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The Lean Startup is a popular methodology for bootstrapping a tech company. It’s based on experimentation and building products that are stripped down to core elements, shared with customers, and rapidly iterated, based on … [Read more...] about Debating the Lean Startup Approach

Bringing a Policy Focus to Building an Economy that Works for Everyone I attended a virtual briefing from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for the recently released America’s New Business Plan for 2022. The briefing … [Read more...] about America’s New Business Plan for 2022

Note: As a Benefit Corporation in New Mexico, part of our responsibility is to file a report on how well we are doing on our stated purpose. Below is our report. We are grateful for all those who supported us and our … [Read more...] about Santa Fe Innovates – Benefit Corporation Report

In 2000, I had a good job at IBM. I managed worldwide channel marketing for the Tivoli division, working with global systems integrators like Deloitte, distributors like Ingram Micro, and resellers across all geographies. It … [Read more...] about Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and DAOs inspiring Web3

Santa Fe Innovates wrapped up its early-stage program in collaboration with UNM Anderson on Saturday, February 26.  A group of entrepreneurs pitched their startup ideas they have worked on for five weeks to a panel of … [Read more...] about Early-Stage Program on the Outdoor Economy Wraps up with Idea Pitch

Business writing - whether a blog, website, newsletter, press release or article - doesn’t have to be boring. Infact, there are 10 things you can do right now to punch up your prose. Kelly Koepke, content … [Read more...] about Putting the Pizzazz in Your Business Writing

Professor John Benavidez, a Principal Lecturer at The University of New Mexico (UNM) Anderson School of Management, shared his perspective and practices for building an engaged and meaningful social media community for your … [Read more...] about Building Your Social Media Community

Author, founder, and Santa Fe Innovates' mentor Ron Dimon outlined a logical and connected flow of how to plan your business. During this 55-minute workshop, Ron answers your business questions such as: What … [Read more...] about Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting for Social Entrepreneurs

In today’s day and age where 77% of U.S. Americans claim to use social media, a well thought out social media strategy should be a part of any brand’s marketing strategy. Social media is a powerful tool that can help you … [Read more...] about Tips from a Social Media Marketing Professor

Two new lunchtime sessions have been added to the Santa Fe Innovates’ program for social entrepreneurs. These sessions are open to all but require registration for access. Entrepreneurship is challenging. That’s why it’s … [Read more...] about Enhance Your Social Entrepreneur Skills: Business Strategy and Writing