Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community. Teaching them English and these various instrumental global topics gives them more opportunities to learn and grow. Creating unique lesson plans.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Bibiana Dipeo, the director of Alimentando Para el Futuro (Feed4Future) in Paraguay, is empowering her community after more than a decade in the financial sector, by innovating new ways to reduce malnutrition and poverty. Generate equal opportunities between men and women, no matter the industry.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When we think about the opportunity beyond Silicon Valley, we are really speaking of America. In reality, there will be some lag time before the checks being written by these same VCs are consistent with both the outward hype and existing market opportunity. America is the opportunity and we are worthy of investment, aren’t we? “We”

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

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. One key aspiration was driving job creation and attracting young adults to the area by providing more support for entrepreneurs, innovators and small businesses.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In 2019, the program was expanded in each of Ecuador’s provinces, providing “mini master’s degrees” in entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador, Misión Ecuador was created and 100 Ecuadorian entrepreneurs and small-business owners were selected and awarded scholarships.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Adyen launched in 2006, and in June 2018, it was listed as one of Europe’s largest tech IPOs with a value of €7 billion. Elastic, the provider of subscription-based data search software used by Dell, Netflix, The New York Times and others, was another gangbuster IPO in 2018. What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 25, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Cinthya Andino is most passionate about design and about protecting the environment. Reducing waste in fashion requires “upcycling” materials in new, innovative ways. Staying open to change in the face of adversity is key to expansion, growth, and opportunity. By Angie Garozzo. Advice for Network members.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Some of the opportunities involve machines, while an equal amount of opportunity lies in the software behind the machines. 80 percent of construction firms are having trouble hiring craft workers ( Associated General Contractors of America from August 2018 ).Today, billion into construction tech in 2018. USA News ).Labor

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Register MoveinSync, an innovative Indian startup specializing in workplace commute solutions, is currently in discussions with investors for a new round of funding. In its previous funding round, a Series B led by Nexus Venture Partners in April 2018, MoveinSync successfully raised $8 million.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

The benefits of building a diverse startup team are overwhelming; from increased creativity and faster problem solving, to a greater diversity of thought opening up new market opportunities and more revenue streams, to better understanding the customer base and building better products… the list goes on.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

More importantly, without you, our economy would be weakened, and society’s ability to innovate would be stunted. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing. For brand new angels, ACA launched the first-ever New Angel Cohort.

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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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Impact Hub

AUGUST 10, 2021

Syed Hasnain has experienced all the challenges associated with being a refugee in Europe and is now making a difference by advocating for refugee rights and equal rights opportunities in decision-making spaces. . My purpose is to advocate for refugee rights and their access to equal opportunities in host societies. Are we correct?

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2021

But a deeper look tells a much different story, one that actually touches all of us in various and important ways, ranging from added employment opportunities to the way we live our lives to the quality of the lives we lead — and, in fact, even to how long we’ll likely live our lives. How significant is venture capital funding?

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Jon Medved writes: The third Ukrainian Israeli Innovation Summit at the end of October will take place in a new format this year combining online and offline communication due to the international pandemic, and will focus on the challenges and opportunities created by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 12, 2019

With its innovative model for empowering rural women and youth, IndiVillage introduces balance to India’s ecosystem—where cities tend to grow exponentially while rural villages have few economic opportunities. “We It provides participants with opportunities to shadow a CEO, connect with mentors and exchange ideas with EO members.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

It is time to lean into the opportunities that are already in front of us to build our own Oklahoma version of the economy of the future. Will Rogers, Oklahoma’s Cherokee cowboy philosopher, delivered a quote that aptly sums up our state’s challenge with innovation and the “new” economy. By 2018, this had fallen to one in 27.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Pajani Singah’s company, Amazonia Impact Ventures , was named Top Innovation Winner of the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Tropical Forest Commodities Challenge for protecting the Amazon rainforest and improving the lives of its people through an innovative finance company that works directly with indigenous communities in the rainforests.

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Dream It

APRIL 29, 2019

Boston | May 8th, May 10th, June 3rd | The three-part Rock Health Enterprise Insights Series will gather select enterprise executives for a half-day of insights from the latest Rock Health research, facilitated networking opportunities, and expert discussions on startup-enterprise partnerships in digital health. Request an invite.

