The Blueprint: Volume 78

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(... cause entrepreneurship ain't easy)

Opportunity of the Week

The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC)

The GSVC leads entrant teams through an experiential learning process to develop innovative, scalable solutions to the world’s greatest challenges using technology. Through their global network of 20-plus partner schools and competitions, they give teams the connections, support, and exposure needed to advance their social ventures. In all, $80,000 in awards are available. First prize is $40,000.

Learn more and apply here. Applications are due December 3, 2018.

Insider Webinar Series

Product Development: How to Get it Right from the Very Beginning

Join us next Tuesday, November 13th at 4:00 PM EST for the next installment of FOC's Insider Webinar Series featuring Jared Simmons, Founder & Principal of Outlast Consulting LLC.

Overview:
The product development process is critical to the launch of a successful product - whether it's a widget or digital download, however so many people rush through it. This webinar covers the core elements that underpin even the most complex product development processes.

In this webinar, participants will learn how to apply Fortune 100 product development principles in a small business/startup environment.

Check out the schedule below and click here to sign up for this, and future sessions of our Insider Series!

Featured Event

On stage, you'll hear from amazing founders who share the lessons they've learned.

Offstage, you can meet one-on-one with Entrepreneur editors, local investors, and other entrepreneurs who share your interests—and who might even be your next partner.

Finally, if you’d like, you can try pitching your way into their hit show Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. They're holding a casting call—check the website for details!

Click here to learn more.

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Our database contains high-caliber businesses from all over the country headed by founders who are driven and focused on reaching their goals.

If you'd like to be considered for the database, please fill out this application. New businesses are added to our database on the last week of every month!

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