A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Yesterday Marco Argenti, Goldman Sachs’ CIO, and I went with NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to the Hospitality Management High School in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in Manhattan to do an Hour of Code with the students there.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As the leader of a company that focuses on giving back to the community as its “why,” we asked Alex how he recognizes America’s National Working Parents Day and supports working parents every day. Does your company do enough to support working parents? It’s not just new parents who need extra support.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 6, 2020

She works tirelessly to aid in the development of the full potential of her community and empower others to find economic independence. The YLAI Network spoke with Janese to learn more about her goals for her community and how adaptability in the global pandemic has impacted her reach. Growing up in an inner-city community of St.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Against doctor’s orders, Rick refused chemotherapy, the standard of care for his diagnosis, then checked himself out of the hospital and took agency for his own health. Over three decades in communities like YPO and EO, I’ve learned valuable lessons on courage, collaboration, and the importance of giving back.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2020

We can flip through the news on our phones about which countries imposed travel restrictions, and which offices and services in our communities are no longer functioning. But each morning, I wake up to 20 new ideas in my inbox and 100 offers of hope and support on my social media feed. They are accustomed to the ups and downs.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

He was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Following the news, there was an outpouring of grief in the tech community. We remained connected over the years and he was an early supporter of Figma. Bob Lee , the chief product officer at MobileCoin, was killed in a fatal stabbing in San Francisco. Getting calls.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

On the employer side, it says ot has signed up more than 60% of the “top-ranked” hospitals in the US — with around 600 hospitals using its platform for permanent staffing. The startup is shooting to expand and scale its platform to 90% of the U.S.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

Ghanaian health tech startup mPharma is building a network of community pharmacies across Africa as it plans to be the go-to primary healthcare service provider for millions of people residing in the region. mPharma plans to grow its community ( Mutti ) pharmacies across eight markets in Africa to be the first point of care for patients.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

historic restaurants collectively over the past two years, providing the small restaurant owners with the resources to improve their businesses and further their contributions to their communities. The “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant program reaffirms our long-standing commitment to backing small business owners.”

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 10, 2023

In fact, winning the Hans Severiens Award at the 2023 ACA Summit of Angel Investing is a validation of his profound efforts to grow and support angel investing nationally through the Angel Capital Association as well as the community in which he works.

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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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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2021

“By joining forces with their best-in-class team, we will be able to elevate our team member experience, provide a more consistent customer experience and bring real food to more communities.”. Invest more in training and development to support team members to become Head Coaches.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2019

EO Philadelphia Executive Director Katie Baer shares her story of entrepreneur-style community and support. Fast forward a decade, and I’m still involved as the chapter’s executive director with the once unknown organization becoming my family, friends and life support.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

We are encouraged to see so much support for this strategically important investment that improves access to capital for under-represented founders and entrepreneurs.” We believe the MSP Equity Fund will provide the necessary capital and support to sustain a growing, inclusive innovation economy in the state,” said Al Cornish.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Female entrepreneur, Sarah-Allen Preston, launched an app to help people who feel like they’re sinking, but have a hard time leaning on their community to receive a helping hand. It allows users to create an online support system and send or receive help. Sarah-Allen Preston, founder of Afloat).

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2020

That’s why we decided to expand the conversations we were having internally and share them with our broader community through a virtual series on the challenges startups are facing as they look to reopen offices and retail locations. Additionally, please catch our earlier sessions on reopening in hospitality and food and the future of sports.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2020

At Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , our mission remains engaging business owners at every stage with the tools, education and community necessary to learn and grow to new levels of leadership , in business and beyond. While the hospitality industry was hit early and significantly, his company has seen less impact than most hotels.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Igloo , a Singapore-based insurtech focused on underserved communities in Southeast Asia, announced it has raised a Series B extension of $27 million, bringing the round’s total to $46 million. Igloo was created to make insurance more affordable and relevant to the needs of communities in Southeast Asia.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 18, 2021

” But when the pandemic hit, tourist attractions and hospitality centres were forced to close, including the country’s 28 forts and castles and 10 traditional Asante buildings. Encounter Ghana : An Eco-tourism business showcasing Ghanaian hospitality to the world.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

Frew helped his family with their community hospital as a kid, while Pene’s partner is a doctor who works with small teams and practices. Because we are community-driven, we can massively reduce the cost of our platform with an average subscription of $12 month per patient,” he said. Both were inspired by their life experiences.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 17, 2021

Older adults are among the highest-risk groups for developing cases that need hospitalization and nursing homes were especially vulnerable to outbreaks. One common theme among AARP’s group was tech that helps elderly people “age in place,” or stay in their homes or communities instead of moving into a nursing home.

