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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the growth of startups and entrepreneurs in Oklahoma, is proud to announce surpassing the $100 million mark in total investments. These investments, collectively over $100 million, have provided vital early capital to help startups throughout the state to thrive. i2E, Inc.,

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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

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. Jakes Group and Founder of the Good Soil Movement.

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Crimson Founders Brings MIT & Harvard-Affiliated Startups to UAE’s Thriving Innovation Landscape

American Entrepreneurship

The week-long initiative, held from February 24-28, 2025, marked a significant milestone in integrating 19 high-impact startups into the UAEs dynamic investment and innovation ecosystem. Award Winner) ML Tech Institutional-grade digital asset investment platform. Spectrohm AI-powered high-speed security inspection technology.

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Resilience in Entrepreneurship is the X Factor for Success

American Entrepreneurship

Having a support network can help you maintain perspective during tough times. Peer communities (online forums, founder groups, Slack channels) provide shared experiences and emotional validation. Invest in relationships that help you stay grounded. Creating a Support System Building a business can be isolating.

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The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

Networking & Collaboration Building relationships, seeking mentorship, and leveraging partnerships for growth. Engage with your audience through surveys, social media, and networking to identify problems worth solving. Invest in self-education and upskilling. Engage influencers, bloggers, and communities in your niche.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

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). Additionally, we focus on scalability in our solutions.

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i2E Showcases Startup Innovation at Bridge2 Cohort 3 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Held at Gradient, Tulsa’s Innovation Hub, the event spotlighted founders who have spent the past 16 weeks refining their ventures through tailored curriculum, expert mentorship, and strategic preparation for the next stage of investment and growth. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups.