American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership and innovation-supporting partners from throughout the Delaware business community and beyond, Startup302 launched in 2020 and has provided $800,000 in funding to 52 ventures since 2021. Thanks to sponsors, there is no charge to enter. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

*The Heddleson Transformation Award, named in honor of beloved BFTP/CNP Regional Director Richard Heddleson, celebrates the entrepreneur who best embodies Heddlesons legacy of community dedication and ingenuity. Kinzua Yarn and Fibers (Owner, Victoria Boehmer): Sustainable fiber mill supporting local farmers.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This large, active mentor community gave our entrepreneurs access to expertise and resources we could never have provided on our own. Keep Values Simple and Clear Choose values that are easy to understand and apply Make them specific enough to guide real decisions Ensure they support your core mission 2.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Creativity & Innovation Thinking outside the box to develop unique products, services, or business models. Dont complainask, “How can I fix this?”,

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

When presenting to investors, we created a dashboard that tracked both KPIs and what we called “KVPs” — Key Value Propositions — which highlighted how each ethical or community-driven choice directly fed into loyalty, brand equity, and ultimately, LTV (lifetime value).

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Revolution

MAY 12, 2025

In it, he described a global transformation, one where people were part of a digital global village where they could access copious information and services and build communities across borders and timezones. Students can launch startups with the support of faculty and other university resources. The idea lit a fire in me.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 25, 2025

Highlights from Demo Day included: ProBound – An AI agent builder for sales and support, enabling businesses to deploy custom agents in under 15 minutes. Founder: Levi Pike LOVE Mobile – A wireless carrier that turns every phone bill into a force for good, funding clean water, education, and community impact projects.

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Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Over the last few years he’s been a diligent company-builder, brand steward, and community leader. Over the course of 18 months, I built up an initial knowledge set as I was developing the underlying thesis for the brand. It was very much a gradual process of getting 1% better each day.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

These investments have made a significant economic impact, creating thousands of jobs and supporting the growth of numerous innovative companies. Reaching the $100 million mark reflects the dedication of our team and the robust support of Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Mentoring for entrepreneurs involves receiving personalized guidance and support tailored to the individuals unique personal and business needs. If you’re navigating financial management issues, they can help develop better budgeting practices or introduce tools to manage cash flow.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and software development tools, YC believes there has never been a better time for students to work on independent technical projects. The primary goal is to encourage technical exploration and the development of projects that impress other skilled programmers. Who Can Apply?

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Entrepreneurs can cut the cost of innovation – and boost business cashflow – with government funding for research and development, but navigating the rulebooks can be challenging. Since launching in Christchurch two years ago we’ve been impressed by the vibrancy and community spirit in the local and national technology sector.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 11, 2025

Puāwai is here to support your journey with comprehensive tools that empower sustainable growth. We wanted to build something that could guide and support that critical next step. Since then, we’ve developed a beta version of the platform and already have paying customers on board, a solid sign we’re solving a real problem.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

After transitioning that work into a nonprofit, I moved into innovation consulting and eventually joined GSV Labs , where I supported Fortune 500s with startup partnerships and built out strategic programs. That’s why I invest time in the ecosystem, in the community, and in being a thought partner long before the term sheet stage.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. Lots of community discussions. They’ll get into whatever they can just to like find a community, find a home.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

Strategic Support for Modern Founders More than just funding, Creator Ventures positions itself as a strategic partner.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 7, 2025

In that capacity, she led the development and growth of major initiatives such as the E3 Bootcamp, the Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator, and i2E’s involvement in the Oklahoma Commercialization Network. ” i2E Board Chair Rose Washington-Jones, CEO of Tulsa Economic Development Corporation, praised Wilborn’s appointment.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 28, 2025

The May 15th finale was hosted virtually by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin CNP), an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