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2023

CAVA’s founders had a vision to bring heritage, heart, health, and innovation to the fast-casual sector. So they kept their focus trained on meeting more people in more places — through digital innovation and geographic expansion — with food that fuels and connects. Balancing discipline with innovation: Running a restaurant is hard.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2018

In early 2018, EO DC joined forces with the Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and DC Metro Business Leadership Network (DC Metro BLN) to host an event to educate entrepreneurs and small businesses on the value of hiring people with disabilities. EO DC Chapter President Marsha Ralls welcomed attendees.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 4, 2024

Since taking office, Governor Murphy has prioritized programs and initiatives that provide critically necessary support to New Jersey’s early-stage, innovative companies, of which, the NOL Program has been hailed for decades as a lifeline for emerging companies that have yet to reach profitability,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 15, 2024

Metropolis has developed a new growth buyout model, demonstrating how innovation and technology can evolve legacy industries for the 21st century,” said Tony Minella, Co-Founder and President of E ldridge Industries , an existing investor in Metropolis that led the recent financing transaction.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

More importantly, without you, our economy would be weakened and society’s ability to innovate would be stunted. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing. More than ever, we need innovation. We need angels. We need you!

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 2, 2019

Innovation stimulates entrepreneurship. These young companies pay corporate taxes, invent products and services that draw revenue into Oklahoma from other countries and states, create high-paying jobs and offer exciting career opportunities. We must accelerate innovation. By Scott Meacham. Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

I want to thank my coauthor Akshat Dixit , a rising senior at North Carolina State University, intern at Versatile VC, and past intern with the HBS Alumni Angels Association and the Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, NC. . Columbia , University of Washington , NYU ) have mounted formal efforts to promote interdisciplinary innovation.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Together, we see this as a key opportunity to bring even more innovation and creativity to Hubs than we could alone,” Udom said in a blog post. They will benefit from our scale, our talent, and our ability to help bring their innovations to the market faster.”

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 15, 2020

They actively seek out businesses in markets they know nothing about, because they sense a huge opportunity for innovation or improvement. They get obsessed and go deep to find market niches and opportunities you never imagined existed. Take Airbnb and Uber, for example. Remember Kara Goldin ?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2022

Africa’s appetite for cloud computing software continues to increase as connectivity and bandwidth opportunities push boundaries. It was four years after several iterations of Insidify, an aggregator site for job seekers and a review site for companies that they started SeamlessHR in 2018. billion in 2026 from $14.2 billion last year.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2022

That has now grown to 8%, said Elaine Russell, Greycroft principal and co-lead of the Albertsons Fund, a $50 million fund started by Greycroft and the grocery chain in 2018 to invest in the future of retail and next-generation retailers. Prior to the pandemic, about 3% of that trillion dollars came from online sales.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 3, 2023

In addition to its payment services, Alchemy Pay has also introduced its innovative NFT Checkout service, which enables customers to acquire NFTs using fiat payment options, making the process as straightforward as any other standard online payment.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

How do we build a technology platform that would have the opportunity to give women access to the tools, tech, and resources they need to succeed?”. EBW 2020 is a social impact organization. It's a community that brings together women across the globe who are starting and growing companies.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2021

The company announced this morning a $73 million Series B round co-led by Globis Capital Partners and World Innovation Lab (WiL), with participation from existing investors DCM and Global Brain. In December 2018, the company closed a $9 million Series A round led by DCM and followed by Globis Capital Partners and WiL and Global Brain.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2021

Founded in 2018, Ai Palette uses machine learning to help companies spot trends in real time and get them retail-ready, often within a few months. The present and future of food tech investment opportunity. It also identifies “white space opportunities,” or situations where there is unmet demand.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

Jeff Myers and Ryan Belanger-Saleh co-founded Gatsby, a commission-free options and stock-trading app aimed at younger traders, in 2018. We believe that options can offer retail investors opportunities to generate returns in today’s more challenging market environment. That’s up from 10 million at the end of 2018, 12.3

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 23, 2023

CEO Ramin Shirani and a team comprised of highly experienced semiconductor innovators co-founded Ethernovia in 2018 that includes Roy Myers, senior vice president of engineering, Hossein Sederat, chief technology officer, and Darren Engelkemier, vice president of silicon engineering. billion and projected to reach a high of $190.29

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Delve into his story as it unfolds with lessons from filmmaking, startup ventures, and the fascinating world of technology innovations and investing. This gave me a front-row seat to the world of tech/innovation, and I began making some personal angel investments along the way.”

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