Partner Event

UnPluggd – March 6, 2010

As the Indian startup ecosystem continues to develop, there are quite a few myths and roadblocks to overcome. (For instance, the Internet is not happening in India, so you cannot build a successful Internet company in India.) As we all know, entrepreneurs do not worry so much about all this and instead focus on building their businesses.

Bringing such entrepreneurs together under a common platform is what UnPluggd is trying to accomplish. The event will bring together Indian startups that have achieved phenomenal growth within their first few years. These startups have built strong brands and defied the ‘standard’ wisdom of doing business.  They will share their journeys with the audience.

When:  Saturday, March 6, 2010, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where:  Bangalore, India

Find more details and register here or visit www.unpluggd.org.

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SM: Your focus is to train nurse educators but not nurse practitioners, is that correct?

JK: Yes. We do not have a nursing licensing program. There are a lot of programs like that out there. Those programs have a challenge finding enough educators. >>>

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SM: What is the focus of Walden University today?

JK: Today, our focus remains entirely on the mission of the university. That mission remains positive social change. Entrepreneurs are incredibly mission-focused. >>>

Next Strategy Roundtable for Entrepreneurs on Thursday, March 4

Sramana Mitra is offering this free online strategy roundtable for entrepreneurs looking to discuss positioning, financing, and other aspects of a startup venture. Up to 1,000 people can attend, but only the first five who register to pitch will be able to present their business ideas. All attendees are able to join in on the conversations via a live chat.  This hour-long session will begin at 8 a.m. PST/11 a.m. EST/9:30 p.m. IST.

You can find more details and register here.

We hope you’ll join us and share with other entrepreneurs who may be interested.

Roundtable Starting In 30 Minutes

Today’s roundtable is starting in 30 minutes, at 8 a.m. PST/11 a.m. EST/9:30 p.m. IST. Click here to join in.

Educating Working Adults: Walden University President Jonathan Kaplan (Part 1)

Jonathan A. Kaplan has served as president of Walden University since September 2007. Prior to joining Walden University, Jonathan had a distinguished career in government, public policy, and law. He served in the White House as chief of staff of the National Economic Council and special assistant to the president for economic policy under President Clinton. Prior to his government service, he practiced law as an associate at Covington & Burling, a leading international law firm.

SM: Jonathan, what is your personal history leading up to this company?

JK: I was born in Boston and come from a long line of educators. My grandmother was a high school teacher, my mother chaired our local school committee, and my father headed the state board of education for many years. >>>

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