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How collective data and storytelling can lead to lasting impact for underserved entrepreneurs

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We are living in an unprecedented period of economic transformation and this is a chance for us all to be thoughtful about how these newly infused funds will be used to benefit underserved small businesses in our local communities, long-term. Wow - what a pivotal moment!

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Empowering Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities with GoDaddy

Impact Hub

For the second year in a row, Impact Hub joined forces with GoDaddy for another edition of New Roots, a business startup and mentoring program for entrepreneurs from underserved communities. Despite the differences, the data collected before and after the program shows that great and tangible results were achieved in both locations.

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Indonesia “sea-to-table” platform Aruna hooks $35M led by Prosus and East Ventures Growth Fund

TechCrunch

The company works primarily with small fisheries (or ones that have boats with about one to two metric tonnes of capacity) and focuses on sustainability, helping suppliers adhere to the United Nations Goal 14’s targets. But Aruna’s founding team saw two major problems while analyzing coastal communities. The sector creates about $4.1

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Is ocean conservation the next climate tech? 7 investors explain why they’re all in

TechCrunch

We have to think beyond community beach cleanups — there are actually extremely investable approaches to solving the plastic problem.” Our investment thesis is focused on innovations that modernize the seafood supply chain, expand production in a sustainable way and address the impacts of climate change.

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Developing Rapid-Response Plans for Cities to Help Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in This Time of Economic Crisis

Forward Cities

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.

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Research Assistant (Full Time – 6 months)

Forward Cities

Forward Cities is a national leader in developing and applying research tools that support communities to better understand the inner workings of their entrepreneurial ecosystems. We’ve created a suite of assessment and evaluation tools that have been applied in communities around the country. Start date: November 30, 2020.

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The New Drug Delivery Challenge: How Will Cures Reach Patients?

Andreessen Horowitz

These programs may involve unique training for clinicians, clinical logistics, patient support, and data collection and reporting capabilities per FDA, manufacturer, and payor requirements. Care delivery infrastructure Today, a select set of hospitals have built out specialized capabilities to deliver cell and gene therapies.