Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love. Create community.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 24, 2023

Register ZEBOX , a global accelerator founded in 2018 by the Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, Rodolphe Saadé, has launched its Asia Pacific hub in Singapore. They aim to co-develop game-changing solutions across operational efficiency, assets optimization and decarbonization, workflow automation, and the future of work.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

Kenna is the founder and chief executive of LinkUp , a company that provides small businesses in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines a digital space to collaborate as well as promote and sell their products and services. What issues in your community drove you to create this company? In 2018 we had 200 businesses, and in 2019, 400.

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 14, 2023

Apprentiscope ApprentiScope is transforming workforce development in the United States by making modern Registered Apprenticeships scalable. Lenoss Medical Designed and developed the first and only biological solution to treat osteoporotic spinal fractures. 2018 Libboo Accelerating great stories and big ideas.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 24, 2023

The APAC hub is backed by Enterprise Singapore, a board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry to foster SME development, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, alongside industry partners Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore, PSA unboXed and Synergy Marine Group.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

A 2018 study by the the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy reported that there were over 379,000 veteran-owned employer businesses in the U.S. , Developing a business idea is essential, but how do you recognize one? As you look around your local community, take the time to talk to people to discover unmet needs.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

Many companies are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a hybrid work model, meaning some employees will return to the office at least part-time, but others will collaborate remotely. ” Bamboo is focused on creating community among members and used to host many events with local business leaders, politicians and entrepreneurs.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

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. Starting a new business as a student is daunting. Right here. school of engineering).

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 20, 2022

Join a collaborative effort to design, create, and validate the advancement of the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. I recently threw my hat into the ring to join the Communications working team. I’ve worked at the field level since 2018 to connect and inform ecosystem builders and advance the field.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 12, 2019

“We brought together the best of all worlds: Conscious customers invested in uplifting the underprivileged, a low-cost and motivated rural workforce, and passionate leaders in urban communities who nurture and grow global opportunities,” Ravi explained in a 2018 interview published on Inc. This was an unexpected win!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 2, 2021

SoftBank-based digital creation platform Picsart , which recently hit uniciorn status , announced today it’s acquiring the research and development company DeepCraft. research and development arm, PAIR (Picsart AI Research) with additional senior resources, the company says. The company believes DeepCraft’s A.I.

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TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2021

The deal makes a ton of sense as Epic Games has been developing — and acquiring — some of the most popular creation tools. Epic Games has its own Unreal Engine marketplace , but Sketchfab has been working on building the definitive 3D marketplace for many years with three important pillars — technology, reach and collaboration.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

November 2, 2018. Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration announced today that Pennsylvania is offering opportunities to tech entrepreneurs and startup companies to grow their business by connecting with government clients and developing solutions to make governmental processes more efficient. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

These startup communities have created engaging campaigns that celebrate their entrepreneurs and startup community. But most people are unaware of this and the enormous potential of entrepreneurship in their communities and society in general. Community Campaigns Celebrating their Entrepreneurs and Startup Community.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

Practical Metrics and Methods (Practitioner Edition): Identify and develop better metrics and methods for ecosystem building. Collaborative research focused on developing the field of ecosystem building would allow the field to identify the principles and practices that are most effective for fostering successful entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

The startup community must defend merit-based immigration. In 2016, we set out to develop a rigorous methodology for tracking progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in venture capital, and to measure and benchmark those data through our biennial VC Human Capital Survey.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

Two years ago, InstaDeep formed a multi-year strategic collaboration with BioNTech to launch a joint AI innovation lab. The lab’s mandate was to deploy the latest advances in AI and ML to develop novel immunotherapies. The rail operator is the largest in Europe. . Karim Beguir (InstaDeep CEO).

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2022

Tenderly, a startup that aims to make it easier for web3 developers “of all skill sets” to build blockchain products, has raised $40 million in a Series B round of funding – just months after closing on its Series A. It is says that it is more focused on smart contracts. Image Credits: Tenderly.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 1, 2022

The company was co-founded in 2018 by Sergej Dechand , Khaled Yakdan and their former professor at the University of Bonn, Matthew Smith. “Back then, we noticed that fuzzing and some other techniques are super powerful, but outside of the security research community, no one actually used it,” Dechand told me.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Collaborate with a Charity. There are several different ways giving businesses can collaborate with charities. This positions the business as one that cares for their community. Volunteer Time Off (VTO) is an increasingly popular employee benefit— 26% of employers offer VTO according to a 2019 study, up 2% from 2018.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The report features details of how communities of entrepreneurs globally are creating significant change in combating the world’s most challenging problems and are contributing significantly to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Partner and collaborate with other members: 76%. Strengthen their motivation: 77%.

