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EO Hosts International Entrepreneurial Summit at the United Nations in Support of UN Sustainable Development Goals

Entrepreneurs' Organization

On 25–26 June 2019, EO presented a two-day International Entrepreneurial Summit at the United Nations focused on inspiring, educating and connecting business leaders to promote sustainable business practices. SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth. SDG 5 – Gender Equality. • SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. •

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NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

American Entrepreneurship

AI presents a tremendous economic opportunity for New Jersey, poised to create good-paying jobs, catalyze new discoveries, grow our start-up community, and foster long-term economic growth, said Governor Murphy. For more information, including additional eligibility requirements, click here.

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Melinda French Gates Sets Path to Empower Women Globally

American Entrepreneurship

As I’ve said many times before, women need to be in a position to make decisions, control resources, and shape policies and perspectives, and I want to accelerate progress toward that vision,” French Gates states. I Want to Help Even the Match”, she previewed the next stage of her philanthropy, working to advance women’s power in the U.S.

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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

TechCrunch

The commitment is contained under the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact , by leading energy buyers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers and governments, representing a global effort to accelerate the uptake of carbon-free electricity as a way of averting the perilous effects of climate change.

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Digital Transformation Is Crucial for Longevity According to Cisco Study

Smart Hustle Magazine

A new study reveals just how much the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating small business digital transformation. How much small business digital transformation could boost economic growth. It is forcing companies to accelerate their digitalization,” he says. The impact is more felt in Latin America, as seen below.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

James Burnes: Ministry of Awesome is a startup ecosystem organisation that is on a mission to drive New Zealand’s economic growth through founder-led innovation. You’re also sort of no longer running your classic three-month type accelerator program, which finishes on, say, a demo day. James Burnes: Absolutely.

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MFS Africa leads $2.3M seed round in Ugandan fintech startup Numida

TechCrunch

Although these businesses drive economic growth and contribute up to one-third of the continent’s GDP, they are often financially excluded from credit and other financial services due to their size and informality. However, the pandemic helped in accelerating this model, and with this new investment, Numida is poised to grow further.

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