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Impact Hub

JANUARY 12, 2020

We have always understood the importance of supporting like-minded ventures and partnering with organizations that are advocating for Climate Action is a part of the Impact Hub DNA. . Rebuilding the land, reviving animal life, re-establishing businesses and re-building the local community is a long term strategy. Help the Community .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Also located in State College, Kijenzi, supplies replacement parts, medical devices, and occupational therapy tools by creating 3D printing farms that bypass long, expensive, or even non-existent supply chains for hospitals in Kenya. www.kijenzi.com. www.constance.one. www.cnp.benfranklin.org.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The company previously received support from the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology’s Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program. The gaming company is an excellent example of capitalizing on the support available to emerging innovation businesses in New Jersey. “We

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The duo’s love for the hospitality industry began long before they ever met when they worked for restaurants in various capacities. In Their Community. Heavily involved in their community, the Slaters partner closely with charities and community organizations to give back to the city that has supported them.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

The sweeping infrastructure package put forward today by President Joe Biden comes with a price tag of roughly $2 trillion (and hefty tax hikes) but gives startups and the broader tech industry about $1 trillion worth of reasons to support it. It’s a project that startups like BlocPower are already deeply involved in supporting.

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HPA

APRIL 7, 2020

Built In Chicago: Online community hub for Chicago startups and tech. Objective Paradigm: Resume Drop and Recruiting Support. Creating a Supportive Work From Home Culture (Blog). Built In Chicago: Online community hub for Chicago startups and tech. Objective Paradigm: Resume Drop and Recruiting Support.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2021

As it rolls out these centers, mPharma said its end goal is to deliver quality primary care in communities they serve by providing medical examinations, a service, the startup co-founder and CEO Gregory Rockson, said lacks in most telemedicine structures. “We We currently have five centers open.

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TechCrunch

MAY 31, 2022

Sounds like middleware for hospitals, but it’s two teenage cousins in Louisville who have now helped more than 2,000 senior citizens make vaccination and other healthcare appointments by walking them through the digital processes that might otherwise have puzzled them. Take the finalist MedTechConnect , for instance.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 18, 2020

The funding will allow them to support operations, add employees, and further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. Visit www.ohanalink.tech. Laughing Owl Press, located in Kane, PA , is developing a platform that allows its customers to design and order high-end letterpress printed products on line.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp In June 2022, Impact Hub Barcelona successfully concluded the first edition of “Raíz,” a programme dedicated to supporting and incubating startups and new companies aspiring to integrate circularity principles into their business models and value propositions.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Or, just maybe it’s because he’s asking every one of his employees to decide which charity, if any, they wish to support—and he’s doing this as a way to support company growth and teamwork. I also want children’s hospitals to be empty. Or perhaps it’s because InfoTrust won the top spot on the 2018 Best Employers in Ohio ?

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 12, 2023

Zell first joined Tonal in mid-2022 as President, bringing 20 years of experience in the retail and hospitality industries where she drove customer-centered growth in Home Depot and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Tonal was launched in 2015 by Orady who is a 20-year Silicon Valley veteran, engineer and serial entrepreneur.

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Forward Cities

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Anchor Institutions’ Contributions to Building Inclusive Small Business Ecosystems was jointly developed by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Forward Cities with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT. Creating Shared Value for Anchors and Small Business Ecosystems.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2021

. “Bonfire is empowering creators to turn audiences into communities through easy-to-use tools and a no-code platform powered by their social tokens and NFTs. We’re building the infrastructure to make it dead simple for any creator to manage their token community – including a dashboard, CRM, and community engagement toolkit.

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propel(x)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The platform clearly exposed gel-e to a larger sophisticated investor community and supporting investors understanding of the business. This quick access to information supported a large investment that will help save lives through this groundbreaking innovation. gel-e is revolutionizing how we will treat bleeding.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2020

The grand prize winner, Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs , was converted into a war room and commissary kitchen focused solely on feeding New York-area doctors, nurses, and frontline medical professionals at local area hospitals as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. The program was run by Barclays in partnership with Mastercard.

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