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StudyFree, an international student scholarships and grants platform, raises $3M seed

TechCrunch

StudyFree — which connects students with international educational opportunities via a community-driven B2C SaaS model — has raised a $3 million seed investment round led by I2BF Global Ventures, TMT Investments and Techstars. We estimate the international overseas education market is 15 million students per year.”.

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At the Intersection of People, Purpose and Profits

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As founder of InfoTrust , a digital analytics consulting and technology company, and the company’s Basket Brigade, a program that delivers Thanksgiving meals to local families in need, Alex Yastrebenetsky thinks he’s on to something. Or perhaps it’s because InfoTrust won the top spot on the 2018 Best Employers in Ohio ? “The

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Hambleton Lord and Christopher Mirabile Are Changing the Face of Angel Investing

Angel Capital Association

With their shared dedication to professionalize angel investing, commitment to educate the angel community and decades long friendship, it is easy to understand why Hambleton Lord and Christopher Mirabile have been so successful at changing the face of angel investing.

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20 Women Entrepreneurs Changing Their Industries (and the World)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. Peeler isn’t just changing the world of student aid, she’s also redefining the role of women entrepreneurs in finance and education. Christina Tosi / Milk Bar.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

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. 4) Student-focused founder communities. Right here. school of engineering).

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How Mandela Day Can Be Used to Drive Self-Leadership and Positive Change in South Africa

Impact Hub

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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The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021

StartupNation

” That was Lori Coulter, CEO and co-founder of Summersalt, speaking at the State of the Midwest Startup Community 2020. And one thing is for sure: there are plenty of smart, talented and successful women entrepreneurs who are shaping communities and the future. Summersalt (St. Angelica Ross is working to change that.

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