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. D éborah’s aim for the future of CAPAZ involves establishing a physical space to network and hold workshops for the community.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It is the highlight of the annual Computer Science Education Week which is the first week of December, which is this week. Many AVC readers know that getting computer science education into every building in the NYC public schools has been a long standing passion project of mine. The Chancellor calls it his “north star.”

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The popular startup, which lets people build and share educational games, has picked up Drops, a startup that helps people learn languages by way of short picture and word-based games. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a bonanza for educational apps, which are collectively seeing a huge rush of usage in the last year.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 24, 2021

This week, Bill Taranto, president of Merck’s Global Health Innovation Fund, wrote a TechCrunch+ article that explored six digital health trends his corporate VC fund is tracking as we enter 2022. The growing power of digital healthcare: 6 trends to watch in 2022. Demand Curve: How Ahrefs’ homepage educates prospects to purchase.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Register Korean education technology , known as ‘K-Edu Tech,’ is gaining attention on the global stage. Incorporating coding training, book reading, and AR education technology, this innovative content is making a mark among learners in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Our company has always targeted the global market.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2021

And of these wannabe business owners, 20% will take the leap in the coming year, which will translate into around 17 million new businesses in 2022. Now, almost two years later, we’re continuing to see this trend, as 2022 promises to deliver even more small business growth and prosperity. QuickBooks’ New Business Insights Report.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Today it’s education, security and space. Startup Battlefield 200: Education, security and space edition. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022? The Startup Battlefield 200: Education, security and space edition by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch.

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Y Combinator

AUGUST 23, 2022

The list includes private and acquired companies valued at $150M or more as of July 31, 2022, and is sorted by valuation (YC’s public companies are featured here ). 63 companies have been added to the list since our last update in February 2022. Education: 2.7%. 59% have an HQ located in the Bay Area. Healthcare: 11.5%.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here are the top Detroit startups and tech companies to watch in 2022. Small Detroit startups to watch in 2022. Based in Detroit, Autobooks offers a number of wellness benefits, plus great financial and educational benefits. The company is rapidly growing and we’re excited to see what 2022 has in store.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 is weeks away, and today I’m thrilled to announce the 200 startups selected to participate in the first ever Startup Battlefield 200 cohort. Education, HR + Future of Work. Announcing the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 by Neesha A. HealthTech + BioTech. Space + Security.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2022

Key Small Business Trends to Watch Out for in 2022. As we enter 2022, I’ve been following key trends that will shape the face of small businesses. Let’s explore: 1- Increased Investment in Data Privacy & Education. The post 4 Trends that Will Shape Small Businesses in 2022 appeared first on SmartHustle.com.

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In 2022, most of the world freed itself from the shackles of the COVID pandemic, everyone struggled with inflation, and a war broke out in Europe. Our top companies list grew by over 150 companies in 2022. Our programs, notably our batch program, underwent important changes in 2022. Other YC programs also improved in 2022.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

” Quddus Pativada, founder at DigestAI pitches as part of TechCrunch Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco on October 18, 2022. Despite running an educational AI startup, Pativada isn’t currently in school. Image Credits: Haje Kamps / TechCrunch.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2022

2022 will be a unique and promising time for businesses as we regain a sense of normalcy in a post-pandemic society. If you’re looking to establish or redefine your business in 2022, here are 5 steps you should consider implementing in the year to come. Looking to 2022. Small business trends to watch.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2022

And most importantly, how can entrepreneurs and merchants prepare for — and take advantage of — rapidly evolving e-commerce trends in 2022? Here are a few educated guesses on what will be critical to e-commerce in 2022, along with some advice on how to prepare your brand or company.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Check out some of the Ann Arbor companies with the biggest growth, best funding and most innovative products to watch into 2022. Small Ann Arbor startups to watch in 2022. The post Top Ann Arbor Tech Companies and Startups to Watch in 2022 appeared first on StartupNation. DocNetwork. Originally published by Purpose Jobs.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 31, 2022

We started raising funds in addition to making gifts over a decade ago when we started our computer science education work in New York City and Gotham Gives takes that approach to philanthropy and allows us to use it in other areas. It reminds me very much of the way early-stage venture capital works.

