World Business Angel Investment Forum and Georgia State University Join Forces to Foster Global Innovation and Financial Inclusion

    WASHINGTON, DC, January 25, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The World Business Angel Investment Forum's USA Country Office is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the WBAF Financial Inclusion Center and Georgia State University. This exciting entrepreneurial-focused academic collaboration has been established with a strong emphasis on fostering entrepreneurship and promoting financial inclusion for students and faculty, empowering them with the skills and access to resources needed to thrive in the dynamic 21st-century business landscape.

"We are excited to embark on this collaborative venture with the World Business Angel Investment Forum, leveraging their expansive global network and expertise in angel investments alongside our own portfolio of entrepreneurship-centric initiatives and programs. This new relationship will contribute to the Beyond College to Careers pillar of our strategic plan by increasing our students' exposure to the innovation economy. Together, we're poised to unlock an unparalleled potential for both organizations" stated Dr. M. Brian Blake, President of Georgia State University.

"This collaboration nurtures innovative thinking, the cornerstone of sustainable, responsible innovation ecosystems. These ecosystems are vital for fostering entrepreneurship, driving economic growth and shaping the future workforce" stated Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, WBAF USA Country Director.

The World Business Angel Investment Forum and Georgia State University have joined forces with a clear focus on justice, diversity, and financial inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together, their mission is to ignite innovation, foster economic growth, and cultivate a thriving ecosystem that champions inclusivity, ensuring that entrepreneurship becomes a powerful driver of opportunity and prosperity for all students and faculty."

About Georgia State University

As a top research university at the epicenter of Atlanta's bustling corporate and governmental hub, Georgia State University (GSU) proudly stands as the sole R1 institution in the United States to bear the esteemed mantle of a primarily Black institution (PBI). This unique confluence of excellence positions our university community as visionary leaders, poised to ignite a transformative journey in redefining the landscape of entrepreneurship. Offering degrees from the associate through the doctoral levels across twelve colleges/schools, GSU brings a range of entrepreneurship opportunities to our students. Students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business connect analytical skills with business concepts in immersive experiences, allowing them to capture value from innovation in rapidly changing environments. The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies offers degrees in social entrepreneurship, and the Institute for Biomedical Sciences offers degrees in biomedical enterprise. Across degree programs, GSU students engage with the CollabTech Incubator, Creative Media Industries Institute, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute to connect, collaborate, and create through learning and mentorship opportunities.

About the World Business Angel Investment Forum's Financial Inclusion Center:

WBAF, an international organization dedicated to facilitating access to finance for businesses ranging from startups to scale-ups, has an overarching mission to generate more jobs and promote global social justice. It endeavors to collaborate globally, creating innovative financial instruments that benefit innovators, startups, and SMEs. WBAF's engagement spans various sectors, including business and politics, emphasizing the paramount importance of the public interest. The WBAF Financial Inclusion Center, an integral part of WBAF, plays a pivotal role in realizing these goals.

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