"Innovation is at the heart of every business venture. It is something that can be taught, learned and purposefully applied to succeed as an entrepreneur."
- Dr. Deborah A. Osgood
Knowledge Institute specializes in entrepreneurial education and small business development by providing innovative learning solutions and training programs for academic institutions, economic development agencies, government business assistance programs and individuals.
Active philanthropically, Knowledge Institute is also the founding and primary sponsor of America's Entrepreneurial Education Network (the Network), the most comprehensive entrepreneurial education and resource referral network in the United States and its territories. Additional Network supporters include leading providers of business-to-business products and services who underwrite educational content to help business owners and managers make informed purchasing decisions.
Recognized as experts in small business development and experiential learning systems, Knowledge Institute founders are both scholars and practitioners in the field of entrepreneurship. Dr. Deborah Osgood, CEO, is the creator and chief architect of multiple entrepreneurial development communities and author of An Entrepreneurial Systems Approach to Dropout Prevention: A Student-Centric Approach to Academic Engagement, and Who Am I? A Guide to Career Focus. Dr. William Osgood, CFO, is a serial entrepreneur, author, professor and consultant. He has written over 25 business management books published in multiple languages and distributed internationally.