Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

Pictured left to right: Barry Snyder, Erin Kerner, Bob Dornich (TechCelerator Coach), Michael Irvin “We are thrilled to witness the success of these promising startups and their potential to drive economic growth in the Erie region,” remarked Brian Slawin, Portfolio Manager for Ben Franklin CNP.

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Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

miles to visit founders, college campuses, co-investors, ecosystem builders, and communities in rising cities. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country. Revolution’s team put rubber to the road this spring, traveling more than a collective 12.5K figuratively and literally?—?is

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Building Startup Communities is the Way to Economic Growth and Recovery. All across the country, communities need to jump start and rebuild their economies. It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development. There is a simple theory of change for civic, business, and community leaders to adopt.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 11, 2022

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer May 10, 2022 – Seeking to strengthen connection, advocacy and understanding as well as advise those in the SEC and FinHub community, CEO Pat Gouhin was thrilled to represent angel investors and the angel ecosystem at FinHub’s Peer-to-Peer meet-up on capital formation. “It

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 29, 2020

The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is essential reading for entrepreneurs, community leaders, policymakers, and other key stakeholders looking to entrepreneurship as an engine of innovation and economic growth. Think in systems. Recognize there is more than one type of capital.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We are experiencing unprecedented opportunities for communities to evaluate how best to respond to short-term needs while building resilient solutions for long-term success. Having worked in over 100 communities for over 18 years, SourceLink understands that with ecosystem-building there will never be a check box to mark “done”.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

The ultimate goal is to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem that leads to greater economic growth by providing companies with crucial funding for product development, marketing, research and development, and other working capital needs.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

At Impact Hub, we have been working relentlessly towards this goal for the past 15 years, supporting impact entrepreneurs who put people and the planet at the forefront. Our vibrant communities and support programs are paving the way for a better post-pandemic economy. Emploi et Moi . The Kitchen at 44 .

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The three-day flagship event brings together new and experienced angel investors and business leaders from around the country to explore critical topics facing the angel investing community. As a host of this important event, we know this is a critical place for businesses and the vibrant angel investor community to connect and engage.” “The

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

A successful entrepreneur himself, Dr. Spears happened to live next door to two other globally respected entrepreneurs—the Tolias—and brought them on board in September 2023 to serve as co-founding directors of the Institute. He also serves as Chairman of Hedosophia, a leading technology investment firm and early investor in Nextdoor.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is the time of year when we reach out to our angel community seeking nominations for both the Angel Capital Association’s FY 2025 Board of Directors and committee volunteers to help ACA continue to grow and support our work on angel investing. Entrepreneurs are the engine to economic growth and Angels are the fuel for that engine.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This is the time of year when ACA reaches out to our angel community seeking nominations for both the Angel Capital Association’s FY 2025 Board of Directors and committee volunteers to help ACA continue to grow and support our work on angel investing. Entrepreneurs are the engine to economic growth and Angels are the fuel for that engine.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 21, 2023

Every day, entrepreneurs in more rural areas of Pennsylvania channel their creativity into building remarkable products, employing their neighbors, and creating sustainable businesses. This recognition signifies our organization’s credibility and expertise in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Impact Hub Zagreb: Microentrepreneur support for Fierce Women Society The launch of the Fierce Women Society is a collaborative initiative by K-zone and Impact Hub Zagreb, aimed at providing comprehensive support for micro-entrepreneurs of all genders. The STARTER programme equips individuals to start impactful businesses.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

(September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups. This is a positive step towards a more equitable future for New Jersey.”

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Identify Potential Allies.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As such, Neil provides both guidance and counsel as well as direct support to startups and entrepreneurs, knowing this combination is a more natural and dynamic approach to empowering the entrepreneurial community. Entrepreneurs gain access to knowledge, mentorship, and contacts, significantly increasing their chances of success.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

NJ Entrepreneur Support Program provides guarantees to support investments into Garden State companies TRENTON, N.J. The NJ Entrepreneur Support Program provides investors with a one-year guarantee of up to 80 percent on a convertible note or bridge loan to a qualifying company.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2021

