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Providing healthcare to lower-income communities values Cityblock Health at $1 billion

TechCrunch

Cityblock Health , a company that provides healthcare services to low-income communities, is now commanding a high-priced valuation of over $1 billion after venture capitalists poured $160 million into the company. The company first spun out of Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs in 2017 and initially partnered with EmblemHealth.

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5 ways to improve mental health for software developers

TechCrunch

With World Mental Health Day just behind us, I thought about how the tech industry can be a difficult place to stay mentally well. However, health is something more fundamental, almost on the lowest level of the hierarchy of needs , which includes mental health. Help TechCrunch find the best software consultants for startups.

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EO Australia Members Give a Helping Hand

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that over 35 million people require prosthetics or orthotics, but only 10 percent of people can access or afford these life-changing products. He turned down lucrative consulting jobs and international offers to pursue his passion for making hands for kids, and he wanted to do it for free.

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Ego vs Vanity: The Founder’s Dilemma That Shapes Your Destiny

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I need to build a real business and support my family.” Health is defined as a tough mind, deep soul, and fit body. One of my eight core values is to be a loyal community member, helping others get the most out of their lives. This value led me to launch a community for professional service firm founders.

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Bangladesh-based Maya, a startup focused on accessible healthcare, raises $2.2 million seed round

TechCrunch

Based in Bangladesh, Maya is dedicated to making it easier for women to get healthcare, especially for sensitive issues like reproductive and mental health. She began Maya with the goal of providing trustworthy health information, but quickly realized that the site’s visitors needed more support. million in seed funding.

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mPharma, a telehealth pioneer out of Ghana, gets physical with 100 virtual centers across Africa

TechCrunch

One company that is planning to drive the wave of telemedicine across the continent, as the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, is mPharma , a Ghanaian health tech start-up that is set to open 100 virtual centers across seven markets in Africa over the next six months. The health start-up received $1.1 We currently have five centers open.

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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

The inaugural cohort marks an important milestone in the NJEDA’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting business ventures in their critical early stages. By supporting these 10 new, cutting-edge companies, New Jersey is firmly cementing itself as a national leader in innovation.” said NJII President, Michael Johnson, Ph.D.