This Issue:
In our newest Finance issue, Link celebrates MIT Enterprise Forum’s Global Broadcast sponsored by NASDAQ and titled “Are You Ready for IPO?” We address the questions surrounding public financing with the Global Broadcast panelist Jonathan Goldstein. Ann Winblad reveals to us the secrets of Venture Capitalists. Bob McCooey, Nasdaq’s Head of Global Capital Markets, describes the strategy behind their global expansion and the variety of support services NASDAQ offers. Billionaire philanthropist Seymour Schulich shares his advice on success in life and business. Hala Fadel, Chair of the Pan Arab Region Enterprise Forum chapter, talks to us about the amazing success of the first ever Arab MIT Business Plan competition. Joost Bonsen discusses the newly formed Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship. Mark Lawrence, Chair of MIT EF in Toronto, discusses alternative public financing options in Canada. We also have links to articles on exciting entrepreneurial topics from our media partners at Inc. and Fast Company and more.
Remember, as a member of the MIT EF community, Link is your publication, so please share some of the unique ideas from your chapter or suggest topics and resources you believe would benefit our readers. Contact us at: mitef-news@mit.edu.
Patrick Robinson
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