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Staax thinks peer-to-peer payments can onboard a new generation of stock investors

TechCrunch

What sets Staax apart, though, is that it allows for peer-to-peer payments in stock. For better or for worse, Robinhood helped inspire a new generation of investors to enter the stock market. Oftentimes, the barriers to investing are logistical, she explained. Image Credit: Haje Kamps / TechCrunch.

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Rural Entrepreneurship Boosted by Fiber Broadband, New Study shows

American Entrepreneurship

Local broadband providers offer greater access to achieve economic prosperity Rural economies and communities benefit from access to fiber broadband, boosting entrepreneurship, income, and business investments. underserved communities with a lack of broadband or limited internet access, 2. Broadband is the equalizer in today’s economy.

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Docquity, a community for healthcare professionals, raises $44M Series C

TechCrunch

An emergency room doctor initially told him that there was no chance of survival, but then another doctor called one of his peers in the United States, and they came up with an alternative treatment plan that worked. It says it is the largest community of healthcare professionals in Southeast Asia, with more than 350,000 doctors on board.

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Empowering Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities with GoDaddy

Impact Hub

For the second year in a row, Impact Hub joined forces with GoDaddy for another edition of New Roots, a business startup and mentoring program for entrepreneurs from underserved communities. In 2020 it expanded to Germany through Impact Hub Munich and the target audience for each location changed. .

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Find the Right Entrepreneurial Community to Silence Your Inner Impostor

Smart Hustle Magazine

And 2020 was anything but normal. This is where finding a peer group – an entrepreneurial community – can be a huge benefit. What to Look For in an Entrepreneurial Community. You need a group, a circle of peers who are on a similar journey as you are. In normal times, 90% of startups fail.

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AHG Lab Secures $4M in Funding to Boost Philippine Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Established in 2020, AHG Lab operates under the umbrella of the Alternative Housing Group, which functions as a real estate startup and prop-tech incubator in the Philippines. AHG Lab has cultivated an environment characterized by agility and a strong sense of community among founders and leaders. AHG Lab had previously secured $1.1

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My Pandemic Pivot: From 0 to 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In March 2020 when the pandemic hit and the US shut down, the events industry was completely disrupted. These ups and downs impact us deeply because we are so close to and personally invested in our businesses. I am an avid entrepreneur and have now been in the events industry for 15 years. The entire industry ground to a halt. Leaning In.