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The unbundling of professional learning and entrepreneurship education

TechCrunch

The 2021 edtech avalanche has just begun. The emergence of these companies is part of a broader trend of the democratization of professional development, sparked in part by increasing awareness and recognition of the mismatch between what traditional education is delivering to young people and what’s demanded by employers.

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Meet the Female Founders Alliance startups from TC Include at TC Sessions: Justice 2021

TechCrunch

We’re less than two weeks away from TC Sessions: Justice 2021 , a day-long deep dive into the state of diversity, inclusion and equity in tech. Tribute : Tribute is the only mentorship platform that creates a continuous learning and development environment by connecting employees together for mentorship using the power of personal stories.

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Karakalpakstan Empowers Startups and Entrepreneurs with $200 Million Soft Loan Initiative and Youth Center

AsiaTechDaily

This plan encompasses a multifaceted approach to strengthening local businesses and promoting youth education, with a strong focus on strategic investments. Furthermore, designated “innovation groups” will offer essential guidance and mentorship to budding entrepreneurs, ensuring a nurturing environment for their projects.

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Why Governments Should Invest in Their Diaspora Founders

David Teten VC

I co-wrote this essay with Prabhat Gusain , currently the Chief of Staff at Caffeinated Capital; formerly an intern with Versatile VC ; and a 2021 MBA from UVA Darden. Irish Executive Mentorship Program. Our proposal: governments systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just the local founders. Brain gain.

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Top Detroit Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2022

StartupNation

Based in Detroit, Autobooks offers a number of wellness benefits, plus great financial and educational benefits. In late 2021 RoboTire raised $7.5 Top Detroit startup Guardhat raised nearly $42 million in funding in early 2021 to create innovative safety solutions for industrial IoT. Apply now to Autobooks. Our Next Energy.

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

TechCrunch

billion in the first half of 2021 — a fourfold increase from the previous year. 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. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. hit nearly $1.8

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Governments should invest in their diaspora founders

TechCrunch

He is a 2021 MBA from UVA Darden. Brain gain: If you look at the leaders of the tech ecosystem in most countries, you will see a very disproportionate number of people who have education and work experience abroad, especially in the U.S. Prabhat Gusain. Contributor. Share on Twitter. David Teten. Contributor. Share on Twitter.