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In an effort to foster entrepreneurialism within Second Life, Edelman and The Electric Sheep Company are teaming up to sponsor a Second Life Business Plan competition. . . . Over the next few months, we will be accepting business plan entries, and the winner of the contest can gain sole access to a Second Life private island for 6 months, as well as L$350,000 seed money, and strategic guidance from Edelman and The Electric Sheep Company. Two runners-up can win L$100,000. Your business needs to be focused on the Second Life community, but there are no requirements as to what kind of business.

The companies are holding a panel to discuss entrepreneurship in the virtual world of Second Life this Friday. Deadline for entries to the competition is February December 20th. (more…)