TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2023

The global economic and political turmoil of the past year has had a meaningful impact on corporate innovation in the technology industry and beyond. All of these factors have led to belt-tightening in the corporate world, layoffs and hiring freezes and a more conservative investment posture from the investment community.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

Creative platform EVEN , which allows artists to sell music directly to fans, said it has closed a $2.2 The company’s CEO and founder, Mag Rodriguez, says he started building the platform last February as a way to help Black and brown artists retain equity in their creative work. Creative platform EVEN raises $2.2M

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 30, 2020

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta is working hard to develop the small business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the devastating earthquake of 2016. In 2019, the program was expanded in each of Ecuador’s provinces, providing “mini master’s degrees” in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 14, 2012

I'll bet you don't know where the Center of NY's Tech Community and Center of Creativity is. In fact, it is "well-known internationally as the original home of New York's technology community.". Just because you put up a structure doesn't mean it's going to sprout a whole innovation ecosystem. So why didn't it work?

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It is operated by the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation and is located within the Pangyo Startup Zone, a special space created for startups. This is a convergence space that includes not only startup workspaces and meeting rooms, but also community rooms, parking management systems, and even a public housing complex.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kavelle is most passionate about the impact she can have on students and is continuously inspired by their creativity. She began to notice a variety of challenges when it came to STEM education, both in her community and globally. Thank you for your entrepreneurial journey, Kavelle!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2024

Who better than our EO community to offer creative strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of stress? I run the world’s largest community (10,000+ members) dedicated solely to stress reduction for entrepreneurs: Dory. Recognizing the toll on my health, I had to get creative. My strategy?

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Register In July’s end, an Egyptian governmental delegation toured Pangyo Techno Valley, Korea’s premier innovation hub, seeking insights into its unparalleled growth. Meanwhile, Korea Creative Content Agency champions game startups through its Global Game Hub Center in Pangyo Techno Valley.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 5, 2019

Department of State Program Officer Sam Gordon interviewed Adriel Luis, a curator at the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, capturing his passion for this innovative method for solving problems. With design thinking, “you use creativity and imagination to think outside the box and solve large-scale issues,” he says.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 7, 2012

You're not going to replicate the Valley, but you could certainly look to a place that went from essentially zero to the second most proflific startup communities in 15 years (or 8 years, depending on if you count the fact that we came back from zero again dating back to '04). There are a ton of fantastically creative people here.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

They’d like to see us continue spotlighting best practices and community success stories in our newsletter and on socials, so please be sure to follow us on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest and greatest from our network! webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Bahia could be an epicenter of innovation in Latin America. Paulo Rogério Nunes. Contributor.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 1, 2022

Untapping the potential of diverse communities. In October 2017, the European Union’s Urban Innovative Actions fund awarded €4,2 million to Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton for a 3-year initiative called MiFriendly Cities. As one might imagine, all this diversity brings with it an untapped resource of skills and ideas.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2012

We threw a Launchpad LA dinner to bring the community together as we tend to do 6-10 times a year. Brad wrote up his answer here – you should read it because it’s very instructive for how I believe communities ought to think about naming conventions. An innovator in technology, especially monetization.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future. What advice do you have for others looking to make a change and address climate solutions with their business or within their community? government.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool. It has the diversity and cheaper rent necessary for great creative potential and I think you're going to see a lot of development next year of Brooklyn as its own unique, but complimentary community of innovation.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Expedited innovation. Extra time at home allowed many people to tap into their own creativity and inner entrepreneur—not just for those who were unemployed or pursuing a change, but also those dealing with virtual work. SourceLink is here to help you support the entrepreneurs in your community.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There is no culture, country, nor period of human history where creative expression hasn’t been central. And yet, despite its foundational nature inside all of us, being a “creative” is often also reduced to describing someone with innate skill or studied mastery in creative disciplines such as music, painting, or sculpting.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Pajani Singah’s company, Amazonia Impact Ventures , was named Top Innovation Winner of the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Tropical Forest Commodities Challenge for protecting the Amazon rainforest and improving the lives of its people through an innovative finance company that works directly with indigenous communities in the rainforests.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The company offers innovative, affordable payment solutions for a wide range of services, including elective treatments ranging from telehealth, fertility, dental, vision, and cosmetic to pet care. He also co-founded TruCom, an innovative communications company, culminating in its acquisition by Broadview Networks.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 6, 2023

The round was led by Collab+Currency and included gmoney as an advisor April 4, 2023 [San Francisco, CA] – Ecosapiens , an eco-conscious collective that defends the climate through creative tech, today announced $3.5 million of funding in its latest seed round. For more information, visit ecosapiens.xyz.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today’s e-commerce companies, faced with tightening advertising budgets and increased competition, are finding creative solutions to help personalize and gamify the customer experience. Align and engage with existing, highly engaged communities. So, how do you create a brand and products that reflect an ethos?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Is your company looking for creative ways to stand out and connect with your target audience? A branded podcast is a podcast produced by a company to increase brand awareness, generate leads, create thought leadership and grow an active user community. Podcasts have a lot of upside for marketers. What are branded podcasts?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. Pacific Kids Learning is an innovative EdTech and Edutainment company that produces culturally-relevant content, primarily, for Pacific kids.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. Rosario also advises that young leaders need to get creative and build sustainable processes. government.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2020

Written by Parveen Dhupar , chief creative officer at BTI Brand Innovations Inc. We are a strong happy family that respects differences in opinion and contributes to the greater community. Parveen Dhupar is the founder and chief creative officer at BTI Brand Innovations , a creative agency based in Mississauga, Ontario.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recently, five CC4H Robotics’ middle school teams showcased their talent and innovation at an event on January 20th, 2024, kicking off the competition season at the York qualifier with a day filled with thrilling robot battles.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 19, 2024

Celebrating artists tackling social and environmental issues For World Creativity and Innovation Day, Impact Hub Network commemorates the profound influence of human creativity in addressing local challenges, particularly those concerning social and environmental issues. It is inextricable from the lifeblood of our civilisation.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future. What advice do you have for others looking to make a change and address climate solutions with their business or within their community? government.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

The soundbite: “What distinguishes the apex innovators from behemoths who disappear? Executing on opportunities at the intersection of utility and disruption allows for exponential innovation. Seed- and Early-Stage U.S, Here are some key insights from the event. Their ability to run experiments at pace and scale.”

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 31, 2010

The phenomenon, they argue, will accelerate creativity across a larger network. Does crowdsourcing represent the beginning of the end of creative organizations? Bootstrapping a community from zero users. Others, meanwhile, have predicted that it is a passing fad but one that downward pressure on prices on current agency work.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Arosh Fernando , creative director of WooHah Productions, says, “When our core business was not permited to function due to the government restrictions, we realized we had to change everything.”. His new company, All In, brings colleagues and communities together, even when they are physically apart.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 16, 2019

Hidden staircases and historic artifacts contrast the colorful furnishing and modern office equipment, providing an inspiring backdrop for social innovation, technology and the realization of ideas. Impact Hub Bergen was an early starter amongst social innovation spaces and joined the global Impact Hub network in 2008.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 18, 2023

“Creative Spark Industries” student team from Pryor High School wins highest honor Leaders from MidAmerica Industrial Park and i2E announce a team of three Pryor High School seniors are the top winners of the inaugural high school entrepreneurship program called the MidAmerica Cup.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2021

The creativity of all the students, the diversity of their business ideas, and the number of countries represented made GSEA the right choice for us.”. Foster: “The students’ companies were the product of identifying a problem in their local community and looking for ways to address it.

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