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When Software Eats the World, Vulnerable Populations – Like Kids – Can Get Exposed to Venture Risk Without Knowing It

Hunter Walk

One byproduct of this movement, especially during the blitzscaling era , were new startups in areas such as finance, healthcare, housing, education, using venture capital to acquire customers at accelerated rates. And 17% of high schools dont have a counselor, according to the Education Department. This is great!

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Arizona Biosciences Break New Ground: A Snapshot of a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

Arizona bioscience firms secured $289 million across 50 dealsthe highest total since 2021. While deal count has decreased from its peak of 71 in 2021, the sustained capital inflow highlights investor confidence in the Arizona innovation ecosystem.

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21 Facebook ad examples (and why they work)

The Zapier Blog

Facebook ad examples: Educational Education ads aim to teach the viewer something—whether it's how a product works, why a tool matters, or what action to take next. This article was originally published in November 2021 with contributions from Ana Gotter and Melissa King. The most recent update was in June 2025.

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Edison Partners Funds NPHUB to Expand Critical Nurse Practitioner Workforce

American Entrepreneurship

These professionals, their educators and employers deserve better,” said Krish Chopra , co-founder and CEO, NPHub. The NP workforce is projected to grow by 45% between 2021 and 2032, making it one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions in the country. A Growing Crisis in U.S.

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“I think CEOs that are interested in a future acquisition need to be building relationships or at least awareness with potential buyers at least 2-3 years in advance, especially with strategics. If you’re not on the list, it’s rare for a deal to happen.” Joe Hyrkin on Selling Issuu to Bending Spoons, and More….

Hunter Walk

In the 2021 boom, there were 215 tech and media IPOs. This is a good way to start exploring and getting connected and educated without spooking investors or employees. No one wants to be in the latter two categories! At the same time, there are in the range of 75,000 venture backed companies at any given moment.

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big ideas 2021: a bold path forward for innovation and entrepreneurship education

Venture Well

The post big ideas 2021: a bold path forward for innovation and entrepreneurship education appeared first on VentureWell. For 25 years, VentureWell has closely supported early-stage STEM entrepreneurs who are designing groundbreaking innovations for the world’s most urgent problems.

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Pakistan edtech startup Maqsad gets $2.1M pre-seed to make education more accessible

TechCrunch

Taha Ahmed and Rooshan Aziz left their jobs in strategy consulting and investment banking in London earlier this year in order to found a mobile-only education platform startup, Maqsad , in Pakistan, with a goal “to make education more accessible to 100 million Pakistani students.” “We believe everyone has a purpose.

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