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Rebuilding the California Dream 

Andreessen Horowitz

California has long been ground zero for the new: new technologies, new frontiers, new arts and culture. From a cultural perspective, I grew up on a diet of Hollywood culture and movies and TV shows. And I think there were two influences. And the ‘90s was an incredibly optimistic time in America. And I kind of soaked it all in.

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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

YLAI Network members Juliana Nieva de Castillo from Tucumán, Argentina and Julio César Bueno Cruz from Cali, Colombia illustrate two forms of social innovation and community support through unique business concepts. World Bank experts say that without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent of current levels by 2050.

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Innovation Hubs for More Diverse and Inclusive Cities

Impact Hub

More than half the world’s population currently lives in cities – a proportion that will reach 70% by 2050 – which account for approximately 80% of GDP generated worldwide. How to ensure that they are effectively engaging their teams and partners in creating a long-lasting inclusive culture?

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EO Impact Day: ‘Reimagine Success’ for your business and the planet

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We’re starting important conversations between entrepreneurs and global experts around making significant changes to their businesses that benefit people, community and planet,” said Marsha Ralls , EO’s Impact Day Champion. “As EO Impact Day is gaining momentum. Does our business make the world better or worse? The world is aligning.

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TechCrunch: Where top VCs are investing in construction robotics

Dream It

According to UN forecasts, the number of people living in cities is expected to double by 2050, growing from 3.5 For example, infrastructure needed for community-scale flood mitigation or sea walls, but also much smaller and more modular infrastructure such as temporary protected bike lanes or mobile housing.