Entrepreneurship+in+the+United+States

Audrey, Daniel, Sebastian & Thomas

 * Entrepreneurship in the United States – distinctive American Characteristics**

a. Why entrepreneurship in the U.S.? b. What is entrepreneurship? statements/opinions and thoughts on entrepreneurship c. Defining entrepreneurship, a try d. Lead, innovate and commercialize
 * I. Introduction**

a. Motivational background
 * II. Influencing factors on success of American entrepreneurship**
 * Motives for starting a business in general
 * Motives for starting businesses in the U.S.

b. Cultural framework
 * Culture in the US - personal characteristics of American entrepreneurs
 * Role of diversity of population
 * Perception of failure / risk taking as a cultural trait

c. Educational framework
 * Entrepreneurship education in the U.S.
 * Institutional frame - the university campus

d. Governmental framework
 * Government R&D investments
 * Taxes and legislation
 * Patents

e. Role of mature firms

f. Role of venture capital
 * Function of venture capital
 * Business angels as a special form of venture capitalists
 * Exit channels


 * Conclusion**

Audrey Thomas Daniel Sebastian

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