TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

Snap’s in-house Yellow accelerator program, which invests in startups, has debuted its fifth batch of investments. The company invests $150,000 in each Yellow startup for an equity stake as part of the accelerator program, which first launched in 2018. Meet SelfieCircus and 8 more in Snapchat’s new startup accelerator.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Building Legacies Out of Movements), an accelerator program for social entrepreneurs of color. Through knowledge sharing and funding, the program cultivates a thriving ecosystem for changemakers to accelerate impact and deliver initiatives at the intersection of sport, equity and creativity for Black and Latinx communities. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

Some MyEO DX members are angel investors and serial entrepreneurs with deep knowledge about the process and strategy behind buying and selling companies. The attendees must be EO members, EO Accelerator participants, or their vetted guest, such as a spouse or business partner. Who can attend DX22?

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

This center is envisioned as a comprehensive hub, encompassing an IT park, a technology park, startup support groups, cultural and spiritual centers, libraries, a sports complex, and housing facilities for employees and resident entrepreneurs. in foreign currency and 12% p.a. in national currency.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2017

Meet Hana Laurenzo—one of the many entrepreneurs who discovered a wealth of learning and possibility in the EO Accelerator program. But it wasn’t until a client told her about the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) that she felt she was on to something special. So, Hana waited. From my first day of learning, I was amazed.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration. With the opening of HAX, Newark accelerates its momentum as an emergent global hub for manufacturing and technological breakthroughs.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

(March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. Some of the greatest areas of innovation opportunity are at the intersection of sectors historically segregated , e.g., computational biology. Starting a new business as a student is daunting. Right here.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2024

Through the Innovation Challenge, CharmHealth provides a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, students, nonprofits and philanthropists to share groundbreaking ideas with the investors, incubators and partners who can bring them to market and effectively advance care. CharmHealth goes beyond providing just funding or mentorship to winners.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 18, 2017

We had a chance to speak with cryptocurrency investor Philippe Theunissen (PT) and brand consultant Qin Guo (QG) in Shanghai, and here’s what they had to say about their experiences as EO Accelerator participants. EO: HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE EO ACCELERATOR PROGRAM? As entrepreneurs, we knew each other and went to the same events.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 30, 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, the inaugural cohort of startups from i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator program presented their groundbreaking innovations during the Bridge2 Demo Day at Sailor & The Dock in Oklahoma City. During Demo Day, attendees heard pitch presentations from five founders who participated in the initial Bridge2 cohort.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

The planet-loving folks at the Sustainable Ocean Alliance started an accelerator a couple years back focusing on very early stage companies, but this year they’re expanding the program to accept those who have already closed their first round. Ocean Solutions Accelerator’s third wave tackles a new set of aquatic challenges.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Here’s a list of top sources for funding minority entrepreneurs. The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. It is a great resource for minority entrepreneurs with a more specific funding need.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Monkey and Me: A Real Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs” by Mike Smerklo. By asking for help, I’m frequently able to accelerate solutions and growth at levels I wouldn’t have thought possible, and I’m strengthening my relationship with my network, as well. The following is adapted from “Mr. Author Mike Smerklo).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It provides opportunities for mentorship. The world of STEM is constantly changing, so you’ll always have opportunities to learn and grow in your career. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. It gives women a voice in organizational decision-making.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

In the middle of the pandemic, Ross says it’s time to actually buckle in and accelerate. She and Ramon talk about why a global consulting giant has launched a program to elevate black founders and entrepreneurs. Another area she says needs attention is new opportunities. Kathryn says we are in unprecedented times.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

