Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Green Depot , based in the Dominican Republic, aims to make the planet, and his community members, more eco-conscious. 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.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

JBalvin, the Prince of Reggaeton, has been candid with his fans about his mental health struggles and healing journey. I’m human just like anyone else and I felt I had this mission to make the world a better place starting with mental health.” The bar for behavioral health startups just got higher.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

” Incredible Health is dubbing 2021 a “milestone” year in performance, with the startup clocking up a more than 500% increase in revenue. Commenting on its Series B in a statement, Jamison Hill , partner at Base10 Partners, added: “Incredible Health is an exciting addition to the Advancement Initiative portfolio.

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TechCrunch

JULY 11, 2022

For Amanda D’Ambra and Joan Zhang, the idea of starting and co-founding an eating disorder care startup was personal: Both struggled with an eating disorder, along with other mental health issues, and received treatment — a treatment they hope more people will be able to access.

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StartupNation

JULY 6, 2021

When employees retired, they could count on a pension (a defined benefit plan ) that would continue to pay them some portion of their salary for the rest of their lives, health care benefits and maybe even a glitzy retirement party and a gold Rolex watch as a parting gift (yes, the gold watch really was a thing). When Cisco was named the No.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

Real , a mental health app, has raised a $37 million oversubscribed Series B. The round was led by Owl Ventures, with participation from former Cityblock CEO Iyah Romm and chief health officer Dr. Sylvia Romm. How one founder is building a sustainable platform for proactive mental health care. acceptance rate.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

The second Startup Community Leaders Mission to the USA took place from 11-18 March 2018, with 20 participants taking part, including 14 from 11 different regional towns in Queensland, 3 from Brisbane, one from Sydney, one from Adelaide, and one from New York (assisting the Beach City film crew). Why we run this particular mission.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 24, 2021

This week, Bill Taranto, president of Merck’s Global Health Innovation Fund, wrote a TechCrunch+ article that explored six digital health trends his corporate VC fund is tracking as we enter 2022. Better.com says it has since hired an outside firm “to do a leadership and cultural assessment.”.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

Enter Elektra Health , a women’s health technology company startup that raised $3.75 million in seed funding to continue developing its platform that provides evidence-based care, education and a community for women going through the various stages of menopause. Hormonal health is a massive opportunity: Where are the unicorns?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Antonio Lennert , a member of EO Canada Bridge, is an entrepreneur, designer and community builder. He is the co-founder and CEO of Surf the Greats , Canada’s largest brand and community for surf education, adventure and lifestyle on the Great Lakes and beyond. Canada is not known to be a surfing hotspot,” said Lennert. “But

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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. Share on Twitter. Give the gift of autonomy.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2022

A lot of people are willing to break the law to use psychedelic substances, whether recreationally, as part of spiritual practice or as a tool to explore and work on mental health issues. Mental health is getting a lot of attention right now, and a lot of things are shifting in the world of drug decriminalization.

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2023

CAVA’s founders had a vision to bring heritage, heart, health, and innovation to the fast-casual sector. They believe communities everywhere benefit from accessible cuisine that’s proven to be among the healthiest and heartiest in the world. A commitment to culture: Ike, Ted, Dimitri, and Brett grew up in the restaurant industry.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Sadness for the loss of a bright young New Zealander who had so much going for him, for the terrible loss for Jake’s mother and his whanau and friends, and for the loss of an up and coming innovator and entrepreneur to our business community. It also made me angry.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

What if it turns out she feels most herself in the LGBTQ+ community? I’m supposed to participate in a tech and startup community under these conditions? Or, if it isn’t about my daughter, knowing that it’s happening to other families in my community—the founders of the companies I back? I have a daughter. Their employees?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. But the Covid pandemic pushed the big pause button on in-person events that are the beating heart of many startup communities. We’re leaning heavily on our digital platforms to keep the community engaged.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

Understanding the difference between equality and equity is a great way to start thinking about treatment of others in your community and in your business. Should students who come from marginalized communities or lower-income backgrounds receive more support than those who don’t? That would be an example of equality.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A unique angle is critical — and with the rapid growth of podcasts as a media form built for communities, going niche and specific is key. Building a learned community Nothing beats honest intellectual conversations. It’s nothing related to sound engineering or fancy marketing strategies. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Entrepreneurs and business executives are culturally obsessed with maximizing business growth. Stopping work at a reasonable hour each day and not working every weekend or thinking about work day and night has significant lifestyle and health advantages. And in the US, we’re arguably more focused on this than any other country.

