Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions about Green Depot’s successes. We provide sustainable alternatives to plastic that are made from 100% renewable resources. Go for it and make it happen.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Here, she learned more about volunteerism and also learned about the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. “It Seeing the difference between the two countries and the difference in programming between them,” as well as the emphasis on sustainability, she thought to herself, “why are we not talking about this in Peru?”

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Revolution

MARCH 10, 2025

A Business Model ThatsWorking Cambiums Carbon Smart Wood is already demonstrating that sustainability, utility, beauty, and scalability can all go hand in hand. Cambium is proof that supply chains can be both more resilient and more sustainable without compromising on quality orcost.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

La Escombrera changed the rules of the game and has been successful in promoting sustainable products. To combat this, Surcos Argentinos taught sustainable farming to impoverished families in villages far from the capital. I am taking some time to think about what my new sustainable and social goals will be.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The co-founders believe this approach will yield a more elegant and reliable solution for generating sustainable fossil-free fuels, both on Earth and beyond. “We The investment was co-led by Harpoon Ventures and Refactor Capital, with participation from Pathbreaker, BoxGroup, Seraphim, Plug and Play, Impact First, and Climate Capital.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It outlines the strategies that will be employed to achieve short-term and long-term goals, providing a roadmap for growth and sustainability. They can provide the crucial funding needed to overcome those initial hurdles, whether it’s developing a prototype, securing essential equipment, or launching a marketing campaign.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 19, 2021

Over the last 18 months, the early-stage financing market has seen dramatic changes characterized by these three things: A shift from in-person fundraising to virtual fundraising A reduction in financing process timelines from months to weeks A continued increase in the amount of capital available for early stage companies.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Securing Funding for Breakthrough Technology The Series B funding round, which brought EnCharge AIs total capital raised to over $144 million, was led by the renowned investment firm Tiger Global, with participation from a diverse range of financial and strategic investors.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The YLAI Network hosted Michael Goldberg , a professor of entrepreneurship and an expert in international business development, for a Facebook chat in November for Global Entrepreneurship Week. Building deep networks to acquire customers and develop partnerships is key. Further reading: Beat burnout: Strive for sustainable success.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 31, 2019

2/ The massive experiment in using capital as a moat to build startups into sustainable businesses has now played out and we can call it a failure for the most part. The losers in the 2010s were lower middle class and middle class people in the developed world whose incomes stagnated or fell. 8/ The rich got richer this decade.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 13, 2021

and abroad with entrepreneurship at the forefront, it’s more important than ever to rethink and reboot as one global ecosystem to support a more sustainable and equitable world. As the economy continues to recover in the U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021: November 8-14. Register here: [link].

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Prior to joining LUUM, Lawson’s 15 year career included shaping brand strategies and product development across global brands such as Apple, PayPal and Movado. Amundson serves as Vice President of Engineering, where he spearheads the development of the company’s systems for automated eyelash extension application.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2015

. “the ecommerce company gained fauxmentum by raising artificially high amounts of venture capital and spent lavishly on customer acquisition despite long payback periods and questionable LTV” __. get out and raise money now because when markets change they change on a dime and capital completely dries.

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500

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Enter ImpactAIM Indonesia, a program forged from a partnership between 500 Startups and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The post United Nations Development Program and 500 Startups Join Forces to Bridge the World of Impact Financing and Tech Startups appeared first on 500 Startups.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 15, 2021

1) Sustainability (ESG) and the Simple Green Initiative for a brighter future. Sustainability is not just a flashpoint in American presidential elections — it also represents a core tenet of our society as a whole. Some will try to capitalize on forward-thinking opportunities; others will perfect their products to suit new ideas.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2021

Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead impactful businesses and build a sustainable future for our world, but how exactly do you start? As the ‘inspire’ arm of EO’s Inspire, Learn, Act series, we’re inviting and engaging members to become a part of EO’s sustainability strategy.”. EO Impact Day is gaining momentum. “As

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Alex founded El Árbol English School in Costa Rica, an institution where students of all ages learn English and develop critical thinking skills. Building sustainable societies. Creating unique lesson plans. I wanted to establish one-on-one time to get to know them.”.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Venture Capital is a tricky industry. Many questioned whether it could survive under the fail whale, inevitable competition from Facebook, founder fighting, fights with 3rd-party developers let alone become a revolutionary business that could make money. Far from it. Lots of it. It was an early and smart bet.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 31, 2025

He was instrumental in developing the vision-based autonomy stack at both John Deere and Blue River Technology, driving key innovations in agricultural robotics. Bonsais solutions also contribute to long-term sustainability. By more precise crop management farmers make smarter decisions about irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting.

