Since fall 2000, lucky students chosen to live in the University of Maryland’s Hinman dorm have had everything they need to start a legitimate business.
Sponsors pledged $2.5 million for a state-of-the-art wireless building where up to 100 students can roam the halls with their laptops, and where they have access to a computer lab featuring expensive business software as well as a conference room complete with cherry table and leather chairs. Once a week, professionals ranging from lawyers to venture capitalists visit to share their experiences and lend a helping hand.
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