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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Tauranga-based King’s current governance roles include chairing the boards of MyNoke, the world’s largest industrial worm farming operation, StandTall, a charitable trust intentionally set up to support youth entrepreneurship and Starboard Maritime Intelligence. In 2013, she sold her business and decided to get “more involved in governance”.

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Emerging Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: GIST Net Launches

Gust

Department of State and several other private sector partners to launch The GIST Network (GIST Net), an interactive online network connecting science and technology entrepreneurs in emerging economies. In 2013, the global youth unemployment rate was estimated at 12.6%, or 73 million people. Today, Gust is proud to join the U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization - Untitled Article

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Together with fellow EO Johannesburg member Ryan Harrison , she founded SPARK Schools in South Africa in 2013. “As it turns out, entrepreneurship was the vehicle to do just that.” In 2017, the SPARK network comprises 11 schools and nearly 3,000 students. Read more about Stacey and Ryan’s endeavor.

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IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets

TechCrunch

Bolt , an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its business in emerging markets. billion, based on a 1.5x multiple on GMV of €3.5

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated. With all of those companies gobbled up the market is now focused on the next generation startups like TasteMade, MiTu Network, StyleHaul and so forth.

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Entrepreneurship and the Next CARES Act

Forward Cities

We add another proposal to the mix: use unemployment insurance to encourage entrepreneurship as well as traditional employment. But that model only partially makes sense, as opportunities for entrepreneurship are often more readily available — with vast amounts of information accessible online to guide aspiring business-starters.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

University entrepreneurship competitions and events are a great way to fund yourself and build relationships with potential partners, mentors, and investors. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000. Next Canada’s programs offer a world-class education, exclusive events, an expansive network, and more.

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