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Ben Franklin’s Spring 2024 TechCelerator Winners Announced!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Bootcamp. Eight entrepreneurial teams presented their business startup ideas to a panel of judges, friends, family, and other community members for a chance to win $10,000 to launch their business.

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Creators as Small Businesses Recognized by Visa at Web Summit

American Entrepreneurship

They leverage technology to promote their content creation, particularly the internet and social media, to reach audiences, build communities, and often monetize their work. Software and app developers design and build digital tools, apps, or software. YELLOW is a non-profit founded by Pharrell that helps youth through education.

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88% of Entrepreneurs Struggle with Mental Health: 8 Ways to Cope

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2024, the day focuses on the close connection between mental health and work. Explore Constant Contextual Calibration Ethan King (EO Atlanta) developed an innovative method for maintaining mental health while keeping up with the overwhelming pace of entrepreneurship. That’s an alarming statistic.

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Scamnetic’s $13M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Scam Detection

American Entrepreneurship

billion to fraud in 2024 alone, a 25% increase from the previous year. As a homegrown company, Scamnetic is actively contributing to the regions economic development by creating high-skilled jobs, attracting venture capital, and fostering technology leadership. consumers lost over $12.5 billion in 2023.

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i2E Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award from IEDC

Innovation 2 Enterprise

i2E Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession i2E, Inc.

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Puawai

NZ Entrepreneur

At a glance Founder/s: Kate Forward & Stephen Ponsford Business: puawai Founded: 2024 HQ: wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business? The idea for Puāwai was sparked over a beer in December 2024. We’ve learned a huge amount through late-night research, community connections, and real-world experience.

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EO Members Reflect on Coaching GSEA Global Finalists for ‘Start It Up’ Season 3

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In the 2024 competition, 62 finalists competed in the Global Quarter-Finals from February through April. This symbiotic relationship enriches the EO community and propels entrepreneurial growth and innovation.” – Arshad Bholim, EO Uganda “I believe GSEA is the ultimate tangible expression of EO’s values and mission. Get involved!