Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

These products prioritize natural ingredients and sustainable packaging. White Cane Coffee, (Robert Willman) located in Warren County is bringing sustainability and more economical manufacturing to a multi-use pod-based hot drink brewing system.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 9, 2023

Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA Contest has given entrepreneurs and small manufacturers a risk-free funding opportunity for nearly 20 years. The prize package for this contest included up to $50,000 in cash and the opportunity to win an additional $2,500 in a People’s Choice Award sponsored by NorthWest Bank.

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 14, 2023

PV Grows A collaborative network dedicated to enhancing the ecological and economic sustainability and vitality of the Pioneer Valley food system. Precision Ventures Precision Ventures identifies market opportunities and delivers complete concept solutions to brand-name global manufacturers.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Fundraising platforms such as Investiere have boosted the angel community support of early funding rounds. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? I really wish that the business case for social and ecological startups will finally be proven (kind of like Oatly showed with the Blackstone investment). is incredible.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In all corners of the world, entrepreneurs are playing an integral role in the development of communities, economies and industries. My grandma taught me how to seize every opportunity and ‘taste’ everything in life at least once. I was so moved by everyone’s testimonials that I decided to seize the opportunity.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

Back in 2006, when I started working on putting together some community groups for entrepreneurs and tech people, I looked for a better name to reference this collection of people. Tech community" seemed too much about people soldering things together and writing code. 33 Flatbush.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2010

I grew up here, went to school here, and have worked hard over the last 5+ years to help build up the NYC innovation community. It’s often some combination of the idea not being big enough to sustain a venture exit or the company just not being appropriate for venture financing. Misconception #2: There’s no tech talent in NYC/Wall St.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Most personal care brands barely get caught in the third of those ecological safety nets, but Uni is picking a fight with the industry to change all that. It’s a cursed misfortune that plastic is cheap and abundant — the financial cost of the material doesn’t reflect the ecological impact of that shampoo bottle.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

The planet-loving folks at the Sustainable Ocean Alliance started an accelerator a couple years back focusing on very early stage companies, but this year they’re expanding the program to accept those who have already closed their first round.

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