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As it shifts focus from DIY computer kits, Kano spins out its creative software suite as a standalone business

TechCrunch

Kano Computing (“Kano”), the venture-backed company best known for its DIY computer kits and software for teaching coding and STEM skills to kids, is spinning out its creative software suite and online community platform as an independent business. The move comes as the U.K.

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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Kavelle is most passionate about the impact she can have on students and is continuously inspired by their creativity. The initial idea was born in 2013 but was not officially registered as a business until 2020 because she faced hardships launching the STEM Builders Learning Hub and finding tutors.

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Empowering millennials in Peru to take action volunteering

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. When she returned to Peru in 2013, she launched The Millennials Movement and began offering resources on volunteerism.

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Kickstarter’s CEO eyes the future of crowdfunding at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

TechCrunch

Everette Taylor: Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor is a creative entrepreneur who is passionate about art, supporting creators and making creativity accessible to all. We want to hear more about how he plans to do that in the (mostly) post-COVID, post-supply-change crunch world.

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Finding North In a New World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Ross Drakes , an entrepreneur and creative director based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2013. He is the founder of Nicework , which helps companies to define their purpose and then deliver on it. The result was the Finding North (Again) report.

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Pangyo Techno Valley: Leading the Charge in ESG Management and Building a Sustainable Industry Ecosystem

AsiaTechDaily

Since its establishment in 2013, the Pangyo CS Alliance, a collective of 13 IT giants based in Pangyo, has been dedicated to addressing community-centric challenges. Simultaneously, Kim Sang-mi provided a fresh perspective on leveraging art and creativity for social impact.

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Off the Shelf is Dead: Hello Makr

This is going to be BIG.

We want a hand in calling the shots in the creative direction of our lives. — James Lopez (@imjamesjlopez) June 23, 2013. That''s why when I met Ellen Johnston and her exceptionally creative team at Makr, a new app that launched today , I got it right away. I am the only New Yorker with "CEONYC" on my license plate.