Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. Now, Déborah is developing a new play about individuals living with Down syndrome.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica By Zoe Sweet “All I wanted to do was make an impact that will transform the education system in Jamaica,” says Kavelle Hylton , a 2022 YLAI Fellow and founder of STEM Builders Learning Hub.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Register The landscape of software development is undergoing a transformative shift with the rise of no-code tools, and Korean startup Skylink is at the forefront of this revolution. The platform’s intuitive interface removes traditional barriers to entry, making application development accessible to a broader audience.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Founded in 2022, Encharge AI is led by CEO Naveen Verma, CTO Kailash Gopalakrishnan, and COO Echere Iroaga, all veteran technologists with semiconductor design and AI systems backgrounds. Verma, a Princeton University professor since 2009, has conducted pioneering research in next-generation computing technologies.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Here are a few sectors that took off in 2021, and are worth keeping an eye on in 2022: Investment apps. ” There is no dominant marketplace across APAC, so its developed a system to find brands across platforms like Tokopedia, Lazada, Shopee, Rakuten and eBay.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 12, 2022

The YLAI Goes Green: Through Our Lens Exhibition Photo Contest will open on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 10 am e.t. Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 10 am e.t. Leadership Skills & Development. Leadership Skills & Development. Leadership Skills & Development. Modal Close Button.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 19, 2021

As this year is expected to be record-breaking in terms of data breaches, data safety should be a top priority for businesses as we head into 2022. Growth of zero trust will undoubtedly occur in 2022. The post 5 Data Safety Trends for 2022 appeared first on StartupNation. Over to you.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 30, 2023

Register Malaysia’s private equity and venture capital funding saw a significant increase in 2022, according to a report released by the Securities Commission Malaysia. billion) in 2022, compared to $3.35 billion) for VC by the end of 2022. billion) for VC by the end of 2022. billion (MYR16.08 billion (MYR14.83

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

Register Bain & Company, a prominent global management consulting firm, has revealed its plans to acquire the Asia-Pacific division of Rainmaking, a renowned venture-building and startup development studio. program, a SGD 20 million initiative introduced by the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

Many of our affiliates improved their programming to support main street entrepreneurs in an age of COVID, and nationally, we celebrated entrepreneurship-led economic development really coming into its own as a recognized area of focus in the field of economic development.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 8, 2023

Register Japan unveiled its latest development on its “Startup Development Five-year Plan” started in November 2022. This ecosystem boasts a comprehensive array of tailored support programs designed to empower domestic and international entrepreneurs as they navigate the intricacies of startup development.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

Department of State is supporting five outstanding 2022 YLAI fellows to travel as youth delegates to the Summit of the Americas, where they will serve as a voice for the YLAI fellowship program, their communities, and youth across the region. Luxia Labs offers services in architectural and technical design to real estate developers.

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TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2022

The latest developments in technology make it clear that we are on the precipice of a monumental shift in how artificial intelligence (AI) is employed in our lives and businesses. Shashank Srivastava. Contributor. Shashank Srivastava is an experienced product leader who specializes in driving vision and roadmap for businesses.

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Tomasz Tunguz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

At the inaugural DuneCon , Dune ’s first conference, I shared a presentation on the state of crypto in 2022. For example, quantifying the number of active wallets, the population of active developers, & other dynamics within the ecosystem. I aimed to characterize the health of the crypto ecosystem at the most basic level.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The company which secured around $30 million in total with its last priced round (Series E) in January 2016, plans to raise less or a similar amount when going public in 2022. To be honest, $10 million to $15 million will be for corporate development; the rest will be secondaries for shareholders. “We don’t need more.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 9, 2022

Tech Year NYC is an expansion of a project-based learning curriculum that Tech:NYC developed with the Mayor’s Office of Youth Employment back in the summer of 2020 called Summer Bridge. The summer 2022 Tech Year NYC pilot will run from July 5th to August 12th and serve over 1,000 students.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 9, 2022

2022 YLAI Fellow Wilnes Clement is the CEO of Smile Urban Farm and Recycling Center (SUFARC), a company that advocates for zero waste throughout cities in Haiti. 2022 YLAI Fellow Nikita Legall is the managing director of Tropical Hives , a sustainable development company that produces honey and its byproducts.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With its inaugural Fund in place, The Veteran Fund focuses on early-stage startups developing critical, dual-use technologies addressing national and commercial challenges. Its mission is to support and empower veterans across the U.S. in their journey post-service.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

However, by 2022 (with most pandemic restrictions in the rear view mirror and financial markets facing challenges), investors began gravitating towards perceived safe havens, as reflected in the data. Consequently, the Bay Area experienced a surge, capturing over one-third of all early-stage venture funding in the U.S.,

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The end of the 2022/2023 tech/startup downturn happened when two things came together. The second is the emergence of a new tech megatrend, AI, which has been developing in front of our very eyes for as long as I have been in tech, so that is over forty years now. To some extent, these two things are related.