Nathan Ohle kicked things off by acknowledging that in recent years, the IEDC has broadened its understanding of the importance of small business growth and entrepreneur support and how vital these strategies are to the prosperity of communities of all sizes. Nathan Ohle. Take a demand-driven approach. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A range of organizations now offer grants to Minority business owners Corporations, associations and foundations offer grant programs specifically for minority entrepreneurs and small business owners. The best approach is to review each grant opportunity and then confirm it is active in the coming period.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Black Innovation Alliance and Village Capital today announced Resource, a national initiative aimed at boosting the efforts of entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) led by, and focused on, founders of color. Resource aims to give local accelerators and incubators support in the form of training and community.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) actively scouts startups within game development, information security, and big data sectors. For instance, in August 2023, under the ‘Global Accelerator for Revitalizing Business in Pangyo’ initiative, GBSA identified 12 startups showing immense potential.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. million in bonus grant funding.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

tl;dr + Techstars was once one of the world’s leading accelerator programs, but has steadily been eclipsed by Y combinator. From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

Here’s a great story from an entrepreneur who bootstrapped her business that will help give you an idea of how you can scale your business via bootstrapping. Related: This Entrepreneur Shares How She Bootstrapped Her Startup (and How You Can, Too). Accelerators. Friends and family. Angel investing and venture capital (VC).

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I spoke with Sopoong chief executive Max Sang-Yeop Han , a serial entrepreneur who joined Sopoong in 2016 and acquired the firm in 2019, to learn about the VC’s plans. Nine of the 16 portfolio companies are participating in Sopoong’s first accelerator program, which launched in June and runs for six months.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. Mentors have years of working in the industry they are consulting for and can identify business opportunities for the startup. That’s where mentors come in.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2019

Craig Hall, the writer of Boom: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startups , shares his view on the current state of entrepreneurship in the U.S. . I began comparing my personal experience as an entrepreneur starting my business 50 years ago to the entrepreneurial ecosystem today. What prompted you to write Boom ?

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StartupNation

APRIL 5, 2021

Grant programs offering free money are hard to come by, which is why many entrepreneurs frequently end up applying for small business loans or try crowdfunding to start or expand their companies. Here is a list of grants for minority women entrepreneurs: Power Forward Grant Program. Rebuild the Block Grants.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia disclosed 15 early-stage startups it has selected for the seventh cohort of its accelerator program Surge, pushing ahead with new investments even as the deal activity has considerably slowed in the region. Cocoon Capital and Entrepreneur First are co-investors.).

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator , funded by a $300,000 contribution from the bank, aims to empower female entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a positive social impact. Through this initiative, aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs will have access to vital resources such as training, mentorship, and seed funding.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In addition, COMEUP has introduced an online business matching program, operational year-round, to broaden investment and collaboration opportunities crucial for startup growth. This program provides a unique platform for mentorship, networking, and investment opportunities for early-stage startups from South Korea and beyond.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

acquisition of Duo Security gave Ann Arbor its first modern unicorn, the CFE was experiencing record demand for more entrepreneurship education and opportunities. Zell Entrepreneurs is an elite program designed to provide support to students who are dedicated to work on their businesses full-time upon graduation. Just as the $2.4B

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Geography does not determine success—it may surface some unique challenges, but it also gives unique opportunities. The term “entrepreneur” encompasses a wide range of diverse businesses in rural communities, from those thinking about starting a business to longtime business owners.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Almost 10 years ago, I had my first experience with a professional Forum when I joined Entrepreneurs’ Organization. In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. Then, they explain the action taken in that situation, and the outcome.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

There are fantastic rewards to be had for those who know how to exploit the new opportunities for business funding that arise in times like these. In this post, I’ll cover six realistic ways startups and entrepreneurs can fund their business , including: Incubators or accelerators. Funding from incubators or accelerators.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. To provide an opportunity for VCs and senior executives to engage with the community by giving back rather than just attending more cocktail parties.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In March, two Nigerian startups, Treepz ( formerly Plentywaka ) and TalentQL got into the Techstars Toronto accelerator program alongside eight other companies. The program , held virtually , provided these startups with funding ($100,000 convertible note and $20,000 stipend), mentorship and access to its network.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Silicon Valley loves to celebrate the cult of the dropout — the inspired entrepreneur who decides that traditional education isn’t for her because it teaches her nothing of relevance, slows her down, and, in a world of readily available information, no longer gates learning resources like it once did.

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