Peace Through Entrepreneurship: Investing in a Startup Culture for Security and Development

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The combined weight of American diplomacy and military power cannot end unrest and extremism in the MiddleEast and other troubled regions of the world, Steven Koltai argues. Could an alternative approach work Koltaisays yes: by investing in entrepreneurship, and reaping the benefits of the jobs created through entrepreneurialstartups.

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We are turning the screw of economic development with a rubber screwdriver." Thats Steve Koltais lively take on what is wrong with much official U.S. foreign assistance. Happily, he has a deeply American solution: harnessing the creativity and energy of people around the world in doing entrepreneurship. Hes both a visionary and a pragmatist; his ideas should occupy a much larger place in U.S. foreign policy."- Anne-Marie Slaughter, President and CEO, New America, and former Director of Policy Planning, U.S. State Department;

"Steven Koltai makes the critical point that joblessness in volatile states is a major national security concern that must be addressed by innovative means. Americas traditional strength in entrepreneurship represents a promising and much needed tool in the fight against joblessness and the hopelessness, anger, and desperation it creates. Koltai has identified and persuasively argued for an important new element in American foreign policy that must be added to our toolkit."- Admiral (Ret.) James G. Stavridis, Dean, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and former Supreme Allied Commander, NATO;

"Innovation and the commercialization of innovation through entrepreneurship are hallmarks of the current world economy. The United States has a natural advantage here, which, as Steven Koltai points out, we are nowhere near using to full potential. This is an important book about an important idea that must have a more prominent place in Americas future international economic relations."- Robert D. Hormats, former Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs;

"An imaginative, innovative, and inspiring book about the power of entrepreneurs to change lives."- Tara D. Sonenshine, former Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs;

"Peace through Entrepreneurship is an important book. It discusses the considerable work that must be undertaken to deliver a truly powerful solution for a global economy."- Leonard A. Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School, and President Emeritus, Babson College;

"A mustread for anyone interested in growing economies and creating inclusive prosperity, detailing the many reasons why entrepreneurship matters. One of them is the extraordinary opportunity entrepreneurship provides for women at all levelsfrom microto small and mediumsize enterprisesto gain economic independence. This is not just the right thing to do but also the smart and strategic thing to do if we want to alleviate poverty, raise the standard of living, enhance development, promote innovation, and drive economic growth."- Melanne Verveer, Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security, Georgetown University, and former U.S. Ambassador for Global Womens Issues

Author Bio

"Steven R. Koltai is a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution and managing director of the entrepreneurship consultancy Koltai and Co. LLC. He is a successful entrepreneur in the telecommunications and event management industries, and from 200911 served as Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Matthew Muspratt is a writer and consultant with expertise in Sub Saharan Africa. He consults on entrepreneurship with Koltai & Co. and has worked in several African countries as a legal adviser to banks, social enterprises, and an access-to-justice organization."