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

We spent most of that summer developing the product while carving out time to meet investors and try to raise funding. The product should be live if we hope to raise capital. Being self-sustainable has given us a new perspective on startup funding, especially compared to what I experienced on my first accelerator run.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

The oversubscribed round was led by global multi-stage investor B Capital aligned with the Boston Consulting Groupand marks a significant vote of confidence in Omnidians mission to ensure long-term performance and reliability of distributed clean energy systems.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. But I would point out that these days there are really talented tech developers & teams everywhere. Here are mine: 1.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This infusion of capital will enable the company to scale production, expand its product line, and generate new jobs at its world-class production facility in Ottawa, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures the vehicles, develops the proprietary powertrain technology, and offers fleet management softwareall under one roof.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

What Role Do Partnerships Play in New Business Development? To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. At my marketing agency, AS Marketing, we regularly work with partners to collaborate on events like webinars.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Innovators Hernann Zabala Naoumov, 2018 YLAI Fellow, and Antonio Mendoza, 2016 YLAI Fellow, co-founded EnerGea , a social enterprise aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing pollution and energy consumption through sustainable technology. Educating against waste management. Courtesy of Antonio Mendoza. Turning away from corruption.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

I have developed a team that is over 50 percent female, with a 100 percent female C-suite, and specifically seek out women whenever possible when it comes to hiring contractors, writers and other part-time positions. For starters, I think we’re going to see a major shift in the way that women-owned start-ups raise capital.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation. She created the organization out of her passion for social entrepreneurial impact. Absolutely!

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It has also led to eye-popping levels of capital raised by early-stage companies, some of which were years away from entering the clinic with their first product. Capital is the fuel that advances scientific and technological innovation, and it means a life science startup can create products that benefit the world at large.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

Despite 2022’s heel turn, the ten-year funding trend line still points to VCs concentrating less capital in the major coastal hubs and more in the rest of the country, a collective area of focus for attendees. Consequently, the Bay Area experienced a surge, capturing over one-third of all early-stage venture funding in the U.S.,

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. Specifically: Founder : The team possesses the necessary skills, temperament, and experience to execute the startup’s vision.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

In a world where constant change and the need for sustainable solutions are more urgent than ever, young entrepreneurs emerge as the driving force behind innovation and progress — as demonstrated by the winners of EO’s 2023 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. However, developing solutions and sponsoring comprehensive change takes time.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

They develop a business model identifying the critical factors necessary for a sustainable business. Key Components of a Scalable Business Model To design a scalable business model for your startup, consider the following components that are crucial for sustainable growth: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

There is also a groundswell of small farm startups, especially in developing nations, where farmers such as 2022 GSEA Global Finalist Arnold Shoko can convert biowaste streams into feed and fertilizer. Stakeholder capitalism. Continued focus on sustainability. David Fluker, EO Louisiana, president and co-owner, Fluker Farms.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

A vast number of our members are capitalizing on their business success in order to tackle the world’s greatest obstacles. Who better to move our world forward toward greater sustainability than today’s greatest innovators? . We hope that many other EO members join forces.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 20, 2023

Register Investment firm Heritas Capital has announced the successful first close of Asia Impact First Fund (AIFF) with $20 million in total commitment. It also marks the latest in the bank’s longstanding efforts to galvanise capital towards supporting the growth of this space.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Some have been using this time to develop their business plans and launch their own companies.”. However, microbusiness owners need access to the information, expertise, and capital to grow and succeed.”. And many new work-from-home employees have now gained one to three hours per day as their commutes have been eliminated.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Series A+ was led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund, a venture capital fund set up jointly by Greenwillow Capital Management Pte Ltd, which is an MAS-licensed fund management company that is based in Singapore, and Oriza Holdings, an investment firm from China, Willowmore said in a statement.

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