American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

Creator Ventures initial Fund 0, launched in 2019 as a $1 million investment club, now boasts over 4x DPI and 6x MOIC. A Growing Portfolio of Consumer-Focused Innovation The firm has already backed 30 companies since inception and posted standout returns. Its Fund I (20222025) already shows 0.3x DPI and 3x MOIC, exceptional for its vintage.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

And in around 2018, 2019, there was a strategic focus by the Board of Trustees to start looking at how can we more specifically support and service founders in the Greater Canterbury region to help them pursue their ideas.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

Since launching iSTEM in 2019, weve seen remarkable success from a 95% retention rate to students raising over $5 million in capital, said Farvardin. Stevens Institute of Technology President Nariman Farvardin underscored the programs impact since its inception.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

Founded in 2017 by former Wall Street traders Michael Intrator, Brian Venturo, and Brannin McBee, CoreWeave began as a cryptocurrency mining operation before pivoting in 2019 to become a specialized provider of GPU-based cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The company raised $1.5

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Sales strategist Mary Crampton shares 8 predictions that will affect the way you sell in the […] Advice Entrepreneurship Magnify Consulting Sales and Marketing Supporter Content 10 ways to tell if your price is too low July 29, 2019 #nzentrepreneur Pricing strategy, part of your sales and marketing strategy, is key to growing your sales.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

The best brainstorming tools The best team collaboration tools This piece was originally published in March 2019 by Maria Myre. They all—in their own ways—offer a great collaborative whiteboard experience. Related reading: Miro vs. Mural: Which should you use? The most recent update, with contributions from Justin Pot, was in June 2025.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 8, 2025

A Modern Solution to an Outdated System Founded in 2019 by Joan Nguyen and Chriselle Lim, two working mothers and serial entrepreneurs, Bumo was born out of personal frustration with the traditional child care system.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In 2019, Dan Noma brought the real estate community the first-ever certification to work with iBuyers & Investors, called iReal Estate Pro. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Noma, Jr., Dan is a 22-year industry veteran. IRep was widely adopted nationally for agents in 35 markets across the U.S.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The 6-3-5 technique, explained This article was originally published in February 2019 by Maria Myre. Related reading: How to make mind maps: Visualize your ideas for better brainstorming The best brainstorming tools The best online whiteboards What is brainwriting?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

The best PayPal alternatives for businesses Originally published in January 2019 by Jessica Greene, this post has also had contributions from Emily Esposito, Maria Myre, and Danielle Antosz. Related reading: The best invoicing software Streamline your accounting with these five automation tips When is it time to start paying for software?

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 16, 2025

Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2019. It has been rigorously tested by DOE national labs like INL and ORNL, and its unparalleled safety profile earned a safety endorsement from the U.S.

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Dream It

APRIL 2, 2019

Press Release The venture fund and growth-focused accelerator accepted the cohort from a field of nearly 2,000 pre-Series A companies NEW YORK CITY, NY — April 2, 2019 — Dreamit Ventures, an early stage venture fund and growth-focused accelerator, announced its latest batch of startups this week.

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500

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The post The Value of the 500 Seed Accelerator in 2019 appeared first on 500 Startups. What previously defined a “seed” stage is no longer the case, as the average seed investment has gone from $0.5M We’ve also seen an ever-expanding set of options for.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

In Forbes Magazine’s 2019 list of the world’s 100 most innovative leaders, 99 were men and only 1 was a woman (Washington Post). It is significant to note the tenacity required of her to enter the field as a technological entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Planit initiated a deliberate growth push in 2019, acquiring several new clients just prior to the COVID shutdown. What factors have driven your agency’s growth? I attribute Planit’s growth during this pandemic to a combination of preparation and nimbleness.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

I learned the phrase “celebrate all mistakes” in 2019, and I have made that my motto! You joined the Austin chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in January 2019. Finally, feeling that as an entrepreneur has given me grace in places that I truly needed it in 2019 to grow and learn. Can you share any specifics?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This historic shift is evidenced in a report published by Women Business Collaborative, C200 and Catalyst, which announced that the number of women CEOs has risen from 6 percent in 2019 to a projected 8.2 percent by February 2021.

