TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Juno , a proptech startup which aims to build more sustainable and affordable apartment buildings, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. Like other players in the space, Juno of course touts an approach that it says is far more sustainable than traditional construction methods. Scherr told TechCrunch.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Attendees will hear success stories and gain valuable insights from national thought leaders about solutions for sustainable, equitable economic impact.

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Impact Hub

MAY 23, 2024

This collaborative approach enhanced their creative output and provided a support system, turning competitors into colleagues. The supportive community at the hub offered resources, networking opportunities, and a nurturing environment that enabled the team to thrive. Impact Hub Florence played a crucial role in Filiboosta’s journey.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

At the end of the day, you want a thought partner who’s aligned with your strategy.” Atul National Geographic Explorer, Victoria Herrmann The conversation: Choose your own adventure with National Geographic Explorer, Victoria Hermann The takeaways: Today’s climate problems are also incredible investment opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

We are, indeed, in a moment in time when technology, opportunity and understanding converge toward a more caring way of conducting business at scale. While profits are essential to build a sustainable business, conscious capitalism focuses on purpose beyond the profit. The new wave of consumers is making different choices.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For many cities, a history of red-lining , unequal development, and decisions to build highways through thriving minority communities contributed in significant ways to disparities in wealth and access to opportunities in our neighborhoods. Franklin County, Forward Cities. For me, this hits even closer to home.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

billion for its fifth growth-investment strategy as of April, and it’s reportedly in the market for a $500 million early-stage fund at the moment. The market opportunity seemed pretty sizable, and the company was not consuming any cash. Top VCs have expanded into broader asset managers; is the model sustainable?

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Among these, the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation stands out with its Pangyo Startup Zone, designed to back startups through investment, networking, and dedicated spaces. Situated at Pangyo Startup Campus, these startups not only get an entrepreneurial space but also receive targeted business growth strategies.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

From HAX to the Princeton AI Hub, to the Helix and Edge Works, New Jersey’s innovation story is evolving and our investment in the field will lead to long-term, sustainable economic growth.” I am proud of the creativity and thoughtfulness of the legislature in creating tax incentive programs that attract these innovative enterprises.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 5, 2019

In my opinion, companies are either far too focused on the end sale or the conversion campaign, or they’re on the other end of the spectrum and are only worried about the brand and feel-good creative. So should your digital strategy be focused on driving leads or building your brand? Sales and brand. Brand builds momentum.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For many cities, a history of red-lining , unequal development, and decisions to build highways through thriving minority communities contributed in significant ways to disparities in wealth and access to opportunities in our neighborhoods. FRANKLIN COUNTY, FORWARD CITIES. For me, this hits even closer to home.

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Forward Cities

MAY 13, 2024

And since more equitable business ownership holds great potential for addressing the racial wealth gap, we are on a mission to catalyze wealth-building opportunities for Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous entrepreneurs by transforming the way local communities see, support, and sustain those entrepreneurs.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Having a sustainable and systematic customer acquisition strategy is an essential component of success for any organization, especially as a startup. If you have a product or service to sell, you need a customer acquisition strategy. Building a customer acquisition strategy. Why is customer acquisition important?

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 4, 2024

Discover the metrics they prioritize to measure progress and ensure their business strategies are on track. Keyana Kroeker , CEO, Key Creative Focus on Client Retention Rate One metric that I like to focus on when measuring the success of new business development is the retention rate. And growth will follow.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In any job you either find leadership opportunities for your best people BEFORE they ask or other people start asking them to become leaders somewhere else. As an industry we’re not always as good as we could be about our own “creative destruction” to create the tomorrow of venture capital. So why now? So What Does All This Mean?

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We are deepening our support of work that emerged in the Durham and Raleigh communities in hopes of sustaining their efforts and momentum. Overview Forward Cities seeks to enter a non-exclusive, project-based agreement with one or more suitable contractors to manage the storytelling, documentation, and communications for the BWSF work.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

Currently he is mentoring founders at Santa Clara University and the Blockchain Founders Group on fundraising, go-to-market and scaling strategies. I have always liked creative work (and numbers, which is sort of contradictory) and after a short stint in marketing, I became an Innovation Manager.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The last step is creating a detailed business plan, which includes a marketing strategy and growth plan. This way, I gain a complete understanding of industry changes and emerging opportunities. Once I’ve pinpointed a potential opportunity, I use a combination of market research and customer feedback to shape my concept.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

From collaborating for brand awareness and leads to sharing costs and growing with partnerships, discover the key strategies these leaders recommend for capitalizing on business partnerships. Setting clear terms of collaboration and frequently revisiting shared goals can lead to sustained and mutually beneficial growth.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2021

