Impact Hub

APRIL 16, 2019

Hidden staircases and historic artifacts contrast the colorful furnishing and modern office equipment, providing an inspiring backdrop for social innovation, technology and the realization of ideas. Impact Hub Bergen was an early starter amongst social innovation spaces and joined the global Impact Hub network in 2008.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 24, 2023

ZEBOX , an international accelerator network founded by shipping conglomerate CMA CGM to introduce more tech innovation into the supply chain industry, announced today the launch of its APAC headquarters. The company says it has already reduced carbon emissions per container carried by 50% since 2008.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 1, 2024

Since its launch, the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO) has been more than a funding vehicle; it’s been a launchpad for culturally inspired innovation and a community of support for under-networked founders. His career began in advertising, but the 2008 recession prompted him to shift to radiology.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The CFE is a unit of the College of Engineering and the Center has helped more than 30,000 researchers and students since 2008. ZLI immerses students into entrepreneurial environments where they can create, lead, and shape innovative ventures. The U-M’s Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) is one of the key engines driving that growth.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The last closed market we had was from about September 2008 until June 2009--10 months. These closed periods have more to do with trends in other markets or macro fears than they have anything to do with prospects for innovation. International and non-Valley startup communities are developing at a rapid pace.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Also, it’s why I started an Impact Hub (Amsterdam, 2008), why I served on the global Board (2015-2018) and contributed through other roles, and why I want to continue to serve the network. A: I have a passion for water and social innovation. ” – Tatiana Glad. You can read more in our recent Impact Report.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2021

A little startup by the name of Dropbox competed in the Battlefield at TC50 (the precursor to Disrupt) way back in 2008. TechCrunch is on the hunt for innovative, game-changing startups to take the Startup Battlefield challenge and wrangle with the best-of-the-best at TC Disrupt 2021 in September. Need an example? Are you game?

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Founders Coop

JANUARY 11, 2023

We started the firm in 2008, on the cusp of the Global Financial Crisis, and it’s somehow fitting to be entering our 15th year as the laws of financial gravity reassert themselves once again. Founders’ Co-op turns fifteen this year. Here’s to the next fifteen years!

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

In 2008, he ended up in a clinic, spending $35,000 on every kind of blood, stool, saliva or urine test there was to figure out why he continued to get sick. We continue to innovate around how we do something amazing for our customers, and we also innovate on how we get the message out there in a very cluttered world.”.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2011

Investments in innovation can often have unforeseen positive ripple effects. Back at the end of 2008, when the economy was in the tank, and funding was tough to come by, NYC Seed, a small local fund with some government and local academic backing supported my startup, Path 101.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

Startups will have five minutes to pitch their companies, business models and innovative ideas — followed by a Q&A with our superb panel of judges. Ben has been active in the NYC tech community for almost 20 years. Shardul joined Index in 2008. Apply here. Shardul Shah, Index Ventures. Image Credits: Index Ventures.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

We have previously raised funds in 1996 ($200 million), 2000 ($400 million) and 2008/9 ($200 million). It is 12,000 sq ft of indoor /outdoor space and we’re building into a community work environment. Like many modern VCs, we’re committed to investing in the community and in our portfolio companies.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

Husk Power Systems , a clean energy company that has been at the forefront of fueling rural electrification since 2008, is planning to launch 500 solar mini-grids in Nigeria over the next five years. The company plans to have additional technological and business model innovations, and the use of AI and IoT to remotely manage its fleet.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

That’s painful, but for perspective: TechCrunch tracked more than 100,000 tech layoffs between August and December 2008. Before Karl Alomar became managing partner of VC firm M13, he led one company through the dot-com bust of 2000 and helped another survive the Great Recession of 2008. Jack Hallam, growth and community lead, Ammo.

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Jason Malki

MARCH 24, 2023

She received her Bachelor of Arts in History and Women’s and Gender Studies from Pace University in New York City in 2008. Simultaneously, she worked as the Program Manager for the Quality of Life Innovations Program for an educational nonprofit called Working in Support of Education in Midtown.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

It was all there--and you could say that we really didn't get much feature or purpose innovation after that for a long time. The seminal application of the collaborative web--Github--was launched in April 2008. He said that Flickr taught us all about social applications--and gave birth to Web 2.0 Need to find a collaborator?

