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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

And a group of community leaders brought together a space and an environment for thought leaders and innovators and people who are just passionate about what Christchurch could become post-earthquake and imagine that future. Lots of community discussions. For us, it was not a good use of money.

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Market Research Questions: Best Practices, Effective Examples

StartupNation

For example, aim for something like “understand customer satisfaction and ease of use with our checkout page.” Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. Stick to simple, everyday language and straightforward phrasing. What is your age range?

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. Use their software for interactive data visualization and modern business intelligence.

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What Drives The University Of Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Success

HPA

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Aspen Tech Policy Hub.

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Influence Meets Innovation: How Founders and Cultural Leaders Can Work Together

Andreessen Horowitz

Founders seeking to tap into this rare mix of reach, influence, and capital must navigate this terrain with an immense amount of intention and foresight. Or, an entertainer may have built a community on Instagram but not be active on X. Understand where they can add value and ensure your ask aligns with their regular communications.

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World Refugee Day: Navigating the challenges of refugee employment and entrepreneurship​

Impact Hub

The local community and various organisations are incredibly supportive. Refugee in the Netherlands Meanwhile, Africa and the Middle East host substantial refugee populations while providing a mix of opportunities and restrictions. Malaysia – Urban Mixed Migration Kuala Lumpur Case Study by Mixed Migration Centre.