That’s why most entrepreneurs seek and welcome being acquired. Acquisitions allow venture capital partners to make new investments in the next generation of entrepreneurs. This continued investment is a key driver of economic growth and has helped startups create jobs more than five times faster than more established companies.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

These startup communities have created engaging campaigns that celebrate their entrepreneurs and startup community. Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth. They need to understand why entrepreneurship is critical for economically thriving communities.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Then she met product designer and entrepreneur Farwah Tapal, who had recently returned to Pakistan from Spain, and the two created Oraan in 2018 to help women access financial services. Iqbal and Tapal said they are the first women entrepreneurs in Pakistan’s fintech space to raise a seed round. .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Dozens of emerging entrepreneurs who are developing an innovation related to the maker economy, forest products, outdoors and recreation and even tech manufacturing, visited the site to check out the rules, eligibility, and application process. Nearly 40 submitted an application by the contest’s deadline on April 18, 2022.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The second phase of the trailblazing program, offering the largest grant of its kind in the nation, will provide each eligible entrepreneur with a Seed Equity Grant of $150,000 and no-cost technical assistance. The Seed Equity Grant will allocate a total of up to $8 million in funding for 48 entrepreneurs.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. million in bonus grant funding.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

Investments made by individual angels and angel groups continued to “fuel the tank” for entrepreneurs and kept investment pipelines flowing for venture capitalists. Fostering these entrepreneurs and the economies they impact is a direct result of ACA’s mission to fuel the success of the angel investor community.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Greater Colorado Venture Fund raises $25 million dollar fund, in partnership with Colorado Venture Capital Authority; Funds will be used to galvanize, support and expand rural Colorado founders and entrepreneurs in their business building efforts. Entrepreneurs drive rural communities and the world forward in incredible ways.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Entrepreneurs are reinventing the future. Entrepreneurs are not only reinventing the future through innovative solutions, but they are also positively impacting the present by playing a role in creating decent work opportunities and economic growth. Talita joined us as a subject matter expert.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

(May 22, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board made several key program and policy approvals during its May meeting, including its first awards of residential projects under the Aspire Program, additional funding for the Authority’s child care programming, and record-breaking investments in venture capital.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Greater Colorado Venture Fund raises $25 million dollar fund, in partnership with Colorado Venture Capital Authority; Funds will be used to galvanize, support and expand rural Colorado founders and entrepreneurs in their business building efforts. Entrepreneurs drive rural communities and the world forward in incredible ways.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Well, certainly from the entrepreneurial community at large, and of course within businesses themselves large and small. Are you an entrepreneur with a great story to share? Well, certainly from the entrepreneurial community at large, and of course within businesses themselves large and small. Another significant source?

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Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As a business lawyer working with startups in technology and digital media every day, I’m fortunate to have a front-row seat as entrepreneurs create value out of thin air. Political candidates can give all the stump speeches they want, but ultimately, the prescription is simple (though not easy): Entrepreneurial innovation.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The two highlight New Jersey entrepreneurs with a proven record of successful business growth in the state. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. Based in Lakewood, Beable Education Inc.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 1, 2022

Untapping the potential of diverse communities. The project looked to develop innovative, community-led and sustainable approaches to enhance the contribution of refugees and migrants across the region. . As one might imagine, all this diversity brings with it an untapped resource of skills and ideas.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

This project is designed to better educate the early stage investor community on the benefits of Deep Tech investments with the intention of increasing the amount of private capital available for deployment in the Deep Tech sector. The National Science Foundation Awarded a major grant to connect early stage capital to DeepTech innovations.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 22, 2022

Female leadership and entrepreneurial potential remain – no doubts – an untapped source of economic growth that should be further encouraged and supported. Fostering Innovation to Support Female Entrepreneurs. Which leads us to Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

While sharing her professional journey—from tween entrepreneur to international executive—she also spoke to the audience of men and women about supporting each other and making a difference in the world. . Plus, with education, she can go on to a career and become a leader in her community.

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Impact Hub

JULY 10, 2019

Impact Hub Executive Director, Gabriela Gandel will be featured as a panelist to share Impact Hub’s commitment to social and economic growth. About Impact Hub: Impact Hub is a global network focused on building communities for impact at scale.

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