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Appleā€™s sustainability-focused Impact Accelerator invites first 15 Black- and brown-owned companies

TechCrunch

Among Apple’s more recent social good initiatives is the Impact Accelerator, an effort launched about a year ago intended to find and elevate minority-owned small businesses taking on sustainability and climate change. Mosaic Global Transportation (Founder: Maurice H.

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As Allbirds goes public, sustainability is the mantra of the future

TechCrunch

The company is driving change in the industry through the open sourcing of materials for others to benefit, and in doing so, is becoming the industry’s standard bearer on sustainability practices. Sustainable companies are most likely to lead the next generation. The fashion industry alone dumps 2.1

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The Next Wave of Climate Tech

Revolution

While many think achieving that goal is unlikely, as investors with capital to put to work, we have to have a ā€˜challenge acceptedā€™ mindset.ā€ā€Šā€”ā€ŠKristin ā€œI look for tech opportunities that enable sustainable B2B change versus small lifestyle changes. What industries are ripe for transformation from a sustainability standpoint?

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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen Americaā€™s dynamism and competitiveness. Interstate System : Atlanta is a nexus for major interstates like I-20, I-75, and I-85, allowing for efficient road transport.

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Ben Franklin Announces Spring 2024 TechCelerator Finalists!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

By maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs, the platform enables healthcare providers to focus on delivering quality care while maximizing revenue opportunities. With a focus on convenience and sustainability, WCS enhances the employee experience while supporting efficient workforce management.

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created.

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Moonshots, Momentum, and Legislative Tailwinds Beyond Silicon Valley

Revolution

Roads, bridges, and transport will make or break a cityā€™s ability to grow its startup ecosystem and talent pool. Thereā€™s a cottage industry of folks figuring out how to stack tax credits from the inflation Reduction Act to accelerate sustainable initiatives. Infrastructure touches everything. Cultivate a super team, not a superstar.