StartupNation

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The likes of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have billions of users among them, and even those of us who aren’t actively using any social networks understand what they are and how they function. One of the most important things to think about when launching a vertical social network is its initial purpose and timing.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Ahead of this year’s Global Climate Strike (20-27 September) and the Global Goals Week (21-30 September), the Impact Hub network is launching its 2019 Global Impact Report. The members surveyed said that being part of such a network had helped them to: Feel part of a larger community: 84%. About Impact Hub Network.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2021

Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to transform our world. The even bigger issue to making home automation ubiquitous is cost: Since 2000, the cost of homes has outpaced household income in all but the years 2007–2012. The electrical codes in North America had no provision for networked radio frequency switching.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The latest demo day marks its tenth year after SparkLabs launched its accelerator program in December 2012. The accelerator has backed more than 270 startups since its inception in 2012, co-founder and partner of SparkLabs Eugene Kim told TechCrunch. . and Asia. .

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

The GitHub Student Developer Pack offers more than $200k in developer tools/training for student entrepreneurs or any students. LawCloud offers free legal documents through the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. The Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant is “to help entrepreneurial students who have innovative business ideas.”

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Robust Support for Scaling Startups: Local Task Forces in Action Seongnam City initiated a task force in 2012, tailoring support schemes that resonate with Pangyo Techno Valley companies’ requirements. However, with strategic partnerships between LH, GH, and Seongnam City, housing provisions for young entrepreneurs are now in place.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The likes of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have billions of users among them, and even those of us who aren’t actively using any social networks understand what they are and how they function. One of the most important things to think about when launching a vertical social network is its initial purpose and timing.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2022

It has become normal to raise funds long before you have a product/market fit, and this poses challenges to entrepreneurs that are of a very different nature than those the ecosystem has faced in the past years,“ he added back in November 2021. Entrepreneurs know this well. Splitting up like this is a shame but it’s frequent.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

Founded in 2009, AppWorks started its accelerator program before launching a $11 million debut fund in 2012. Investments from its mentor network include Carousell, Dapper Labs, Tiki, Dcard, Yummy Corp and Animoca Brands. Fund II also achieved internal rate of return (IRR) of 34.7%, compared to 26.1% for the other funds.

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EntreWorks Consulting

AUGUST 18, 2020

This new book follows up on Feld’s excellent 2012 work Startup Communities , which I still consider to be among the best guides to entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Maine has many excellent business programs, including the Maine Technology Institute , the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs , Coastal Enterprises Inc., and many others.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Despite the growth in awarded venture capital (VC) funds, a staggering disparity remains between the amount of total VC funds invested in entrepreneurs and the portion of those funds invested in ventures founded and/or led by women—particularly women of color. That summer was eye-opening.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

And it’s one we should keep in mind as entrepreneurs and investors around the world forge the region’s future. This region has a global outlook, spectacular universities, a diverse population and an army of entrepreneurs. Most Latin American companies reaching unicorn status and going public now were started around 2012.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

There has been little movement in the amount of VC dollars going to women-founded companies since 2012. In the short term, women founders can take action to boost their chances at VC success in the current investment climate, including leveraging their community and support network and building the necessary self-belief to thrive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2017

When Netsurit decided to seek an opportunity to expand into the North American market, networking with our colleagues at Entrepreneurs’ Organization was the logical first step in finding a like-minded company in the US. At the end of 2015, I met Scott Wilson, CEO of Marathon Consulting and an EO New York member since 2012.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 16, 2017

“Much of the growth and success of CoinX was reinforced by a combination of my EO forum, the EO network, and the opportunity to serve other EO members through leadership. Megan attributes much of her growth and success as an entrepreneur to EO. Learn more about EO today!

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Among those testifying were ACA Board Member and the Founder & Managing Partner, Investors of Color Network Eli Velasquez as well as David Olivencia , CEO & Co-Founder, Angeles Investors. The purpose of this hearing was to examine policies designed to expand investor access to our private markets.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

Brick & Mortar Ventures , headed by Darren Bechtel of the Bechtel family, is teaming up with BuiltWorlds , which describes itself as a network of buildings and infrastructure professionals, to launch an early-stage accelerator program called Formwork Labs. We hear from early-stage companies that they want access to customer feedback.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 8, 2020

Direct entrepreneur support is critical but only a part of creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. The three that come to mind immediately: – A broader understanding that ecosystem building isn’t just direct entrepreneur support but everything that goes into creating an environment in which innovation can thrive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 8, 2019