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Revolution has a unique, collaborative culture where I knew I would fit in well. On the flip side, it takes appreciation of different cultural dynamics, personalities, and ways of working to bring together the best minds and build a successful, enduring company at scale. The people and the firm’s approach to investing.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Ecosystem building and community building is hard. Entrepreneurship ecosystem builders work for social change and impact — working to help their communities thrive. In the podcast, Anika explores how ecosystem building can help unleash the full potential of the makers, doers, innovators and visionaries in our communities.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While finance and media are typically concentrated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, a city of three million in the state of Bahia, is considered one of Brazil’s cultural capitals. With an 84% Afro-Brazilian population, there are deep, rich and visible roots of Africa in the city’s history, music, cuisine and culture.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Mental wellness startup MindFi operates throughout APAC, but wants to deliver “culturally competent” care in each of its markets. While mental health startups have gained a lot funding in the United States, especially during the pandemic , it is still a nascent space in much of Asia. ThoughtFull gets $1.1M

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Through knowledge sharing and funding, the program cultivates a thriving ecosystem for changemakers to accelerate impact and deliver initiatives at the intersection of sport, equity and creativity for Black and Latinx communities. . start to address and remove systemic barriers Black & Latinx community change-makers on the rise face.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

Plus, a culture of inclusion translates into a happier, more productive workforce. Your core values tout a culture of inclusion. Praxent is also a designated Mother-Friendly Worksite by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Indeed, studies show greater diversity yields greater profits. Here’s what we learned: 1.

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GCUC

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Health and wellness is no longer just a perk, but a necessary cultural currency that nourishes employees, and members, alike. The post GCUC Podcast: James O’Reilly of Life Time Work appeared first on GCUC Community. James O’Reilly, President at.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2021

Building a talent pool means cultivating a process and a community by which hiring managers can find the right people for the right job. Wellness and mental health benefits to help with stressful times. This is far different from the traditional appeal of 401(k) match, health care and growth opportunities, though those are still valid.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If I were to pick one thing that unites the global tech scene in terms of culture I would point to the respect and reverence accorded to startup founders. There is a seldom talked about price of being a founder — the impact on one’s mental health. I am in no way a mental health expert. I’ve seen it happen in our community.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

HoneyBee has also secured a $100 million debt facility from CIM, an institutional impact investment manager that provides debt capital for innovation that lends to underserved communities. . CEO and co-founder Ennie Lim said she was inspired to start HoneyBee after suffering financial setbacks after her own divorce several years ago.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

.” Simmone Taitt, founder, Poppy Seed Health. Speaking to TechCrunch, Pitts and Turner said progressives within the investment community need to start better utilizing their economic and cultural prowess to shift and shape society. For a long time, people have been silent and afraid to speak up.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 25, 2024

Impact Hub Bradford: Journey in inclusive innovation Impact Hub Bradford is addressing the needs of marginalised communities through their many initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion innovation. With its commitment to diversity and social impact, they have become a key player in the city’s economic strategy.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

In 1992, the United Nations proclaimed December 3 to be the International Day of Disabled Persons to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and to raise awareness of the situations they face in political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of life. How is Blue Hope a vital part of your community?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Today, Ready Set Raise announced its third cohort, including a startup that digitizes retailers which sell outdoor equipment, a marketplace for ethical and legal data exchange, and a digital platform that connects Black women to culturally-aware providers. Here’s a look at Ready, Set, Raise’s third cohort of startups: ?

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HPA

APRIL 7, 2020

Built In Chicago: Online community hub for Chicago startups and tech. Telebehavioral Health Across the Continuum of Care (Webinar). Creating a Supportive Work From Home Culture (Blog). Built In Chicago: Online community hub for Chicago startups and tech. Chicago Superstars is a crowd-sourced talent database and community.

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

and yet I always had the desire in my heart to start my own health technology company that would improve people’s lives. We foster an open and inclusive environment and we want to hear about new business ideas and ways in which we can grow as a community. We are proud to be part of this inclusive and nurturing community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2020

At Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , our mission remains engaging business owners at every stage with the tools, education and community necessary to learn and grow to new levels of leadership , in business and beyond. Planning for a Return to the Office. Of course, cleaning and disinfection measures have been ramped up dramatically.

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StartupNation

MARCH 10, 2021

Community organizations like Shine & Rise provide support and mentorship to women who work at tech companies, and coworking spaces like Cahoots offer dedicated tech entrepreneurial spaces for the community. Duo has a culture centered around inclusion and belonging. Workit Health. So they created Workit Health.

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