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TechCrunch

MAY 31, 2022

Our latest research report offers some insight into where companies are allocating their IT spend in 2022. The 2022 survey projects IT spending to rise 6.7% Our research shows that organizational plans to begin new IT projects have stalled since the start of 2022. Education shows the lowest projected IT spending.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In Australia, we’ve seen similar growth, with the number of businesses owned by women increasing to over 35 percent in 2022. As an example, only 3 percent of venture capital funding went to all-female-founded startups in 2022. Women need equal access to education, training and business opportunities.

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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. Department of State and implemented in 2022 by IREX.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2023

But 2022 was the year when this “spending” slowed and was instead more widely rebranded and accepted as actually being “borrowing.” Edtech, and education more broadly, usually one of the more resistant sectors during times of economic crisis, has not been immune to the downturn. billion in 2022 compared to $2.5

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

Since emerging from stealth mode in early 2022, Island has scaled rapidly. A Platform for All Industries Islands product is already being used across a wide array of industries, including finance, government, higher education, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail.

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Y Combinator

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For the first time since the Winter 2020 batch, the Summer 2022 batch was in person.   For the Summer 2022 batch, we received 19,000 applications from founders around the world and funded 240. The batch kicked off with an in-person retreat followed by weekly meetups in San Francisco and around the world.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 29, 2022

For the Winter 2022 batch, we received 17,000 applications from founders around the world and funded 414. Education – 2%. Even more significant than the number of applications is the caliber of teams that applied. When funding, we consider startups at any stage and in any field. Fintech (including consumer fintech) – 24%.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We dive deeper into the definition in our 2022 Annual Report. Robust Corporate, Education, and Professional InsurTech Networks Cluster Advantage : The presence of major insurance companies like Nationwide, Aflac, and others creates a virtuous cycle attracting more companies, suppliers, and specialized services.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2022

Around €354 million worth of unlicensed medical cannabis will be sold in Europe in 2022, according to market intelligence firm Prohibition Partners , and this number is expected to rise to around €2.3 billion by 2026. Investments and M&A in the sector are also being spurred by Germany’s promised legislation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Branded podcasts can take many forms, including interview style, narrative storytelling, educational or instructional content, or even a fictional drama series. If five million podcasts sounds impressive, there are over 600 million blogs (Source: Internet Live Stats, 2022). We’re still early in the adoption curve.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

The number of small businesses in the state grew by nearly 16% between 2016 and 2022, the fourth-highest percentage in the country. The state saw a nearly 16% increase in the number of small businesses between 2016 and 2022, one of the highest growth rates in the nation. Beyond taxes, Floridas business growth is impressive.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2022

-based incubator focused on nonprofit startups that are addressing climate-related challenges through open-source data initiatives has announced the six startups which will be put through its 2022 program. 14 climate tech investors share their H1 2022 strategies. government minister and a former MD of Microsoft for Startups U.K.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

According to a recent event participation survey conducted by MarTech, respondents rated the likelihood of attending an in-person event in the first half of 2022 a five out of ten. Regardless of their location, sales teams need the right talking points — and an infusion of morale and excitement — for a successful start to 2022.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

I was at Global Speakers Academy , the newest addition to EO’s executive education programme offering. The next GSA is tentatively scheduled for May 2022. Applications are tentatively scheduled to be due in February 2022. Would I be asked to do improv speaking in front of others? Was I going to embarrass myself?

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Revolution

DECEMBER 7, 2022

2022 brought new connections and perspectives as we met with entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, and ecosystem builders on the ground in startup communities across the country. For the little ones in your life, Encantos makes screentime magical (and educational). For the freshly-inked, give the gift of Mad Rabbit tattoo care.

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2022

The unbundling of professional learning and entrepreneurship education. billion in H1 2022 compared to a total of $20.1 This pullback in global funding can partially be explained by fewer edtech mega-rounds (over $100 million) in H1 2022 compared to previous periods. More posts by this contributor. These are turbulent times.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. While those tips are still relevant, the pandemic and heightened awareness about the importance of building equitable and inclusive ecosystems has surfaced new challenges. Make your ecosystem inclusive.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2022

But Roon plans to change this with a medical education platform for vetted information, sourced strictly from doctors, patients, and caregivers. There’s so much medical misinformation…in 2022, it’s crazy that patients don’t have anywhere to go to answer questions,” Bhaskaran told TechCrunch in an interview.

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