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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Angel Flores, a 2018 YLAI Fellow, has made it his life’s mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The first time, only about 80 people participated, but in 2018, about 5,000 people took to the streets. How has YLAI helped your organization grow and develop? Every April 2, since 2016, we organize a national walk.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

The Black and Latinx Seed Fund will be administered by the New Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan said based on research conducted by the state, that New Jersey is the first state in the nation to develop this type of fund. billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019. of the total $87.3

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Taking stock of the VC industry’s progress on diversity, equity and inclusion

TechCrunch

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. Encouraging signs in talent recruitment and development. On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point.

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Muslims come into the frame in Southeast Asia’s fintech boom

TechCrunch

For example, Indonesia’s National Islamic Finance Committee is focused on developing Islamic finance and the country’s Islamic economy. Founded in 2018, Hijra has raised $30 million in equity from investors like Quona Capital, Golden Gate Ventures and EV Growth.

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10 Women Entrepreneurs Who Have Inspired Me—and Will Inspire You!

Entrepreneurs' Organization

These are women who have fought against all odds, made a mark in the business world and crafted their own brands of leadership. I met Hayley at one of the dating industry conferences in London in 2018, and she has taught and inspired me so much through her personality and knowledge!