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

AUGUST 15, 2021

After all, Selexys scaled from a TBFP investment back in 2008, to being acquired by Novartis in a $665 million deal. But innovation and job creation through entrepreneurship isn’t only about the destination; it’s about the journey it takes to get there. It’s a journey. How we bring in great founders. This is happening.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

“This exciting partnership builds upon our ongoing work to boost Colorado’s strong economy, bring good-paying jobs to Coloradans in rural communities, and support small businesses,” said Governor, Jared Polis. “As Entrepreneurs drive rural communities and the world forward in incredible ways.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

“This exciting partnership builds upon our ongoing work to boost Colorado’s strong economy, bring good-paying jobs to Coloradans in rural communities, and support small businesses,” said Governor, Jared Polis. “As Entrepreneurs drive rural communities and the world forward in incredible ways.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

In 2008, he founded StackOverflow , and it has become the foundation for a question and answer platform called StackExchange. Mark: Apple is like China, they have introduced an incredibly amount of innovation to the market. They’ve forced the entire industry to innovate and change. Stackoverflow was created in 2008.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

OCTOBER 10, 2021

BrewFest showcases Oklahoma breweries, wineries and distilleries while boosting awareness of Oklahoma’s diverse bioscience industry represented by the Oklahoma Bioscience Association, the voice of Oklahoma’s dynamic and diverse bioscience and life science community. Vendors will be spread throughout the open concourse.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

Bernhard Niesner, the co-founder and CEO of Busuu, which was founded in 2008, sees Duolingo as an entry-level tool that can help users migrate to its human-interactive service. “If If you want to be fluent, Duolingo needs innovation,” Niesner said.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Tatiana Glad, current Co-Founder and Director of Impact Hub Amsterdam (since 2008), brings diverse experience to our global leadership team. This network is a community full of talent, drive and a genuine commitment to radically transform the way we do business. Tatiana holds an MSc in sustainable business practice. About Impact Hub.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2022

” The financing brings the San Mateo, California-based company’s total raised since its 2008 inception to $600 million. In 2017, Veev Group began to focus on prefabrication capabilities, and by 2018 it formally pivoted to what it described as “a vertically integrated developer focused on building innovation.”

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer made the decision to take her community service commitment to a new level in November 2008 when she successfully ran for the Ward 6 City Council seat. Women business leaders have created mentorship networks to help support a culture of innovation and risk-taking.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

You believe that leaders should embrace their culture and values more deeply in a crisis and cite the 2008 Great Recession as an example. What are your innovative and creative approaches to attract millennials and turn them into “raving fans?”. I have learned that mental capital is just as valuable as financial and physical capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2015

I saw this in 2001-2003 and in 2008-2010. She said that Korea really wants to build a “creative economy” and that understanding why the US is so innovative was important to her.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

In 2008, I was a medical device salesman frustrated with the fabric, fit and functionality of my undergarments,” says Patterson. “I SOLUTION : Create the right mix of people who can come up with innovative ideas and people who know how to execute on those ideas. Shannon Burns is the community manager at Tommy John , a menswear brand.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Back in late 2008, I noticed that one of my Flickr contacts seemed to be short a few photos--like, a few thousand of them. What's really exciting is the enthusiasm among the tech community for services that help enterprises, small businesses, and consumers alike move to the cloud. The origin of this company is pretty interesting.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2023

Additionally, a group of VCs released the following statement, which reads: “SVB-UK is a trusted and valued partner of the entire innovation ecosystem powering founders and the venture capital industry. A recently announced Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, may not be enough, if 30% of UK tech startups are wiped out.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

So, in 2009, Adrian created Adrian’s Network , an innovative and (very) successful business networking community that combines virtual networking (think conference calls and webinars) with in-person meetings. The economic recession in 2008 was the catalyst for Adrian’s networking business. Adrian’s Network.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2018

Bonus lesson: Mistakes are the fertile ground of innovation! The strategy of 2008 serves as a pivotal lesson of our 15-year life. It shows up everywhere: how you greet people in your office , how your website looks, how your physical office looks, and even how you and your employees show up in the community. Our offering?

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

From 2007 to 2011, during which the Great Recession of 2008-09 took place, the construction industry lost approximately 2 million workers. Overall, we are very optimistic about construction robotics and hope to see more companies attempt to solve the issues in productivity with breakthrough technologies, as well as innovative business models.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

We also talked about the emergence of New York City as the “hot” new area of entrepreneurship, VC and innovation driven by the quantification of the online advertising industry. Founded in August 2008 in Palo Alto, CA, by Sam Christiansen and Keith Lee. Grockit – Provides online adaptive test prep services and community.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2023

As Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan put it, this could set startups and innovation back by 10 years. ” “But already a debate is raging in the venture capital community and investors are picking sides. This is not a story of the week; it’s a story for the weeks and months ahead. With that, thank you for being here.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 21, 2020

The Impact Hub network brings together like-minded social entrepreneurs, innovators, partners, and industry professionals who are passionate about creating lasting change in places and for people who are the most in need. In times of crisis, many of us become innovators, whether we sought to or not.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2023

” “But already a debate is raging in the venture capital community and investors are picking sides. government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank but is concerned about depositors reeling from what is the worst bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis and will try to help them, TC’s Manish Singh reports.

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