Influencer marketing is quickly becoming one of the most talked about marketing strategies. With its ability to generate an 11x higher return on investment (ROI) compared to traditional strategies, brands are increasingly turning to influencers to drive brand awareness and source unique content. . Know thy audience.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

But I want to stress that this is just the beginning – the first step in our strategy to partner with high-performing fund managers that see the tremendous business opportunity to invest in high-growth diverse-led startups, an often undervalued yet over performing asset class. Inclusion is the imperative in this next era of innovation.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

A bonus grant is available to teams located in designated opportunity zones. By granting the fellows the financial freedom to focus entirely on their businesses, NJIF is providing an opportunity to accelerate their success.” Diverse teams bring together varied viewpoints, leading comprehensive and creative problem-solving.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Forming an accurate view of what constitutes infringement of intellectual property rights requires a fundamental understanding that copying can never be considered a form of flattery or praise for someone else’s creativity because imitation does not hold any credit to either the original creator nor copycat perpetrator. But what if it wasn’t?

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Together with our local and global partners, we are ideally placed to contribute to a swift, sustainable and just economic recovery. Impact Hub has a replicable model that is financially sustainable and highly efficient while being deeply embedded in local context and ecosystems. . Find out more here.

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StartupNation

MAY 9, 2021

Be firm about how much revenue the business needs to generate and create an actionable strategy for reaching that goal. Reach out to that creative friend who’s always sharing her DIY projects on social media and treat her to virtual coffee in exchange for the opportunity to pick her brain.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 25, 2019

Its application at the level of public policies, business strategies and personal lifestyles would change everything. Only through this change of vision can we be optimistic in the face of challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the Climate Change Agenda. What is the NESI Forum? What can you expect this year?

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

These raw materials are finite, and to exacerbate the situation, the used products are largely dumped in various landfills, missing the opportunity for extra value creation, and adding pressure to the environment. I like the feeling of not knowing and the opportunity to learn.” – Plante Josue from Aflimba. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 24, 2018

Dave is a co-founder and partner at Fathom , a strategy and creative consultancy based in Connecticut. With these benefits in mind, creating opportunities to celebrate is a priority we should all remember. Written by David Louden. However, in what I’ve observed and learned with a bit of research, the payoffs are huge.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Request situations where they had an opportunity to observe your actions. Seek out industry associations, taking advantage of community events such as conferences, workshops, training opportunities, and more. Knowing the Value Proposition is key to establishing a marketing strategy that distinguishes a company from its competition.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mark’s expertise spans incubation, early-stage, and emerging growth companies, and his guidance helps founders, investors, sales leaders, and CEOs establish successful go-to-market strategies and build motivated, high-performing teams. They inspired and motivated, cultivated innovation and creativity. I’m not a product inventor.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

” I jumped to the opportunity. So, that was a big learning and adaptation where regulation and other controls are actually very important for sustained speed of innovation. And really what is the problem, the opportunity that we’re trying to solve? So, this idea of saying, “Okay. Who’s the client?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 19, 2020

I’ve had the opportunity to help business owners strategize their plans using PR as a tool to help navigate through difficult times with clarity. In times of crisis, it’s imperative for startups to build a solid analytics strategy to understand how their businesses are functioning at a granular level. Don’t try to fight it.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“We are grateful to the NJEDA ART program for this profound gift that allows us to showcase world-class talent in our spectacular venues, and share the exuberance of Newark’s creative, artistic vitality.” Newark has always led the way with world-class creative talent,” said Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz (D-Newark).

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EntreWorks Consulting

MARCH 10, 2020

In recent years, many states and communities have embraced food systems and ag/food sector development as core economic development strategies. This is a field with lots of innovation and creativity underway, but one of my favorite efforts has been Vermont’s Farm to Plate programming. You can learn more and sign up for updates here.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

” In comparison, what if you spent months more perfecting it and eventually missed the opportunity or burned yourself out to the point of quitting? Staying attuned to these changes and being willing to pivot our strategies has been instrumental in our growth. Every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 17, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Scharf, a Bio + Health strategy leader and active early-stage investor in the life science and digital health sectors. This ability to easily connect increases opportunities for creative collisions and thus innovation more likely. That is a hit rate unheard of anywhere else.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2022

Yet, now is a very apt time to take another look at the cannabis opportunity in the U.S. That said, the fundamental business opportunity remains intact. Weak markets and a challenging macro environment will test operators, expose misplaced strategies and tighten the wedge between cannabis capital (public or private) and liquidity.

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