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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Contributor. Share on Twitter. hit nearly $1.8 and they recommended some regulatory payment groups.

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The Rise of the Rest Class of 2019

Revolution

Our pitch competition in the Space Coast featured startups from the Space Coast region and other rising cities from across the country whose core focus relates to space, drone, aviation technologies, or adjacent focus areas. What advice would you offer entrepreneurs in Orlando? Why did you launch your startup in your city?

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Israel’s startup ecosystem powers ahead, amid a year of change

TechCrunch

But it’s been hard to argue against this position in the last 10 years, as the country powered ahead, famously producing ground-breaking startups like Waze, which was eventually picked up by Google for more than $1 billion in 2013. At the start of 2020, Israeli startups and technology companies were looking back on a good 2019.

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Next Level Entrepreneurship: Investing in a New Generation of Startups

Entrepreneurs' Organization

For many established entrepreneurs, establishing a purpose and passion beyond business is a fulfilling way to truly make a mark. Ravi Machani , an EO member in Bangalore, India, is one entrepreneur who has done so admirably. The program forges strategic collaborations between startups and established entrepreneurs,” explains Ravi.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

James Burnes: Ministry of Awesome is a startup ecosystem organisation that is on a mission to drive New Zealand’s economic growth through founder-led innovation. Lots of community discussions. So we have entrepreneurs and residents working in Wellington, in Christchurch, and in Auckland.

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Asia’s Premier Global Startup Extravaganza, COMEUP 2023, Set to Ignite Seoul with Record International Participation from Nov 8 to 10

AsiaTechDaily

With an impressive 60% of startups hailing from outside South Korea, COMEUP 2023 , embraces its 2023 theme, “We Move the World,” underlining its commitment to continuous innovation and nurturing the global startup ecosystem.

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Colabs gets $3 million seed to expand across Pakistan, launch back-office SaaS solution

TechCrunch

Mr Shah and his twin brother Ali Shah co-founded Colabs as a co-working outfit for entrepreneurs launching businesses and multinationals setting hubs in Pakistan. This was in 2019 and they were inspired by the flourishing startup ecosystem and advancing technology space in the country. Image Credits: Colabs.

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