In this insightful discussion, Host David Ponraj speaks with John Dearie, President of the Center for American Entrepreneurship (CAE). John lays out a compelling case for why fostering entrepreneurship is pivotal for driving U.S. economic growth, job creation, and innovation. As America faces challenges around lackluster economic performance and declining startup rates, Dearie and his organization are working to put entrepreneurship at the forefront of the policy agenda. Some critical takeaways from this conversation:Why Entrepreneurship Matters:Entrepreneurship is critical for economic growth, job creation, opportunity expansion and rising wagesMost major innovations that have transformed economies stem from startups and entrepreneursU.S. entrepreneurship has been in decline for 4 decades, contributing to slower economic growthReversing this trend is “one of the most important and fundamental challenges facing the country”CAE’s Mission:Educate policymakers on the vital role of entrepreneurship and reduce barriers to starting businessesAdvocate for an “American Entrepreneurship Agenda” addressing capital, talent, regulation, and moreChampion inclusive entrepreneurship by expanding access for women and entrepreneurs of colorSupport entrepreneurs at all stages from starting up to recovering from failurePolicy Victories:Established first Congressional Entrepreneurship Caucuses in House and SenateKey role in bills like the Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act and CHIPS and Science ActDriving policies to restore startup R&D tax treatment and expand the child tax creditPushing for bankruptcy reform, affordable healthcare, and reducing student debt burdens
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In this insightful discussion, Host David Ponraj speaks with John Dearie, President of the Center for American Entrepreneurship (CAE). John lays out a compelling case for why fostering entrepreneurship is pivotal for driving U.S. economic growth, job creation, and innovation. As America faces challenges around lackluster economic performance and declining startup rates, Dearie and his organization are working to put entrepreneurship at the forefront of the policy agenda. Some critical takeaways from this conversation:Why Entrepreneurship Matters:Entrepreneurship is critical for economic growth, job creation, opportunity expansion and rising wagesMost major innovations that have transformed economies stem from startups and entrepreneursU.S. entrepreneurship has been in decline for 4 decades, contributing to slower economic growthReversing this trend is “one of the most important and fundamental challenges facing the country”CAE’s Mission:Educate policymakers on the vital role of entrepreneurship and reduce barriers to starting businessesAdvocate for an “American Entrepreneurship Agenda” addressing capital, talent, regulation, and moreChampion inclusive entrepreneurship by expanding access for women and entrepreneurs of colorSupport entrepreneurs at all stages from starting up to recovering from failurePolicy Victories:Established first Congressional Entrepreneurship Caucuses in House and SenateKey role in bills like the Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act and CHIPS and Science ActDriving policies to restore startup R&D tax treatment and expand the child tax creditPushing for bankruptcy reform, affordable healthcare, and reducing student debt burdens
In this insightful discussion, Host David Ponraj speaks with John Dearie, President of the Center for American Entrepreneurship (CAE). John lays out a compelling case for why fostering entrepreneurship is pivotal for driving U.S. economic growth, job creation, and innovation. As America faces challenges around lackluster economic performance and declining startup rates, Dearie and his organization are working to put entrepreneurship at the forefront of the policy agenda. Some critical takeaways from this conversation:Why Entrepreneurship Matters:Entrepreneurship is critical for economic growth, job creation, opportunity expansion and rising wagesMost major innovations that have transformed economies stem from startups and entrepreneursU.S. entrepreneurship has been in decline for 4 decades, contributing to slower economic growthReversing this trend is “one of the most important and fundamental challenges facing the country”CAE’s Mission:Educate policymakers on the vital role of entrepreneurship and reduce barriers to starting businessesAdvocate for an “American Entrepreneurship Agenda” addressing capital, talent, regulation, and moreChampion inclusive entrepreneurship by expanding access for women and entrepreneurs of colorSupport entrepreneurs at all stages from starting up to recovering from failurePolicy Victories:Established first Congressional Entrepreneurship Caucuses in House and SenateKey role in bills like the Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act and CHIPS and Science ActDriving policies to restore startup R&D tax treatment and expand the child tax creditPushing for bankruptcy reform, affordable healthcare, and reducing student debt burdens