TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2022

First, he said that education is the most high-leverage way to make an impact on an individual, community and world. Third, and finally, he thinks that strong business incentives and for-profit businesses specifically are the most sustainable way to make impact last — not nonprofits or government organizations.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Defy Ventures is a program that aims to educate people in prison to become better humans upon graduation. Defy teaches them personal finance like how to keep a checking account, the difference between debt and equity, what cashflow is and so forth. I wasn’t raised badly — I was well educated. And they didn’t want pity.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Online learning platform Vedantu has raised $100 million in a new financing round and has become the latest Indian startup to become a unicorn following a year of strong growth. Families across the nation have historically invested heavily in their children’s education to advance in life. Vedantu co-founders. Image Credits: Vedantu.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. What work is Verizon doing in the Detroit/Michigan community to help small businesses? Brianna Ellison.

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Source Link

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and SourceLink® have partnered to deliver a solution — a certification course focused on educating economic developers with entrepreneurship-led economic development. The Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) certification.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

We’re still caught in the “post recession bounce” : What’s happening is that the angel & VC community is still feeling good from having bounced back from the nadir of the famous “ RIP Good Times ” funk that we felt in 2008. In California the primary school education system has cut 10 days from the school year to save jobs.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 19, 2019

More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. She is a member of our ESHIP Communities Council in Kansas City. A: When I moved back to Kansas City from undergrad and grad school (Atlanta and Chicago), I craved the community I felt I had in those places. We have been working with CHES, Inc.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Currently, the company has a direct portfolio of 39 startups across health, education, agriculture, affordable housing, and women and girls in Southeast Asia. IDRC of Canada, on the other hand, funds researches and innovations within and alongside developing regions to drive global change.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Getting financing for the contract was a struggle. Together, we have started a charity called It’s a Girl Thing, which provides menstrual cups to young girls and their mothers and teachers to enable them to stay in school with a sustainable eco-friendly solution. My first contract was in Honduras, and all the bid docs were in Spanish.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 24, 2022

The news that funding for Black founders is falling was no shock to the Black community, much of which was raised with the aphorism, “when white America catches a cold, Black America gets pneumonia.” ” U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 27, 2019

Ryan Villanueva is an entrepreneur, educator and co-founder of Best Delegate , a rapidly growing education company with a goal of making Model United Nations a worldwide program in order to help this generation of students lead the world to a better, more peaceful, just, and sustainable future.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Key Areas Covered in the State of Women’s Small Business Report The Economy Ninety-four percent of respondents felt ‘somewhat’ to ‘very’ positive about 2025 but expressed caution about finances given the current economy. Top Motivations Almost all (98%) respondents mentioned improving a community as a motivator to start their own business.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

Beginners need foundational knowledge in business planning, marketing, and finance. The Capsule programme has shown us that structured support, high-quality mentorship, and the creation of a strong community are essential for developing female entrepreneurship. Another key finding? Traditional e-learning doesnt cut it.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Before considering how financial institutions can assist with crowdfunding campaigns, we must first look at the diverse array of impressive results from this financing option during the pandemic. Two Screens for Teachers will outfit all educators in Seattle Public Schools with a second monitor.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2021

Apps and services like Robinhood, Public, M1 Finance, and Freetrade. In his comment, Barnes drew a delineation between investing, and trading, which he likened to a casino, adding that his firm “question[s] whether short-term trading is predictable, sustainable, or repeatable.” It isn’t for nearly anyone, of course.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Around 7,000 tech workers have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces or Territorial Defense Only last month, OneUkraine sprang up from a host of major European tech founders and investors, who plan to provide sustainable humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people. Finmap A cash flow management service for businesses.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

” MARA says it is building a suite of products that address various crypto-finance needs for the African audience. Prior to MARA, Nnadi ran Sustainability International, a non-profit organization that managed community-led solutions for solving UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. These funds are given to both community groups and individual artists in film, theatre, and dance. 11) Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 11, 2019

The founding team at Impact Hub Honolulu is deeply rooted in the entrepreneurship community of the island, and deeply committed to helping Hawaii’s founders, managers, and entrepreneurs thrive. In 2014, some friends came together with a vision for a community workspace. Our overarching goal is to help people do well, and do good.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In order to recover, companies must focus on re-skilling their workforces in a measured and sustainable way. The company is behind a statewide initiative in Alabama where its software is being used in the community college system and industrial workforce commission for re-skilling purposes.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 8, 2023

Thousand Faces , a web3 community-based investment group, hosted its demo day on Wednesday with the top 10 startups from its Female Founder Accelerator program. The demo day coincided with International Women’s Day and featured women-led businesses focused on sustainable development goals (SDGs).

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

“Powered by NJEDA’s Strategic Innovation Center program, NJFAST aims to make New Jersey a national leader in fintech and insuretech by supporting innovation, which will help empower startups and drive the creation of new technologies that in turn will create jobs and support long-term, sustainable economic growth across the state.”

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) is a new form of VC financing, distinct from the preferred equity structure most VCs use. The study used multivariate regression analysis to control for education levels and pitch quality to conclude that gender was a statistically significant factor. Think Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 6, 2021

Women entrepreneurs in West Africa are leading the way in creating sustainable businesses, growing their respective economies and generating lasting change. The company collects and recycles household and manufacturing plastic waste, but also educates local communities on sustainable waste management.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The report features details of how communities of entrepreneurs globally are creating significant change in combating the world’s most challenging problems and are contributing significantly to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Impact Hub is a global network focused on building communities for impact at scale.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This realization struck a chord with me, highlighting a dire need for accessible, affordable financing. Our mission is to ensure that no one has to forgo optional or essential care due to a lack of financial means, bringing health, beauty, and wellness within reach through affordable and accessible financing.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer made the decision to take her community service commitment to a new level in November 2008 when she successfully ran for the Ward 6 City Council seat. Salyer served as a member of the Council Finance Committee, Council Economic Development Committee, and as chairman of the Council Social Services Committee.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Triet’s journey in the world of investing began as a self-taught retail trader, a path he pursued to support his college education. I lacked a formal education in Finance, Ivy League credentials, an MBA, substantial financial resources, and a well-established network. At its core, venture capital involves making educated bets.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

But it’s proof that blogging can be a sustainable side business to supplement your income. A blog (short for weblog) is an online journal or educational website that displays content in reverse chronological order i.e. recently published posts appear first. These highly paid bloggers earn upward of $4.8 What is a blog?

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 15, 2024

Looking forward, balancing respect for traditional beliefs with the need for sustainable forest management is crucial. Building stronger relationships between local communities and donors was seen as key to developing effective solutions and ensuring long-term sustainability.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

But it’s proof that blogging can be a sustainable side business to supplement your income. A blog (short for weblog) is an online journal or educational website that displays content in reverse chronological order i.e. recently published posts appear first. These highly paid bloggers earn upward of $4.8 What is a blog?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Seek out industry associations, taking advantage of community events such as conferences, workshops, training opportunities, and more. If you have a low credit score, work to improve it in anticipation of one day needing outside financing. Find the networking arenas that align with your industry and entrepreneurial passion.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 16, 2022

When talking about social economy, these are the basic principles that should set the policy framework for defining the job market, as well as for boosting social and economic well-being through social and sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives and preserving nature. What’s next?

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OurCrowd

JUNE 10, 2022

The world of education is changing. We help creators build a community. We think they are the future of education and the future of communities.” The NTT Finance investment is part of D-ID’s $25M Series B round, currently funding on the OurCrowd platform. Amazon praises CropX for supporting sustainability.

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