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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. For example, we worked with a technology startup that used our business plan software and, within four months, managed to raise a $500K investment from an investor connected through our network. Tips for other founders: 1.

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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. Network and Connect with Industry Leaders The more you network—the more you learn from others. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. CEO Lesson #2.

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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. Network and Connect with Industry Leaders The more you network—the more you learn from others. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. CEO Lesson #2.

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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!) Join for Free We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

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Why Startup Founders Should Diversify Income (+5 Practical Tips)

StartupNation

Find opportunities to join advisory boards. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. Team up with fellow founders to co-create businesses. Join for Free We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

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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.