This article is an interesting example of Schoenberger’s assertion that entrepreneurs may be better at evaluating the risks and rewards of available information.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304887104579307000606208592?mod=WSJ_SmallBusiness_LEFTTopStories&mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304887104579307000606208592.html%3Fmod%3DWSJ_SmallBusiness_LEFTTopStories

Interesting look at the public sector trying to team with the private sector in order to spur economic growth among small businesses and start-ups.

https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-29943-315916–,00.html

Interesting article highlighting a growing trend among social entrepreneurs; the use of corporate forms focused on generating profit in order to fund a larger social purpose. Although still relatively rare, social entrepreneurs have begun forming “benefit corporations” or “B corps”, which operate primarily as a profit seeking business. Many social entrepreneurs who have shifted to these business models did so in order to reduce their organizations reliance upon subsidies to fund their goals. These “blended purpose” entities offer critical example of how producing profit and promoting social value are not mutually exclusive goals.

… its potential contribution to job creation, and the SEC’s proposed regulations of it.

For more, see here: http://smallbusiness.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=367055

http://blogs.hbr.org/2013/01/social-impact-investing-will-b/

This is an older article but it was interesting to me from a variety of standpoints. I think for social entrepreneurs who often have a hard time finding adequate capital to fund their organizations, the system this article discusses is particularly promising. If I were a potential investor, I would think that investing in a company that can produce a modest return, promote sustainability, and deliver social impact is a fantastic idea. A system like this seems very attractive for both investors and social entrepreneurs and in that it fulfills both parties’ expectations.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2012/12/07/how-law-schools-and-entrepreneurs-collaborate-to-serve-both-students-and-innovators/

This article looks at how law schools are beginning to collaborate with social entrepreneurs and the benefits that each party can receive from such a relationship.

This article is not quite two years old, but it describes some interesting ways that law schools are preparing law students to advise entrepreneurs.

Shameless paper topic plug.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/06/tech/innovation/3d-gun-video/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

I just saw this article/video on CNN about 3D printed guns. I have done a lot of research on the rise of 3D printing as an innovative and disruptive technology. There is obviously a huge gun debate going on right now; it will be interesting to see just how easy it can be to “make” your own gun at home and what legal ramifications will come with it.

Happy studying/paper writing!

This article touches upon Mr. Stone’s statements regarding the lack of applicants for STEM opportunities.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100633945

http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/It-s-Official-Teens-Are-Bored-With-Facebook-4324476.php

I know this is a little out of nowhere, but this article got me thinking so I thought I would share. I was thinking about how quickly the tech market seems to change and what that means for tech entrepreneurs – especially for those who tied their innovations to Facebook. Also, who is the person these type of tech entrepreneurs should market to? Do these innovations have longer term life or are they like Betamax?