American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

A recent study of Arizonas bioscience sector showed high marks for the progress made since the launch of the states strategic roadmap outlined in 2002 in support of its innovation ecosystem. Arizona’s bioscience sector continues to set a national example for how focused, long-term strategy can elevate an innovation ecosystem.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This large, active mentor community gave our entrepreneurs access to expertise and resources we could never have provided on our own. Check out Chapter 8, “Innovation,” section “Culture is Strategy,” page 124 of BE 2.0. Our mentors consistently told us that our welcoming, engaging approach kept them coming back.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

One that is resilient about their vision, takes risks to advance their innovations, possesses the hustle and ability to execute their vision, pursues growth, and accepts setbacks as learning opportunities during their entrepreneurial journey, Also, offered are actionable startup strategies to navigate the challenging landscape of business creation.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Future of Collaborative Shopping: An Interview with Adekunle Babasola, Founder & CEO of Prizeskout Corporation I had the pleasure of interviewing Adekunle Babasola, a project leader and product innovator with over 8 years of experience driving success in diverse environments.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

When my family and I launched the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize , our goal was to spark innovation and support student entrepreneurs who embody Georgetowns value of being men and women for others. will only become a more formidable innovation hub. and the promise of innovation in our country.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Exclusive Events and Panels, including private dinners and strategic discussions tailored to advance national innovation priorities.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 1, 2025

The platform, known as the Innovation Network Capital New Jersey (INC-NJ), will bring together the states innovation ecosystem, allowing emerging companies and funders to engage with one another and share various business and investment opportunities. Through these SICs, more and more companies are joining the innovation ecosystem.

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Revolution

MAY 12, 2025

In it, he described a global transformation, one where people were part of a digital global village where they could access copious information and services and build communities across borders and timezones. But to do that, we need innovators who are willing to step up to the plate. The idea lit a fire in me. Agility is therefore key.

entrepreneurs

Jason Malki

OCTOBER 15, 2024

No brick-and-mortar costs, no excessive fees — just a community-focused way to connect vendors and consumers. This flexibility means they can operate on their own terms, generating income while building meaningful connections with their local community. It’s a community coming alive, one neighborhood at a time.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 10, 2025

Gridware now has the necessary support to expand its innovative continuous power grid monitoring solution that was successfully piloted last year. This incident served as a powerful reminder of the vital role Gridware plays in protecting both communities and the environment, Barat said.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

Peer communities (online forums, founder groups, Slack channels) provide shared experiences and emotional validation. Michael Brown: Turning Risk into Resilience at Skyline Robotics For Michael Brown , CEO of Skyline Robotics, entrepreneurship is not just about innovation—it’s about overcoming adversity to unlock new frontiers.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This achievement highlights their continued commitment to driving innovation and economic growth across Oklahoma and beyond. These investments have made a significant economic impact, creating thousands of jobs and supporting the growth of numerous innovative companies. i2E, Inc., For more information, visit i2E.org and plainsvc.com.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

When presenting to investors, we created a dashboard that tracked both KPIs and what we called “KVPs” — Key Value Propositions — which highlighted how each ethical or community-driven choice directly fed into loyalty, brand equity, and ultimately, LTV (lifetime value).

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The doubling of floor space at the upcoming AI Summit New York reflects AI’s high energy and wide interest in the tech community. The conference brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, technical experts, civil society leaders, and investors, all of whom have a role in ongoing AI innovation that is transforming business and society. “As

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Our top 3 challenges include: Balancing Innovation with Customer Needs : The market is saturated with numerous siloed products. This requires a delicate balance between short-term customer demands and long-term innovation. These challenges have pushed us to continuously innovate and refine our approach frequently.

SaaS

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

The state has a supportive business climate, with a focus on technology and innovation, making it particularly attractive for startups in the tech sector. The top ten states excel in these areas, offering a blend of competitive tax policies, a growing economy, and a thriving business community fostering innovation and growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

Held at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the 2025 Good Soil Forum continues to serve as a transformative platform that offers not just ideas, but real tools, capital, and community for entrepreneursespecially those from historically underserved backgrounds. A Star-Studded Lineup with a Purpose In addition to Oprah and T.D.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

Keshia Theobald-van Gent I had the pleasure of interviewing Keshia Theobald-van Gent , an accomplished executive with deep experience in innovation, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. That’s why I invest time in the ecosystem, in the community, and in being a thought partner long before the term sheet stage. From there, I ran U.S.