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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. With the support of the U.S. 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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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 13, 2021

I’ve been working exclusively from home since the end of November 2019 when we left NYC to go to LA. So the Gotham Gal and I took an hour-long walk with our dog Ollie. It cleared my head and when I got back to work, I was full of energy and clarity. It has been a stretch of incredible productivity for me.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2021

From varying sources, it is estimated up to $2 billion went into African tech startups in 2019. In the end, information from the likes of Maxime Bayen and Briter Bridges made 2019 numbers look like child’s play. In Africa, the first two unicorns were Jumia (in 2016) and fintech giant Interswitch (in 2019). billion and $1.5

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Source Link

APRIL 14, 2021

in 2019 , and even less makes its way to minority women. Despite the growth in women-owned businesses, venture capital is still funneled to mostly male-owned businesses. of venture capital funds went to women-owned businesses in the U.S. When it comes to loans, the news is no better.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Álvarez : In 2019, our organization trained members of the civil society, LGBTQ+ leaders, the police, district attorney’s office, and the senatorial office on advocacy and public policy focused on issues like equal pay and sexual harassment in the workplace. People using Lazarillo in the U.S.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

Additionally, I was awarded a travel grant in 2019 to attend a major financial conference in the United States.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

The first two MyEO DealExchange conferences in 2018 and 2019 made a significant impact on the members who attended—including a 7-figure investment in Scott Mesh (EO New York)’s company. The MyEO DealExchange DX22 Conference will take place in Denver, Colorado, from 12-15 October 2022.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In 2019, I exited the business and relocated to Canada. We crafted digital strategies for brands and built apps, games, marketing campaigns, and story-driven experiences long before it was popular in the region. We were explorers and adventurers, like many startups: Following our passion, trusting our gut, and building something we loved.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

In 2018 we had 200 businesses, and in 2019, 400. What has it been like to scale your business? Right now, LinkUp is growing quicker than we thought it would. When we launched, we had just 20 businesses on the platform. I had to take a pause because LinkUp was just two full-time employees and a few part-time employees.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While Lennert’s life partner, Lucas Murnaghan, remained a silent partner for the first few years, Murnaghan became particularly invested in day-to-day activities in 2019 after falling ill, forcing him to take leave from his position as an orthopedic surgeon at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2020

5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, most recently as #2,118 on the 2019 list. Tim Hamilton, an EO member in Austin, is founder and CEO of Praxent , a custom software and web app development firm that has been named for three consecutive years to the Inc.

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Dream It

MAY 18, 2020

In 2019, Wellth partnered with AXA Equitable to launch a first-of-its-kind life insurance product that rewards patients with diabetes with premium savings for better disease control. Wellth works closely with strategic investors to expand its platform to new use cases.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

At a glance Founders: Evo Leota-Tupou (Founder), Theresa Tupuola-Sorenson (Co-Founder), Tatiana Marich (Co-Founder) Business: Pacific Kids’ Learning Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A Convergence of Innovation Across Asia and Beyond Since its inception in 2019, COMEUP has evolved into a global startup event that bridges South Korea’s flourishing startup ecosystem with a worldwide audience.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 4, 2021

In June of 2019, I got a cold e-mail with a single link: “My name is Braeden Kelekona and I’m the founder of Kelekona, a drone service for passengers and cargo. Below is a link to the pitch video. I look forward to hearing back from you and hopefully scheduling a meeting here in the city.”

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In December 2019, Awak Technologies secured $40 million in an oversubscribed financing round, allocating these funds for advancing late-stage clinical studies and expediting the commercialization of the device.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Genesis Alternative Ventures, founded in 2019 by Jeremy Loh, Ben J Benjamin, and Martin Tang, is a distinctive venture lender focusing on innovative funding approaches. Superbank, currently transforming into a digitally oriented service provider, is a significant player in Indonesia’s banking landscape.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Seven startups begin a six-month program that will make them investment-ready To grow the Orange County, California ecosystem , the RevHub social enterprise incubator was established in 2019. The new cohort will focus on climate action and health equity.

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