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Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Fintech Accelerator in Hoboken

American Entrepreneurship

NJ FAST is the fourth Strategic Innovation Center in the state and will support research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Fintech and Insuretech Sectors HOBOKEN, N.J. The Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) will serve as a hub for financial technology (fintech) and insurance technology (insuretech) startups.

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5 EO Australia Women Share How To Make Entrepreneurship More Inclusive

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Widespread layoffs during the pandemic contributed to an initial rise in female entrepreneurship in 2020, along with the need for flexibility. Empower Girls To Reach Their Full Potential Entrepreneurship is a vital driver of innovation, job creation, and economic growth.

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Innovation Hubs for More Diverse and Inclusive Cities

Impact Hub

Entrepreneurs are not only reinventing the future through innovative solutions, but they are also positively impacting the present by playing a role in creating decent work opportunities and economic growth. Hosting the conversation was our dear Tapiwa Nyandoro , Africa Region Partnerships Lead at the Impact Hub Network.

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Innovation for More Inclusive Urban Spaces: the Case of MiFriendly Cities

Impact Hub

In October 2017, the European Union’s Urban Innovative Actions fund awarded €4,2 million to Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton for a 3-year initiative called MiFriendly Cities. The project looked to develop innovative, community-led and sustainable approaches to enhance the contribution of refugees and migrants across the region. .

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Senior Business Leader Joins SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

American Entrepreneurship

As an experienced leader in venturing and digital transformation, Taylor has been at the forefront of emerging consumer and technology innovation trends for the past decade. Megha Tolia began her career as a brand manager for Neutrogena, spending the last twenty years building and operating mission-driven, consumer-centric, innovative brands.

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Seed the Future's Mid-Campaign Update

Angel Capital Association

AIF’s established mission is to advance the art and science of angel investing to accelerate innovation and economic growth. The Foundation achieved 501c3 status in 2020 and since has held the Gold Seal of Transparency awarded by Candid and GuideStar. Dr. Margaret Bacheler with Bill & Ann Payne.

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Doyobi, a Singapore-based edtech startup focused on teachers, gets $2.8M seed

TechCrunch

The round included Tresmonos Capital, Novus Paradigm Capital and XA Network, along with angel investors like Carousell chief executive officer Quek Siu Rui, Glints co-founders Oswald Yeo and Seah Ying Cong and Grab Financial Group head Reuben Lai. The startup announced today it has raised $2.8