while supporting access to $1.78M in community loans. Procurement + community capital = founders validated before they ever pitch a VC. na2.hubs.ly/H02X7Xh0 #ARIE2025 #NOLA

New Orleans proves you don't need a direct flight to Sand Hill Road to build a thriving startup ecosystem. Traction first. Capital-efficient founders. Procurement as validation. na2.hubs.ly/H02Xbr30 #ARIE2025 #NewOrleans

Nicola Corzine on Yahoo Finance: ARIE shows where startup momentum is accelerating. “Place and space allows entrepreneurs to take that first leap of faith.” Top 20 metros include Albany, Austin, San Diego, Seattle, Kansas City. Download: na2.hubs.ly/H02RpxW0 #Innovation

From equity structure to exit strategy—tax law affects every founder’s move. Join us Nov 4 for Tax Readiness: Staying Compliant and Competitive in 2025 with @KPMG_US's Gerard Narendran. 🎟️ Save your seat → eventbrite.com/e/tax-readines… #NasdaqCenter #Finance #Founders

⏰ Last day to apply! Be part of the Winter 2026 Milestone Makers: CleanTech cohort—12 weeks of coaching, mentorship, and visibility for founders tackling our planet’s biggest challenges. Apply by midnight → nasdaqcenter.org/milestone-make… #MilestoneMakers #CleanTech #NasdaqCenter

Courage isn’t innate—it’s a skill. Join @RanjayGulati (@HarvardHBS) on Oct 31, 10am PT for How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage. 💡 Learn the 9 Cs of courage ⚙️ Turn fear → action 🌍 Build bold teams 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/how-to-be-bo… #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

Early-stage founders—don’t let messy HR derail your growth. Join us Oct 30 (12–1pm PDT) for HR & Payroll 101 with @StacyLitteral of BPM ✅ Avoid risk ✅ Build scalable systems ✅ Hire + pay with confidence 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/human-resour… #StartupTips #Entrepreneurship

Today’s fastest-growing brands share one advantage: they know how to use AI to streamline and scale. Dhana Pawar—Veratempo, @NeythriFund—for a hands-on session designed to turn artificial intelligence from buzzword into business advantage. Register: eventbrite.com/e/ai-for-retai…

Thinking about acquiring—or being acquired—in 2025? Join our upcoming M&A Bootcamp, featuring expert insights from @KPMG_US and @wilsonsonsini on how to navigate today’s deal-making climate. Learn current best practices on Oct 24 | 9–11:30am PT 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/fall-2025-ma…

AI won’t fix broken operations, but it WILL magnify the chaos. Join Nelly Yusupova (@DigitalWoman), Founder of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs, for a high-impact session on streamlining your systems before layering on automation. Register: eventbrite.com/e/you-cant-aut…

🚨 Happening TOMORROW! Join Anna Steffeney of @FamTechOrg for “Fundraising on Your Terms” — learn how to raise <$100K, protect your equity & plan for more. 🗓 Oct 16 | 10–11am PT 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/fundraising-… #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurs #Founders