founder

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

This round is about seizing the opportunities ahead for our next phase of growth, including driving innovation with new products, exploring acquisitions, and ensuring long-term financial flexibility, said Immad Akhund, co-founder and CEO of Mercury.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This principle is a core part of how the best companies innovate. Evolved how we selected companies eventually involving the mentor community, ensuring entrepreneurs were evaluated based on how well they responded to feedback. They don’t just set a strategy and hope for the best.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

We believe this presents a massive opportunityand were building our firm to be the go-to partner for founders innovating in this space. A Growing Portfolio of Consumer-Focused Innovation The firm has already backed 30 companies since inception and posted standout returns. Thats what we bring.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

A Summer of Innovation and Community The Summer Fellows Program is designed to maximize independence while providing structured opportunities to network and collaborate. The summer schedule includes key events: June 15: Kickoff dinner with other Summer Fellows and special guests. For inquiries, contact fellows@ycombinator.com.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 11, 2025

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. We’ve learned a huge amount through late-night research, community connections, and real-world experience. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF FOUNDERS AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR VENTURE HERE.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

Carol Craig, the Founder and CEO of Sidus Space, elevated the voice of American aerospace innovation at the 2 025 Global Summit of Women in Berlin. She also emphasized the importance of international collaboration in shaping the future of space and defense innovation. As the sole representative from a U.S. Global Representation of U.S.

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Jason Malki

MARCH 26, 2025

Sanjit has held roles at top-tier institutions including Weill Cornell Medicine, NASA, Johns Hopkins University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the National Security Innovation Network. My true belief is that with the power of technology and innovation, we can save even more lives than we ever imagined.

technology

NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James Burnes: Ministry of Awesome is a startup ecosystem organisation that is on a mission to drive New Zealand’s economic growth through founder-led innovation. Lots of community discussions. They’ll get into whatever they can just to like find a community, find a home.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 28, 2025

More than 50 innovators from across the region applied to the Age Tech Big Idea Pitch Contest a funding contest to promote businesses that improve the lives of older adults. Second place and a 10,000 Judges Award went to Robert Duschl, Founder of Nomo Innovations (Lancaster County), for their night light with a high-tech twist.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2025

Rosanne Ellis, Director of Innovation and Impact at the University of Waikato, attended a startup weekend at the facility and was impressed by the energy. After a year in operation, survey results revealed that community and flexibility were the top reasons people were drawn to the space.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 7, 2025

i2E Names Darcy Wilborn as President, Continuing Commitment to Oklahoma Innovation i2E, Inc., “Oklahoma has an extraordinary community of innovators, and I’m excited to work alongside a dedicated team that continues building programs and partnerships to empower entrepreneurs statewide.

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Jason Malki

JULY 23, 2025

Ian Cain is a politician and entrepreneur bridging government and technology, and a co-founder of QUBIC Labs, a nonprofit innovation hub based in Quincy, Massachusetts, focused on blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Convincing public stakeholders to take innovative leaps requires not just data and vision, but trust.

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StartupNation

JULY 2, 2025

4 Employee Incentives that Help Startups Compete for Top Talent Build Community-Focused Practices When your business becomes part of something bigger, whether that’s your neighborhood or a global initiative, it amplifies your impact and strengthens your reputation. But community connection can go even deeper.

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Revolution

JUNE 30, 2025

We kicked off the morning in Baltimore with an engaged room, strong coffee, and a simple premise: climate innovation is urgent, accelerating, and will pay dividends. Morgan Executive Director of Climate Tech There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to financing climate innovation. The climate challenge is massive.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Taking place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the premiere event will present pioneers in business, innovation and leadership, including innovative founders Brianne West , Nadia Lim , Sam Stubbs , Iyia Liu , special guest Dan Carter and more.

entrepreneurs

Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

From refining our product offerings to building a community of like-minded individuals, every experience has reinforced my belief in the power of collective action. Collaboration builds innovation and helps navigate obstacles more effectively. Throughout this journey, I have encountered both challenges and triumphs.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2025

If you act the way a founder would to figure out everything you can about a particular customer problem or wave of innovation, youre bound to bump into a few founders doing thisoften because you start talking to obvious potential customers. What is it with ceramic cats playing polo?

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Less common bank loans, such as those offered by credit unions or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), may also fall into this category. Entrepreneurs can build a community and get feedback. What is Alternative Funding? Alternative financing is any kind of financing that does not involve a traditional bank.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2025

Recognizing the Pioneers Reshaping Business, Technology, and Leadership CatalyX Ventures, the globally renowned innovation accelerator, has officially announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 CatalyX Champions Series Awards, celebrating groundbreaking achievements across industries.

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