American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

The company recently moved much of its operations to a temporary site on Reads Way in New Castle near where construction on its new facility is ongoing. We have the talent right here in our state, and this expansion presents opportunities for our workforce to stay right here at home.” As the company has evolved, including raising $16.5

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2022

While legacy sectors like transportation and energy have embraced new tech, innovation in the construction industry has been slow to take hold. Even though many large construction firms manage internal R&D units, more than a third of employees say they’re reluctant to adopt new technology. of the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. We’re going to have a much bigger opportunity by focusing on some not-so-sexy stuff.”.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 26, 2023

Fisher’s Popcorn officials presented to Delaware’s Council on Development Finance an application for a Jobs Performance Grant of $60,000 and a Capital Expenditure Grant of $145,500 from the Delaware Strategic Fund to support the company’s investment in construction, fit-out costs and new equipment.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Just as the industry is always evolving and innovating — especially in recent months — we’re doing the same to keep Disrupt on the cutting edge for first-time founders, seasoned investors, visionaries and everybody in between. For founders and investors, there’s no platform like TechCrunch Disrupt. billion raised in funding.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

Branch , which aims to power faster payments to contract workers with its technology, has raised $75 million in a Series C funding round that has closed just six months after it announced its last financing round. Lee Fixel’s Addition doubled down on its investment in Branch, leading both its Series B and C rounds. Image Credits: Branch.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Abstract Ventures led the financing, which also included participation from Propel Venture Partners, NFP Ventures, BoxGroup and Precursor Ventures. Recent traction includes companies working in the construction, property management, sports and hospitality industries. million in a seed round. The need for insurance is only increasing.”.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

The United States is currently in its most significant financing sprint since WWII. It’s a spending program the size of the Marshall Plan for domestic tech innovation, and most investors aren’t paying attention. The key to unlocking these resources is understanding what the priorities for investment are and how to access them.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

It was a great place to live and work, and I believed that over time, it would be a growing venture opportunity.”. They’re the ones innovating, so we believe that big trend is going to be the driver, more than anything.”. We are here to help early-stage companies finance their assets,” she said.

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EntreWorks Consulting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

I’ve been working this region over the past year (although not on housing), and have been very impressed with the work of county leaders and Regional Opportunities Initiative, Inc. This effort is just one example of local innovation in the face of our current housing shortage. The Rural Housing Crisis: Lessons from Indiana.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

million in venture financing from investors led by Equal Ventures and including Operator Partners, Box Group, Greycroft, Sandeep Jain and Xuan Yong of RigUp, returning angel investor Kiran Bhatraju of Arcadia and Jason Jacobs’ recently launched My Climate Journey Collective, an early-stage climate tech fund. . ”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

Even if peers’ specific niches or industries differ, issues in financing, markets, technology, human resources and management often overlap. Construct an environment that’s action-oriented and milestone-driven. Peer-to-peer mentorship and learning programs provide multiple benefits—not the least of which is perspective.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

They have developed functional expertise or at least more than a basic understanding of marketing, finance, and engineering, life sciences or some other applicable technological field. i2E receives state support from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology and is an integral part of Oklahoma’s Innovation Model.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a significant boost to the venture capital landscape of Central Pennsylvania, the region is set to benefit from the establishment of the Keystone Innovation Fund II, thanks to a generous grant of $412,598 from the US Economic Development Administration’s ‘Build to Scale Capital Challenge.’

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

It’s a good thing when state leaders recognize the strategic importance of innovation in job and wealth creation. Oklahoma’s Technology Business Finance Program (TBFP) Seed Fund is a nationally recognized best practices example of legislated early stage capital that has stood a 20-plus year test of time. By Scott Meacham.

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Onevest

APRIL 21, 2015

On the other hand, the large quantity can be looked at as a sea of opportunities just waiting to be explored. But how can you identify the right investment opportunity for you when facing such an onslaught of possible avenues? Standout: Unless uniquely innovative, the chances are a startup will have competitors.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2022

“It makes sense for us to be more thoughtful than we already were with regard to portfolio construction and make sure we are not over-levered in any one vintage or ‘company stage’ pricing, e.g., 2021, pre-product, pre-revenue,” he said. So how are these first-time fund managers going to fare?

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TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2021

Led by Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, the venture arm of the banking giant, others in the round included home construction giant Asahi Kasei, AAA – Auto Club Group (which also sells insurance), Gaingels and REACH. (Indeed, Super these days seems to refer to itself as an “insuretech” ).

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

In a previous piece, I looked at how some tech workers are responding to risk by doing more due diligence on potential employers, taking on two jobs, otherwise known as over-employment, or reframing their personal finance mindset. Bain Capital has closed its second Tech Opportunities fund with $2.4 Book your pass ASAP!

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 9, 2022

The program supports startups financially and gives them multiple opportunities to network with top tech companies, VCs, mentors, etc. Teknobuilt has been named as a Top 15 innovative company in the K-Startup Grand Challenge 2020 amongst 2648 participants across 118 countries globally. Besides the 3.5-month ” Srun said.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2022

“It makes sense for us to be more thoughtful than we already were with regard to portfolio construction and make sure we are not over-levered in any one vintage or ‘company stage’ pricing, e.g., 2021, pre-product, pre-revenue,” he said. So how are these first-time fund managers going to fare?

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Impact Hub

MAY 20, 2020

And there has never been a better opportunity than there is now to explore new methods of constructing and building a better tomorrow. An Opportunity To Tear Down Old Structures And Start Again. That is the opportunity we have in front of us – not to merely adjust and cope, but to fearlessly tear down, dream, and start afresh.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The simplest way to “bootstrap” (start a company with minimal finances) is to identify, share, consult or teach, and scale. for yourself, to reinvest in growth, and to stash away for the right opportunity. So, besides building and empowering your team, use this time to innovate. Utilize your expertise. Finally, scale.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

COVID-19 has spotlighted many of the weakest points in our transportation system, but some of the rapid shifts in consumer behavior are creating opportunities for tech once considered fanciful, like sidewalk delivery robots and eVTOLs (electric vertical and takeoff vehicles). Rachel Holt, co-founder and general partner, Construct Capital.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Notion Capital, Anthemis, Continental Grain and existing backers Syngenta and Ascot also participated in the financing, which brings the Chicago-based startup’s total raised to about $50 million since its 2016 inception. It is a completely innovative way to conceive of protection against price movements in untraded commodities.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Dana Stalder, a partner at Matrix Partners and Afterpay’s only institutional investor, describes the deal as part of a recurring “critical innovation cycle” in fintech that “determines the winners and losers” for decades to come. Square is willing to pay up to snag them now.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 26, 2015

Whether this is a lounge with a table and chairs, a pair of couches or an open area with a white board, create opportunities for your team to communicate. Encourage, praise and criticize constructively. Indulge your team’s creativity and give them space to innovate and organize. Create impromptu meeting areas.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Request situations where they had an opportunity to observe your actions. Seek out industry associations, taking advantage of community events such as conferences, workshops, training opportunities, and more. If you have a low credit score, work to improve it in anticipation of one day needing outside financing.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While a portion of that is from the energy and materials required to construct buildings, the lion’s share — nearly 90% on an annual basis — comes from their use. Those that survive will have an opportunity to expand market share.”. There’s a lot of overlap between construction tech and proptech. Where do they overlap?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 7, 2022

You want people who will offer you constructive feedback to help push your idea along. To progress your initiative it’s invaluable to have people who can offer constructive, helpful feedback. Contributing to Converge gave me a low risk opportunity to socialise my idea amongst a group of diverse thinkers.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2023

Categories like construction, agriculture and health care, among others, were very much looking to automate. Robotics innovation had somewhat plateaued: Capability to innovate was heavily based on a startup’s ability to raise capital. I think there is a real opportunity for a general purpose robot that supports in the kitchen.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

An easing of laws around the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) around the U.S. has opened up opportunities for companies that build such structures. What followed was an over a year-long nightmare and process around the feasibility, permitting and construction,” Czarnecki recalls. Cottage is one such company.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

From there, it can help with everything from architectural plans to design to actual construction via its platform. The construction industry has long been plagued by inefficiencies and productivity challenges. Homebound offers a set of plans for people to choose from, with varying levels of customization.

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StartupNation

JULY 12, 2021

Crisis creates opportunity. Consumers are changing how they shop , how they work and where they live, creating opportunities for new and creative business models. Government stimulus provided many with the capital required to launch a side hustle , and some of those businesses are turning into big opportunities.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

June 13, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) yesterday issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight from qualified stakeholders on opportunities to accelerate building decarbonization within the commercial building sector. TRENTON, N.J.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

The Act, which allocates $2 billion to states under the “Innovation and Startups Equity Investment Program,” enables investors in undercapitalized regions to leverage federal dollars into startup investments. states continue to experiment with ways to spark entrepreneurial finance. Clearly, it is. government policy.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 26, 2021

Israeli Energy-Tech All Stars Insight and opportunities for new OurCrowd investors. A rare opportunity to hear from three leaders of the digital retail revolution. OurCrowd invites you to join us at Israeli Energy-Tech All Stars 2021 hosted by our partner Ignite The Spark, an Israeli Energy-Tech innovation community.

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