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HPA

JULY 18, 2019

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Ann Arbor during a week-long series of tech events curated by economic development engine Ann Arbor SPARK. All three of these startups have received funding since 2018, including from coastal investors. The startup secured another large round of funding just two months later from Ford.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 8, 2020

Since its creation, CEMEX and Impact Hub Monterrey have received 3,765 applications from more than 74 countries, and supported 128 projects from 23 countries, as well as collaborated in the improvement of 73 communities. CEMEX-TEC Award and Impact Hub Monterrey collaboration . The connective power of the network .

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 15, 2019

Clean Shores was founded in Stavanger in 2016 during an innovation camp with local communities who decided to form an NGO to address marine pollution. Currently, they have groups in approximately 50 Norwegian communities and another 10 groups internationally, particularly in East Africa. . Collaborating for cleaner shores.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

He was named one of Goldman Sachs’ 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2015 and a 2018 Rising Star in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare Review. I collaborated with nurses, doctors, and patients to create our first product: an ultra-soft, antimicrobial, breathable, and machine-washable PICC Line Cover. No other alternative existed?—?I

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Startup Catalyst

OCTOBER 10, 2018

London cohort (2018). Startup Community cohort (2017). Rowena is a vital part of the community and does a lot of unseen work to support the ecosystem. I’ve had a very serious perspective change on the way I can look at my career, especially with regards to world of possibilities that can and do emerge through collaborations.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 18, 2021

growth in 2018 against a 3.9% The country saw a 45% increase in visitors in 2019 as compared to 2018 and the Minister of Tourism, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, claimed that the plan had brought roughly $1.9bn into the economy. How important is tourism to the world’s economy ? global average, making it the second-fastest-growing region. .

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 6, 2020

To highlight Andrea’s hard work and perseverance, we asked her to answer the following questions and provide key advice to fellow YLAI Network members looking to make a difference in their community. Finding a mentor and finding the right business partner, Ricardo Clavijo (2018 YLAI Fellow!) What are you passionate about?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Durango, Colorado, January 25, 2023 – Today, the Greater Colorado Venture Fund (GCVF) announced, in collaboration with the Colorado Venture Authority , a $25m close of GCVF Fund II. in 2018 and has since made 29 investments and has realized five exits. GCVF’s Fund I raised $17.5M

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Durango, Colorado, January 25, 2023 – Today, the Greater Colorado Venture Fund (GCVF) announced, in collaboration with the Colorado Venture Authority , a $25m close of GCVF Fund II. in 2018 and has since made 29 investments and has realized five exits. GCVF’s Fund I raised $17.5M

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Big Street Bikers was founded by Cleve Cameron, Andrew Charlesworth, and Matt Weavers in Auckland in 2018 when they launched The Rechargery, a solar-powered service station for e-bikes. Funding will assist the development of performance-based requirements for testing and trialing an autonomous on-demand transport solution in New Zealand.

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Impact Hub

JULY 22, 2020

A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world a better place we so passionately dreamt of ”, 18 July was International Nelson Mandela Day and these words are still as valid and important as they were the day Nelson Mandela spoke them aloud. UN Photo by P.Sudhakaran. “A

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Impact Hub

JANUARY 16, 2020

The good news is that the movers and shakers of the industry are finally listening to the call of United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and more and more players are now becoming more sustainable in their business approach to contribute to the realization of these goals. . Neste Corporation. Country: Finland.

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TechCrunch

MAY 31, 2022

The third managing director, Brett Queener, joined in 2018 after a career at Salesforce and Siebel Systems. venture community was small for a long time, still relatively pretty small, and we all had small funds. We knew with a bigger team we could better support founders and the community. Andelman : The L.A.

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Forward Cities

JULY 25, 2019

The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. Identify and develop better metrics and methods for ecosystem building. In others, support organizations provide a more cohesive network to collaboratively meet the needs of entrepreneurs.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

That, plus the growing number of startups, affordable cost of living, and vibrant community, make it a great place to live and work. Their culture is flexible and collaborative, making it a top Detroit startup to work at, and they’re constantly innovating and helping small businesses find the banking tools they need. Plain Sight.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In fact, many communities start with just one area of focus and develop their program over time to realize economic impact. In 2018, the state of Nebraska released Blueprint Nebraska, a strategic plan aimed at identifying the state’s core economic development challenges to create pioneering solutions.

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