This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool. It has the diversity and cheaper rent necessary for great creative potential and I think you're going to see a lot of development next year of Brooklyn as its own unique, but complimentary community of innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 28, 2016

As President and co-owner of the 102-year-old Lamey Wellehan shoe stores, Jim Wellehan used sustainability to foster innovation and remain relevant in the face of fierce competition. If you are simultaneously interested and confused by sustainability, you are not alone. Waste as a resource. Read the rest of the article!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We were invited to participate by the Global Leaders Initiative, which aims to bring key networks together to find solutions that address the challenges of sustainable development. On my first trip, I made friends with people in other WEF communities like Young Global Leaders and Technology Pioneers. I am now an alumnus).

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation. in-kind support”) instead of financing. Growing the Foundation for YHS.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The companies of the future will be based on hybrid work models, sustainability, and impact. This factor, the communities of professionals say, both physical and virtual, is gaining strength in work systems. Communication, bonding, and collaboration skyrocketed in Spanish organizations.

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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. I was there, too. > Life is a tradeoff.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Noissue , a New Zealand-based global packaging platform, wants to make sustainable packaging accessible to businesses of all sizes. On Wednesday, the startup announced the close of a $10 million Series A financing round led by Felix Capital. Noissue, which mainly operates in the U.S.,

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

To make it easier to toggle between the three, there needs to be significant policy, financing, and physical transformation. There’s a cottage industry of folks figuring out how to stack tax credits from the inflation Reduction Act to accelerate sustainable initiatives.

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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

APRIL 10, 2010

Actually, the latter could be a reasonable strategy for super technical entrepreneurs who can sustain themselves without big financing needs (see: Atebits, owner of Tweetie). But in the long run this will all be forgotten, I’m just sayin’ But what should Twitter now do at Chirp and how should they treat the community?

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

All Blacks legend and global icon Dan Carter, whose unrivalled career in rugby has been defined by excellence in leadership and mental resilience, will appear as a special guest to share his powerful stories and insights on how to create a winning culture for your business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 17, 2020

We are proud to highlight just a few of the ways that Entrepreneurs’ Organization members are helping their communities—and we’re certain there are many more examples happening every day, around the world! Thank you to all of the entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact during these extraordinary times.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

The theme for this summit is “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future,” which responds to the hemisphere’s most pressing issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, threats to democracy, the climate crisis, and a lack of equitable access to opportunities. . By Jewelle Saunders. Georgia Barbosa , Brazil, cofounder of Afroricas.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2020

Companies have been publicly proclaiming their dedication to sustainability, philanthropy and diversity for decades. They also enjoy easier access to finance and face fewer capital restraints. For instance, if you are proud to use sustainable ingredients in your products, provide a comprehensive list of those ingredients.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. Try charging customers for your product when you have 12 competitors giving the product away free finances by $20 million of VC. The Exit Problem. Morning in VC.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2021

To get there, Automattic has to shepherd and evolve its developer community even as it empowers more and more of its open source contributors to take leadership roles in the future of the WordPress ecosystem. Even after Automattic launched, a few other startups seemed poised to lead the community. Image Credits: Automattic.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

GreenSTACS launched last month in a collaboration with Bluecell Intelligence to help companies certify and monitor green and sustainability-related loans and bonds. STACS’ goal is to make GreenSTACS “the common infrastructure” for ESG financing and impact monitoring, he added.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

The Upfront VII and Growth teams are made up of 10 partners: 6 leading investment activities & 4 supporting portfolio companies including Talent, Marketing, Finance & Operations. Thank you to everybody in the community who has supported us all these years. We will continue to work hard to make you all proud.

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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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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2023

Impact investor Goodwell Investments and Oxfam Novib , a Dutch foundation and Oxfam International affiliate, have set up Pepea, a €20 million ($21.7m) fund, to provide financing to early-stage startups in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia. Pepea’s long-term plan is to improve the quality and affordability of these necessities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 27, 2017

In collaboration with TARA, she established a revolving fund—an innovative micro-finance model which helps scale the Waste2Weave program. By combining outside investment with a committed sales and distribution channel, the total value of the community and its products is enhanced. Engaging Social Entrepreneurs. “I

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

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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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. and has recently come back down to 122% (said David Brooks on The PBS News Hour).

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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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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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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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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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Villgro co-founded Impact Pioneers, the first impact angel investment platform in the Philippines, and WE Rise Community, an access-to-finance platform for women entrepreneurs to connect to capital, content, and a community of peers and ecosystem enablers in order to bridge the gender financing gap in the ecosystem.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Defy teaches them personal finance like how to keep a checking account, the difference between debt and equity, what cashflow is and so forth. And as I’m sure you know the system isn’t exactly hospitable to employing ex-felons so the best way to sustain them is to find self employment and for them to hire each other. And the results?

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2023

That financing kicked off a period of accelerated growth for the company — from creating a compelling digital offering to acquiring a company three times its size to scaling to more than 250 locations across the country — that led CAVA to today: its public debut. Now their company is trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Source Link

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The courses, two of which are authored by SourceLink, cover a variety of topics regarding entrepreneurship-led economic development, including electives like neighborhood development strategies, tech-led economic development, business retention and expansion, and economic development finance programs. “An

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Learn more about the different financing options and how you can get a startup loan for your business. The good news is that there are many options for startup financing available that can help kick things into gear. This means that there are a variety of financing products available with limited – or no – business or credit history.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 31, 2023

With this round of financing, WeMo plans to expand its service to Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on Indonesia and Thailand. Data and module specifications can be customized to each operator’s region, vehicle type or other needs to help achieve sustainability goals and seamlessly manage vehicle fleets.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Never underestimate the power of community Investor relations are undergoing a shift from a VC-centric model to community-driven funding. Build an engaged community that wants to literally invest in your success. “I think crowdfunding and blockchain will revolutionize startup investing,” said Mohammadi.

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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. Crowdfunding is a substantial and ever-so relevant means of financing all sorts of businesses, people and products.

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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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