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School of International and Public Affairs

How Cities Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Special Entrepreneurship Event

Wednesday, November 14th

12:00pm-2:00pm

Room 1512, SIPA Building

Free Registration

John Dearie, Founder of the Center for American Entrepreneurship and Euan Robertson, Director of Planning Columbia Technology Ventures and former EVP New York City Economic Development Corporation discuss how city governments are fostering entrepreneurship and innovation,including a case study on Amazon HQ2 bid – and how the Columbia Community can leverage key tools and instruments implemented by cities.  Moderated by Hollie Russon Gilman Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Faculty of International, this event is for students and founders looking to tap into every resource possible to help launch their ventures.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.