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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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Parthean cares about personal finance so you don’t have to

TechCrunch

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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Diverse-owned American Midsize Businesses is focus of JPMorgan Chase and Next Street Report

American Entrepreneurship

trillion exists, presenting an opportunity for overall economy With the United States experiencing a major demographic shift over the coming decades, the business community has a reason to focus on diversity, both on the consumer and provider sides. Midsize businesses are critical to the health of our economy and communities.

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Villgro Philippines, IDRC of Canada launch accelerator program AI4Health Asia

AsiaTechDaily

The two companies recently led the launch of Artificial Intelligence for Health in Asia ( AI4Health Asia ), a program that is designed to scout, support, and scale innovations that would spur responsible AI development in South and Southeast Asia.

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Bringing the Mediterranean Way to the Masses

Revolution

CAVA’s founders had a vision to bring heritage, heart, health, and innovation to the fast-casual sector. They believe communities everywhere benefit from accessible cuisine that’s proven to be among the healthiest and heartiest in the world. Now their company is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Maryland, and Virginia.

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Money Sweetspot

NZ Entrepreneur

We are a sustainable finance business focused on helping people find a way out of spiraling debt. We’re on a mission to show there’s a better way to do lending that can be sustainable, impactful, scalable, and human. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF FOUNDERS AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR VENTURE HERE. We celebrate when we lose customers.

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Meet Revolution Growth’s Newest Partner: Fazeela Abdul Rashid

Revolution

Beyond her 20 years of finance and investing experience, Fazeela has traveled the world and is actively engaged in the UN Women’s initiative. something I see firsthand with my family and community and in my travels around the world. We asked her a few questions about her impressive background: What led you to Revolution?

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