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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

It’s a new year – 2016. Most founders have a strong sense of what they’re trying to achieve. They hire their initial co-founders and early employees and everybody has a sense of “mission.” We tend to stick by founders in tough times and often roll up our sleeves in the darkest hours.

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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Angel is the founder of Blue Hope ( Azul Esperanza ), an organization that provides educational therapy to children on the autism spectrum. Before establishing this organization, I searched for support but was unable to find it. Every April 2, since 2016, we organize a national walk. What motivated you to launch Blue Hope?

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The Double Standard of Female CEOs Moving Fast and Breaking Things

This is going to be BIG.

Not in the “founder friendly” culture of tech anyway. An examination of several high profile stories this past year about female CEO issues lays bare the other reason: It’s not “founder friendly.” It’s male founder friendly. Founders have to reckon with that. Travis should hire her back?? He should have been long gone.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016. With the support of the U.S. Renewing Ecuadorian communities after a natural disaster. How a Jamaican financial educator perseveres through adversity.

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Building Future Tech Company Founders and Leaders: Ben Franklin Technology Partners Supports CC4H Robotics

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

This collaboration aligns with Ben Franklin CNP’s core pillars of knowledge, networking, and funding, amplifying our organization’s mission to support innovation and entrepreneurship at all levels,” said Todd Erdley, Portfolio Manager at Ben Franklin CNP.

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Google’s early-stage AI Fund Gradient Invests in Cake’s Open-Source AI Platform for All Businesses

American Entrepreneurship

Companies in every sector are investing in the latest technologies with an eye toward winning in their markets with AI, said Misha Herscu, CEO and co-founder of Cake. A seasoned entrepreneur and software engineer, he founded McCoy Medical Technologies in 2016 which was acquired two years later.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. Right here.

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