CRISPR is also the common term for CRISPR-Cas9, a genetic engineering tool developed in 2012 that allows researchers to alter DNA sequences and adjust gene functionality. GLC is EO’s flagship leadership event, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2021

Spire Global debuted in 2012, and has raised more than $220 million to date. Spire’s network of satellites is designed to provide customers with a “space-as-a-service” model, allowing them to operate their own payloads, and access data collected via an API their developers can integrate into their own software.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Big Street Bikers are rolling out an electric mobility network to create a happier, healthier Aotearoa. In 2020, Big Street Bikers launched the Locky Dock Network with a pilot in Christchurch. The post Spirit of innovation demonstrated in land transport sector appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Feedough

APRIL 9, 2021

Honey had been operating under the radar since 2012, but this acquisition quickly turned the tables and exposed it to a glaring spotlight of both heightened interest and ethical scrutiny. The company was founded by entrepreneurs Ryan Hudson and George Ruan in November 2012. Affiliate Networks. But who are these customers?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Octane: EO Accelerator is EO’s program for first-stage entrepreneurs. Lallenia: My husband, Brad, and I started Big Birge Plumbing in 2012. By being in two separate Forums, we both benefit from the perspective of seven or eight other experienced entrepreneurs. Networking groups have a totally different vibe.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2021

Since launching in 2012, Savannah Fund — led by Mbwana Alliy and Paul Bragiel — has backed more than 30 startups. By partnering with Savannah Fund, we can help more entrepreneurs to access funding,” said Kevin Njiraini, IFC regional director for Southern Africa and Nigeria. Paul Bragiel (Generap Partner, Savannah Fund).

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Gust

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

A quick look at the really nice sites developed in just a few months by companies like CircleUp, FundersClub, Bolstr, Seedrs, et al will show you that the base technical challenge of creating a marketplace/social network is not particularly difficult.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2016

From 2007-2012 I scoured LA constantly. I created an accelerator & mentor network (Launchpad LA). Greg truly is a prolific deal maker and is amongst the most helpful people to entrepreneurs in our ecosystem. He’s pushed us to be out in the community more. I tried to be at every event. I sat on panels. I keynoted.

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Gust

JULY 12, 2012

In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them. The following day, I delivered a four hour workshop on capital sources and pitch strategies for fifteen entrepreneurs in the Propel program.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 16, 2014

For example, while I closed on the seed investment in Tinybop on November 19, 2012, I met Raul two years earlier at the first Brooklyn Beta in 2010, even before he was working on the company. It''s also a function of meeting the entrepreneur before they''ve really decided what they want to raise, or before they have a deck.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

It’s a critical appointment — while brief — that can have a lasting impact on the founders who win, as well as help maintain TechCrunch’s reputation as an outlet that finds innovative tech and entrepreneurs behind it. Lanzone has a long history in media and as an entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2017

Lynette answered questions about changes that have impacted her business since Colorado legalized marijuana in 2012. Learn more about the Entrepreneurs’ Organization , the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. Q: What business challenges and opportunities has your company experienced?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

At every entrepreneur event I through between 2008-2012 I invite Hamet because he was a great mentor for entrepreneurs. He reached out to younger founders and offered to help via his network at AT&T, Google, media agencies … you name it. I only wanted one thing in the deal – Hamet. I stayed close.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

and I thought if we brought the community together for common purpose we could create more of a sense of community to help new entrepreneurs get funded, assemble teams, raise profiles and help with biz dev, product, etc. Throughout 2012 & 2013 we funded many companies and then pulled together a second fund. So we went for it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The processes I used to hire our first COO in 2012 and the second one in 2018 were basically the same and are strongly inspired by Topgrading as well as the Who Method. We used the following methods to generate applications: We spread the job description on all the relevant job boards as well as social networks like LinkedIn and XING.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 2, 2022

Best of all, you can catch all of these sessions and join the robotics community online with speed networking, chats and one-on-one meetings by registering here for free. Amazon’s huge bet on robotics dates back to its 2012 acquisition of Kiva Systems. Automating Amazon. with Joseph Quinlivan (Amazon). Founders — apply here.

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Ian Hathaway

JANUARY 6, 2020

Over the next eight years, Facebook would attract half a billion users and nearly $7 billion in venture capital investment, on its way to a May 2012 IPO that valued the company at more than $81 billion. So fascinating in fact that Hollywood made a feature film about it called The Social Network. It’s a fascinating story.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Acevedo is not your typical early-stage entrepreneur. Between 2012 and 2020, the company raised $52 million in funding before Acevedo and Greiff sold the company to Latido Networks.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2018

Alice Mann’s latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. Then a disaster struck and really catalyzed the idea of the book.

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