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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walk

Sandro Roco: I had the idea for Sanzo in 2018. I was working at a venture-backed apparel startup for 4 years and saw the power of building digitally-native brands through Facebook and Instagram (TikTok was still nascent). Here are Five Questions with Sandro. Hunter Walk: Backstory time! Tell us a bit about Sanzo and how it was founded?

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NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio

American Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas utilizing NEC’s technologies and businesses can move their ventures forward into seed-ready startups upon acceptance into NEC’s Elev X! These startups are pushing the frontiers of technology, creating solutions that address critical market needs and contribute to a better society.” Venture Studio.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch/listen to the Interview: In this interview Richard Liew talks with James Burnes , Chief Executive at Ministry of Awesome , a Christchurch New Zealand based startup hub helping high growth startups throughout New Zealand to start, grow and scale up.

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Can You Build a Business with $100 or Less? Yes … and Here’s How

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Note: Fines can definitely cost you more than your startup budget of $100. Time to Act—Launch Your Startup with $100 or Less No more waiting! However, it would be better to develop a website for your side hustle or small business for a more professional appeal and promotion. No “dark” practices! Don’t be afraid to become a trailblazer.

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The unusual story of an unusual company – Melanie Langlotz and Geo AR Games 

NZ Entrepreneur

” By 2013, Mel’s idea was further inspired while working at a startup called Augview that was using geospatial augmented reality for city infrastructure – nothing to do with games whatsoever – and she met the person who would become the co-founder of her studio. It was almost like a marriage breakup.

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Cutting Through the Noise: How FlashFeed is Revolutionizing News with AI.

Jason Malki

After moving to Canada in 2018, he discovered his entrepreneurial spirit, launching a successful Amazon business selling phone accessories. If you had to share words of wisdom with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe? Solve a Real Problem: The best startups dont create demandthey meet it.

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18 Inspirational Career Reinvention Journeys from Successful Entrepreneurs

StartupNation

Skye Amundsen , Owner, hope&plum This Month’s Free Skills Training: From Determining Prices to Government Contracting Turning Layoff into Startup Opportunity I lost my company in 72 hours, and it made me a better entrepreneur. What began as a consulting engagement quickly evolved into a startup idea. We were in four cities.