American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 7, 2025

The 2024 holiday shopping season marked a landmark for online retail, with global holiday retail sales surging to a record breaking $1.2 During the 2024 holiday season, retailers saw a significant increase in generative AI tool use, including conversational agents that helped guide shoppers through their buying journey.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

With nearly 19,000 members in over 80 countries, EO offers local, regional, and global experiences that support entrepreneurs beyond just business. Here is a sampling of EO opportunities to maximize your first 12 months with the organization: Join a Forum for entrepreneurial growth and support.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Those accepted into the program will strategically collaborate with NEC, receiving engineering expertise, extensive R&D resources, comprehensive support services, and funding to fast-track innovations.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 22, 2024

The Thiel Foundation continues its commitment to innovation and disruption achieved by bright young minds, outside of academic studies, by announcing its 2024 class of Thiel Fellows. The Fellowship gives each participant $100,000 and access to a valuable support network of tech founders, investors, scientists, and former fellows.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (CNP) has remained steadfast in its pivotal role, bolstering local tech-based enterprises, small manufacturers, and entrepreneurs by continuing to provide essential business support services, training, and capital investments.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

Today, it operates 32 data centers and supports over 250,000 Nvidia GPUs, serving clients like Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI. Microsoft alone accounted for over 60% of CoreWeaves 2024 revenue, raising questions about customer concentration risk. The company reported $1.92 In March 2025, it signed a five-year, $11.9

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan budget supports programs to create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors across PA helping small businesses. Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget directs $20 million in investment into the new M ain Street Matters program.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With this award, Cellico will participate in the CES exhibition in Las Vegas, USA (January 9 ~ 12, 2024) for the second consecutive year. Cellico, by winning innovation awards for two consecutive years and, unusually, in three categories at CES 2024, has once again validated its excellent technological capabilities.

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Andreessen Horowitz

AUGUST 1, 2023

SPEEDRUN began with a simple question: how can we support the best gaming founders at the earliest stages of their journey? We invested in all 32 companies from … The post Announcing SPEEDRUN 2024: Accelerating Games x Tech appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

In the rocky economic climate of 2024, creativity fuels entrepreneurial success more than deep pockets. In 2024, creative funding solutions extend beyond personal savings or the support of friends and family. Additionally, look for grants, contests, or incubator programs that support early-stage entrepreneurs.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

billion to fraud in 2024 alone, a 25% increase from the previous year. The company maintains ties to the local innovation infrastructure, collaborating with startup accelerators, university research hubs, and entrepreneurial support organizations across Central Florida. consumers lost over $12.5 billion in 2023.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Insights from over 6,300 Fund Her Future grant applicants were the basis of the 2024 State of Women’s Small Business Report , recently published by B lock Advisors by H&R Block. The post Challenges Women Business Owners Face revealed in Block Advisors’ 2024 Report appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today®.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

The funding will go toward the second and third of the planned missions, scheduled for 2023 and 2024. foot-tall Hakuto-R will also be used in the second mission in 2023, to deposit a small ispace rover that will collect data to support the company’s subsequent missions to the moon.

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

At the IMPACT Summit yesterday, I shared our Top 10 Trends for Data in 2024. LLMs are fantastic first-pass filters and phenomenal classifiers that extract insight or build machine learning features from unstructured data like customer support conversations or sales calls. Second, they change the way that we manipulate data.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recently, five CC4H Robotics’ middle school teams showcased their talent and innovation at an event on January 20th, 2024, kicking off the competition season at the York qualifier with a day filled with thrilling robot battles. In total, the program has ten competing teams, with over 100 students between 4 th and 12 th grade.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

Longtime backers Activate Capital, Liberty Mutual Investments, National Grid Partners, and WIND Ventures reaffirmed their support with follow-on investments. The fresh capital also drew participation from top-tier investors including Marunouchi Innovation Partners, BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, Citi Impact Fund, and Alumni Ventures.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Continued support from previous backers includes COTU, RZM Capital, and Github founder Tom Preston-Werner. MoneyHashs strategic focus on large enterprise clients has resulted in significant growth, with its enterprise segment now making up over 35% of its client basea threefold expansion in 2024 alone.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

In the 2024 competition, 62 finalists competed in the Global Quarter-Finals from February through April. It strengthened my belief in the power of mentorship and the cohesive, supportive nature of the EO network. It was humbling and a privilege to be part of the students’ journey.” The depth of learning I gained from the students!

