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Paris-based accelerator The Family sues co-founder Oussama Ammar

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The Family co-founder and CEO Alice Zagury announced in a blog post that the French startup accelerator is suing Oussama Ammar for multiple claims — breach of trust, forgery and use of forgery. Back in 2011, Ammar used to work for a company called Be Sport. Since 2020, we have been trying to find an amicable solution.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

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the free YC Startup School courses). Network effects have evolved, moving away from the traditional physical spaces to digital ones. Angel investments in 2022 equaled those from 2006 to 2011 combined. Moreover, rumors of deeply unethical behavior at accelerators are starting to surface frequently. Peer groups.

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PetHub’s Clemens is Leading Innovation in the Pet Tech Industry

Jason Malki

the first networked database in the U.S. She joined PetHub in June of 2011 as the modern pet ID tag startup was in its beginning stages. We launched the first networked database and QR-coded pet ID tags in the United States in 2010. for pets and pet parents. What is it that excites you about what you’re building?

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

I suggest start by looking at the many programs offered by the Fortune 500’s startup networks. Google for Startups Accelerator. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation’s network of founders, investors, and scientists.”. Pioneer.app. “Get

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

I suggest start by looking at the many programs offered by the Fortune 500’s startup networks. Google for Startups Accelerator. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation’s network of founders, investors, and scientists.”. Pioneer.app. “Get

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Nigerian fintech Appzone raises $10M for expansion and proprietary technology

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In 2011, the company launched its first core banking product targeting microfinance institutions. Since its inception , the Google for Startups Accelerator alumnus claims to have led Africa’s fintech sector in some global firsts from the continent. Second, the first core banking and omnichannel software on the cloud.