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Jason Malki

MARCH 26, 2025

He began his journey in game development, designing therapeutic games for patients with neurological disorders, and quickly evolved into a leader in emerging tech with a passion for solving real-world problems. Looking ahead, we also plan to develop our own autonomous surgical robotic system.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Magnify is a full-service sales agency sales strategy + sales process, CRM set up (HubSpot), sales training + coaching, outsourced sales + business development, trade shows, trade fairs, expos + events. B2B outsourced sales – Contract sales + business development, part-time fractional expertise.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 13, 2025

The newly launched fund will focus on pre-seed and seed stage startups developing AI applications. In a major boost for the artificial intelligence startup ecosystem, Seven Stars, a new venture capital firm founded by former SV Angel Partner Steven Lee, has officially launched its $40 million inaugural fund to support early-stage AI startups.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 4, 2025

That's why our Talent Acquisition (TA) and Learning & Development (L&D) teams are revamping many of our talent practices to be AI-first. Supporting continued AI growth across Zapier We're not stopping at onboarding. Across every team, we're helping folks embed AI into their daily work.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Its a striking reminder that beyond financial resources and business plans, confidence and support networks are essential for female entrepreneurs to thrive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Thankfully, for those of us who may periodically struggle in managing our mental health while we’re also trying to balance the pressures of running a business and supporting a family, we now benefit from more open discussions and the sharing of helpful tactics on platforms like LinkedIn. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely and stressful journey.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. The Administrator will develop and manage a statewide AI Challenge and disburse sub-grant awards to challenge winners.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 24, 2025

As the company looks ahead to celebrating its 10th anniversary later this year, we asked Mel about where it all began, and how she found herself – as a non-gamer and with no background in game design – on the unusual career path of founding a game development studio at age 45. I want to be a developer. I love AR.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Krauthamer also serves on the World Economic Forums Global Future Council for Quantum, recognizing her as a leading voice in the quantum technology community. In 2020, she was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her contributions to the field of quantum computing and was recognized as one of the 12 Women Shaping Quantum Computing.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether in sport or business, success comes down to mastering the right mindset and developing the necessary skills. Im honoured to be part of New Zealands first Inspire + Succeed event, joining an incredible lineup of achievers from various business sectors. Sam Stubbs, Managing Director of Simplicity.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

With support from peers and the incredible State of Search community, we fixed the issue, restructured the backend, and got things back on track. Communication had to be clear-cut, customer support had to scale up, and internal systems had to be rearranged on the go. Ask for support. ” That was my low point.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 7, 2025

The AI-first architecture ensures that integrations are not only fast but also secure and up-to-date, empowering developers to focus on core product development and scaling. The company is actively investing in research and development to enhance its proprietary large language model (LLM) and deepen the capabilities of its platform.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Additionally, STATION DC is launching Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

These hubs, often located in cities or regions with a strong focus on tech development, bringing together startups, investors, academic institutions, and industry leaders to drive growth and create new solutions for the economy of tomorrow.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2024

World Food Day: Why food systems matter for our future The future of food depends on ensuring security, embracing sustainable practices, reducing waste, and supporting local communities. By addressing these issues and collaborating on solutions, we can develop a resilient food system that benefits both people and the planet.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Asset Finance: Whether it’s machinery, vehicles, or other business assets, we offer finance solutions to support essential purchases. Property Finance: For developers and property investors, we offer customised finance to bring your projects to life. What message or offer would you like to share with the NZ Entrepreneur community?

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This includes developing your brand story, tone of voice and key messaging. Brand Design : From initial concept through to roll out, we develop new brands from scratch or refresh existing ones. Website Design and Development : We design and build custom websites that are brand centric and deliver results.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

Our presence in Berlin wasn’t just about visibility—it was a catalyst for meaningful global connections that support our mission of Space Access Reimagined®.” We try to do a lot of other things like get involved in organizations in the community when it comes to STEM or women in STEM,” she continued. “I I have an open-door policy.

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StartupNation

MAY 30, 2025

Lucky for you and your business, the course and event offerings are many, varied and aimed at helping you build your skillset and your community. Enroll for free Joyful budgeting #4 June 16 | 12:00 – 2:00PM ET Discover how to create a budget that aligns with your small business goals, handles challenges, and supports your unique vision.

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