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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

He found his calling in environmental and human rights law and works to protect indigenous communities in his region. I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community.

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5 Tips for Making Time to Make a Difference

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Yet, since late 2016, he has also worn the hat of chairman of the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board (MSKIB) , a position that lets him serve as an agent and driver of social and economic change for rural communities throughout his home state in India. What’s his secret to keeping it all moving forward?

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Circularity in action: Circular projects in Portugal

Impact Hub

These two success stories not only demonstrate the power of circular practices but also inspire mindful engagement with local culture and the pursuit of more inclusive, eco-friendly, and sustainable futures. Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp At the heart of the CirculUP!

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Rebuilding the California Dream 

Andreessen Horowitz

California has long been ground zero for the new: new technologies, new frontiers, new arts and culture. From a cultural perspective, I grew up on a diet of Hollywood culture and movies and TV shows. And I think there were two influences. And the ‘90s was an incredibly optimistic time in America. And I kind of soaked it all in.

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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

YLAI Network members Juliana Nieva de Castillo from Tucumán, Argentina and Julio César Bueno Cruz from Cali, Colombia illustrate two forms of social innovation and community support through unique business concepts. Her work highlights the impact that everyone can have on their community and the environment through small choices.

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

Zurich tends to take the lion’s share, as the city’s embrace of startups has jump-started development, although Geneva and Lausanne are also hotspots. As well as traditional software engineering startups, Switzerland’s largest city boasts a startup culture that emphasizes life sciences, mechanical engineering and robotics.

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Assembling a Tulip: Can you engineer thriving Web3 communities of humans (DAOs) using code?

This is going to be BIG.

The community norms and values of the space had been carefully nurtured by the three people that started it. There were about ten indie coworkers from the original community and ten employees of this startup. The vibe of the community started to come apart quickly. A few years ago, I was a member of a co-working space.