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Watson (nonprofit)

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Watson, formerly known as Watson University, is a nonprofit organization based out of Boulder, Colorado[1]. Founded in 2013 by Eric Glustrom[2][3], Watson is a new learning model tailored for next-generation innovators, leaders, and social entrepreneurs.[4]

Watson helps students develop and advance solutions to the toughest challenges facing the world[5]. Students can come to Watson for either a semester-long business incubator [6] or earn a Bachelor's degree in Social Entrepreneurship from Lynn University through their partnership with the University as Watson Institute.[7]

At Watson, students, referred to as scholars[2], receive mentorship and training in ideation, rapid prototyping, fundraising, leadership and management, and team building. Mentors and entrepreneurs coach participants in the "Watson Lab" and via "Master Courses".[7]

References[edit]

  1. "Watson University - Crunchbase". Crunchbase.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Ryan: Watson University helps nerds' dreams come true".
  3. Ashoka. "An Unexpected Revolution in Higher Education".
  4. Podcast, Terms Of Reference. "TOR172 - A New Model For Higher Education with Eric Glustrom of Watson – Terms Of Reference Podcast – Podcast". Podtail.
  5. https://www.chautauqua.com/portfolio/the-watson-scholars/
  6. "Watson Semester Incubator for Young Social Entrepreneurs". 15 September 2017.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Doing well by doing good: Social ventures on the rise in South Florida".


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