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Revolution

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cities Compete for Talent vs. HQs This trend² seems to have normalized in 2022. With a more mobile workforce less anchored to individual employers, cities need to change their economic development tactics. Most effectively, this can involve incentivizing new housing via new development or conversion.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

A developer can, on a whim, change their mind and do whatever they want with their open source code that, most of the time, anyway comes “as is” without any warranty. Developer Azer Koçulu ran into a trademark dispute with messaging app Kik because his npm package was called “kik.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

And with lockdowns now a thing of the past, we predict travel to also increase from 2022 levels which is a great sign for the industry and for business. Within the travel industry, we are seeing more purposeful travel—longer stays, with more meetings crammed into those days away.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. On the podcast Breaking Down Barriers , Dell Gines, senior community development advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, explained: “You can’t say you’re an ecosystem builder if you’re not an inclusive ecosystem builder.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 13, 2022

More recently, academics demonstrated a further increase in productivity in remote work, from 5 percent in the summer of 2020 to 9 percent in May 2022. Applied Materials , a high-tech manufacturer, has developed an “Excellence from Anywhere” modality. That’s because companies and employees grew better at working from home.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

Since emerging from stealth mode in early 2022, Island has scaled rapidly. The company now boasts over 500 employees, with more than 200 focused on product development and engineering. It improves productivity, simplifies the IT stack, reduces complexity, and embeds security.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

The company has already seen revenue triple between 2022 and 2024, and it boasts a trailing 12-month gross revenue retention rate that significantly outpaces industry normsa testament to client trust and performance delivery.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 5, 2021

They also do not have a guaranteed contract that extends beyond the 2022-2023 season. And you need to build your team over time, developing promising talent, and making smart upgrades when they are required. I am sure it was tempting to think about accelerating the plan after a season that went better than anyone was expecting.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. We dive deeper into the definition in our 2022 Annual Report. Place comes into play here, too. Plastomics: St. Louis, MO St.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 20, 2022

Developed dual suppliers for critical items where we were previously dependent on a single supplier. The carrying cost is offset by buying 2023 materials at 2022 pricing.”. RED Product Development Group. . That next product you develop might change your business forever!”. Adjust for margin impact. “In Double down. “It

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

And more recent research from Stanford University showed that remote work efficiency actually increased throughout the pandemic, from 5 percent better than in-person in May 2020 to 9 percent in May 2022. That’s because we learned how to be better at remote work. And really, are workers all that productive in the office?

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Revolution

JULY 21, 2022

The new funding for the meat alternative startup will support rapid retail expansion, continued product development and product capabilities Meet Meati ?—?the Their whole-cut menu currently includes steak and crispy and classic chicken cutlets, with more products in development.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This critical investment will enable Apptronik to ramp up the production of its groundbreaking humanoid robot, Apollo, and accelerate the development of next-generation robots tailored for a wide range of industries. Founded in 2016, Apptronik has rapidly gained recognition as a leader in humanoid robotics.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

In our commitment to entrepreneurship-led economic development, we’ve made it our practice to regularly share insights and lessons learned while celebrating success stories along the way. In the spirit of the new year, let’s check out SourceLink’s best blogs to discover what piqued interest in 2021 and what knowledge we can build on in 2022.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 20, 2023

In a statement, FunP said that it will use the recent capital injection to develop and roll out smart retail and cloud services solutions for the Indonesian market and other Asia Pacific (APAC) countries, under its business unit cacaFly and in a partnership with Ennoconn.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 2, 2022

The company expects its growth in 2022, with the global demand for the autonomous driving field continually increasing. AIMMO works with an array of companies, including carmaker Hyundai Motor , car parts developer Hyundai Mobis , car-hailing startup Kakao Mobility, car-sharing startup SoCar and autonomous cargo developer ThoreDrive.

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