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Staax thinks peer-to-peer payments can onboard a new generation of stock investors

TechCrunch

What sets Staax apart, though, is that it allows for peer-to-peer payments in stock. For better or for worse, Robinhood helped inspire a new generation of investors to enter the stock market. Oftentimes, the barriers to investing are logistical, she explained. Image Credit: Haje Kamps / TechCrunch.

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Finalists Announced in 2024 PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Operating as a marketplace platform, Roambler bridges the gap between service providers and consumers in the peer-to-peer web-based economy, streamlining transactions, managing payments, and offering essential communication tools. We’re excited to hear more from each finalist at the final pitch event on June 30.”

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Revyze is building the TikTok of educational videos

TechCrunch

They built a quick version of the app, put together a Discord community to spread the word and shared a few videos on TikTok and Instagram. In just a few weeks, Revyze managed to attract 35,000 downloads. Building the community behind the app. Videos are validated by us and by the community,” Perrot said. “We

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SoLo Funds settles lawsuit over predatory lending accusations in District of Columbia

TechCrunch

The District of Columbia Attorney General today announced an agreement with SoLo Funds, a fintech company that enables peer-to-peer lending, to settle a lawsuit that alleged SoLo Funds engaged in predatory lending practices. SoLo sought to disguise exorbitant interest charges by deceptively calling them ‘tips’ and ‘donations.’

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Here’s What’s Driving Collaborative Consumption and Where the Market May Head Next

Both Sides of the Table

You can of course view the presentation in SlideShare above or download it directly for free here. billion page views making it the largest communities of artists in the world. Why is Collaborative Consumption Becoming a Hot Trend for Startup Companies? I described that phenomenon in this post. Add unemployment to debt.

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Adopting a Digital Mindset

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As the Director of Strategic Communications for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , I am fortunate to be on the forefront of some exciting, new communication strategies that align with our department’s goal of educating and inspiring EO members—and all entrepreneurs—around the world.

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Fireside Project manifests a $200K fund to improve access to careers in psychedelic health

TechCrunch

Given the legal status of these substances, people are hesitant to call 911 if they are experiencing a crisis, many don’t have access to peer groups that can offer support and there’s not a lot of other support available either. In the process of launching the hotline, Fireside is placing itself in a really interesting position.

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