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A brand advocate and star of Visa’s 2024 b rand film, “Prodigies ,” Visa will partner with Pharrell on two of his philanthropic ventures, B lack Ambition and YELLOW. Williams is a GRAMMY® Award-winning, Academy Award®-nominated musician and filmmaker. YELLOW is a non-profit founded by Pharrell that helps youth through education.

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Y Combinator

APRIL 3, 2024

These are the people hand-picking the companies YC invests in, working with them throughout the batch, and supporting these founders for the life of their company. YC’s roster of Group Partners is stronger than it has ever been, and we expect that roster to only grow.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Data shows that ethically-focused honorees outperform peers With so much social, business, and political turmoil seen in today’s culture, Ethisphere, a global leader advancing the standards of ethical business practices, offers some reassurance through its list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Angels collaborate with peers, meet interesting founders, and are on the frontlines of exciting new ventures that build businesses, support families and build wealth in communities. It’s inclusive, transparent, and welcoming. It’s inspiring,” says Luckhurst. 19th appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today®.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Its a striking reminder that beyond financial resources and business plans, confidence and support networks are essential for female entrepreneurs to thrive.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 6, 2024

State College, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (CNP) is pleased to announce the selection of ten outstanding entrepreneurial teams to participate in the Spring 2024 TechCelerator Business Bootcamp. The post Ben Franklin Announces Spring 2024 TechCelerator Finalists! first appeared on BFTP/CNP.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

With the completion of a $15 million Series A funding round led by Threshold Ventures and supported by investors including Craft Ventures, Intel Capital, and Y Combinator, the company is poised to automate the workflows of high-growth software companies and help them scale their presence on cloud marketplaces.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 22, 2023

At Manta.io , I contribute to their acquisition by IBM , offering support and mentoring the CTO to ensure a seamless integration. community, offering targeted guidance and support for technology leaders. In response to this shift, I’ve meticulously adjusted my strategy for 2024. My 2023 strategy: Mentoring triangle of strength.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

A recent study of Arizonas bioscience sector showed high marks for the progress made since the launch of the states strategic roadmap outlined in 2002 in support of its innovation ecosystem. Venture capital activity, though mirroring a national downtrend, remained relatively strong in 2024.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In 2024, the day focuses on the close connection between mental health and work. Mindset work involves planting and fostering supportive thoughts and beliefs in our minds. It includes activities like calling a friend, spending time with pets, and taking action to support people in our communities.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 10, 2024

OCBC Bank has introduced a new SME initiative for launch in April 2024, focusing on supporting women entrepreneurs in Singapore. The OCBC Women Entrepreneurs Programme aims to provide targeted financing solutions, facilitating the achievement of business objectives for female-owned SMEs.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. We congratulate them on their achievements and look forward to supporting their continued success.” first appeared on BFTP/CNP.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Whether you need support navigating skills shortages, managing staff or expanding your business skills and knowledge, an experienced Mentor can guide you every step of the way. Applications close 11:59 PM, 30 November, 2024 *Terms and conditions apply. Business Mentors NZ understands the unique challenges Kiwi business owners face.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its grand prize winners. On June 13, 2024, the PA Wilds BIG IDEA Finale Pitch event was hosted by the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 3, 2024

As EO enthusiastically welcomes Jamie Pujara, an EO Kenya member, as its new Global Chair for fiscal year 2024/2025, it is the perfect moment to reflect on past achievements and envision future goals. Embracing the Dual Nature of Success The dual nature of giving and receiving, of success and support, is a powerful concept.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Apptronik, the AI-driven humanoid robotics company based in Austin, Texas, is making strides toward revolutionizing the robotics industry, gaining investor support to scale operations. The investment also supports the companys commitment to creating human-centered robots.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

With the support of a friend who gifted her a van (she paid $1 for it) and a mentor in the dry cleaning business, she built a website and embarked on her entrepreneurial journey as founder of WashRoom Laundry. Her openness created a culture of acceptance and empathy within her company, allowing others to feel valued and supported. “I

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Central, PA December 6, 2024 Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) proudly concluded its Fall 2024 TechCelerator Bootcamp by providing up to $10,000 in prize awards to promising entrepreneurs from the region. Otzzy (Founder, Tim Emerick): Keepsake products integrating personalized videos.

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