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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

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. This trifecta serves as a catalyst for accelerated growth and long-term viability. Plastomics: St.

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created.

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Scaling green ventures: meet the innovators accelerating climate action

Impact Hub

Scaling green ventures: meet the innovators accelerating climate action In a world echoing with the urgent call for environmental change, the Impact Hub Network is committed to supporting innovative green ventures for a brighter tomorrow. On 30th November, Impact Hub Accra unveiled their Net Zero Electric Mobility Platform.

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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

June 21, 2023) – In May , the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved five grant applications totaling more than $3.7 million under the Authority’s Offshore Wind Workforce and Skills Development Grant Challenge (Grant Challenge). TRENTON, N.J. Wind energy is our future.

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Startups have about $1 trillion worth of reasons to love the Biden infrastructure plan

TechCrunch

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. We’re going to have a much bigger opportunity by focusing on some not-so-sexy stuff.”. .”

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Zembo nabs $3.4 million from Toyota, DOB Equity and InfraCo Africa to grow its motorcycle startup in Uganda

TechCrunch

Mobility 54’s investment in Zembo envisions to accelerate the carbon neutrality in Africa by electrification of the mobility industry. Opibus told TechCrunch in an earlier interview that the competitive advantage of electric transport includes declining operational costs of up to 60% lower that of fossil fuel alternatives.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Eric Parker

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Only through annihilation of distance in every respect, as the conveyance of intelligence, transport of passengers and supplies and transmission of energy will conditions be brought about some day, ensuring permanency of friendly relations. It all starts with choosing to give people a hand up. He also founded and leads theClubhou.se