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

American Entrepreneurship

(March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. Winners will also receive mentorship and advisory support from the Administrators network of subject matter experts.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

Post-round, the same metrics framework became our quarterly board template, saving hours of prep. We followed that emotional hook with rigorous traction data: our viral collaboration loop drove 340% user growth in 90 days; personalized content requests increased engagement by 185%; retention rose 80% month over month.

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Can You Build a Business with $100 or Less? Yes … and Here’s How

StartupNation

Image by pvproductions on Freepik Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. 8 Ways to Make Money on Social Media Arm yourself with a toolset (free!) They offer the highest return on investment (ROI). The post Can You Build a Business with $100 or Less?

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20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then

StartupNation

Twenty years ago, I kickstarted the company with only one employee on board. Then, try paid ads and influencer collaborations. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. ” Create traditions and rituals (also, don’t shy away from internal jokes).

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20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then

StartupNation

Twenty years ago, I kickstarted the company with only one employee on board. Then, try paid ads and influencer collaborations. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. ” Create traditions and rituals (also, don’t shy away from internal jokes).

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

And in around 2018, 2019, there was a strategic focus by the Board of Trustees to start looking at how can we more specifically support and service founders in the Greater Canterbury region to help them pursue their ideas. We’ve got some really incredible people that have joined our team to provide that one-to-one mentorship and advice.

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Navigating the Gig Economy: How Startups Attract and Retain Top Freelance Talent

StartupNation

The freelancing space is full of skilled professionals you’d never find through traditional job boards. AI tools scan job boards, optimize job descriptions, and help you vet application responses in real time. It shapes the collaborative efforts and output styles that define your brand. Set clear expectations.