Entrepreneurs’ Resources

Entrepreneur - Individual, or a group of individuals who start a new business and assume the financial risk of the initiation, operation and management of a given business or undertaking. Venture capital is often used to finance the startup costs in return for an equity share. Once the business is established, an entrepreneur may choose to raise additional capital by selling equity shares to the public through an initial public offering.

Innovator - One who recognizes opportunities and organizes resources to take advantage of the opportunity. Someone who attempts to profit by risk and initiative.

“Silicon Valley’s ultimate competitive advantage in the global marketplace is freedom. There is no place on the planet where there is so much freedom to fail — over an over again … where engineering and entrepreneurial teams are driven to push the envelop of change, and their most important fuel is pizza … where entrepreneurs believe that they can change the world … and no one cares about who you are — your title, how much money you have, or the color of your skin. What counts in the Valley is what you can achieve. It is the best place, bar none, for entrepreneurs to launch their dreams.”

Dr. Bill Musgrave
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Enterprise Network of Silicon Valley

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Start Up a Business
Associations & Centers
Incubators
Venture Capital Funding / Financing

Start Up a Business

There is a lot to know before starting business. In addition to having knowledge about your industry, you typically need to learn about complying with laws and regulations of your local government. The links below will help you get started.

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Associations & Centers

Associations and Centers provide businesses in Silicon Valley with an innovative and supportive environment where they can find the resources they need to help them succeed in today’s growing economy.

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Incubators

The benefits of incubation are well documented and give startup companies an increased chance for success. Incubators provide entrepreneurs access to resources and to a network of seasoned professionals driven to accelerate their growth in order to develop strong, strategic relationships.

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Venture Capital Funding / Financing

There is usually money if there is a great entrepreneur with a strong vision and a solid model going into a large market.

The Silicon Valley is a magnet for innovators, and continues to lead all regions in venture capital and entrepreneurship. This leadership should provide for a thriving economy in the years ahead. JVSilicon Valley provides a platform for leaders to continue to nurture that magnet to innovation, and helps the different interests of the region to better understand each other and work toward a common goal of progress.
Tim Draper, Founder, Managing Director
Draper Fisher Jurvetson

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