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The Veteran Fund Announces Oversubscribed Fund and $100K Competition Winner

American Entrepreneurship

In support of military Veteran-founded startups, the Fund focuses on space, AI, and cybersecurity leveraging a veteran’s leadership. Its mission is to support and empower veterans across the U.S. Navy veteran Carol Craig exemplifies how far a supported veteran can go in their entrepreneurial journey.

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BE 2.0: Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy

Paul G. Silva

We had two simple core values: Help entrepreneurs succeed Fun is key to success These values were put to the test when we faced a common challenge in the mentorship world. But our board chairman asked a simple question: “Is filling out forms fun? It seemed logicalbetter matching would help entrepreneurs succeed, right?

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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

This storytelling approach not only illustrated our impact but also built trust and authenticity, which ultimately resonated well with potential investors, leading to productive relationships and support. Post-round, the same metrics framework became our quarterly board template, saving hours of prep. Tips for other founders: 1.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. 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. This supports your business goals while keeping your hiring process agile and cost-effective. AI tools scan job boards, optimize job descriptions, and help you vet application responses in real time. Bottom line?

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18 Inspirational Career Reinvention Journeys from Successful Entrepreneurs

StartupNation

I went from negotiating multi-million-dollar deals for corporations to building something of my own—something that helps real families feel seen, supported, and strong. And to lead like a visionary, I had to invest in systems, support, and clarity so the business could run with or without me in every seat. It required redefining it.