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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

He found his calling in environmental and human rights law and works to protect indigenous communities in his region. I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community.

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

Fundraising platforms such as Investiere have boosted the angel community support of early funding rounds. I really wish that the business case for social and ecological startups will finally be proven (kind of like Oatly showed with the Blackstone investment). What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Nina Escamilla in Mexico 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future. However, one of our main challenges is food waste, mainly associated with the first link in the chain with primary producers, for whom the impact is ecological and economical.

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