American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

NJ’s Strategic Innovation Center will support 100 new companies over next five years, generating at least 2,500 new jobs NEWARK, N.J. HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Program , to support the revitalization of Atlantic City and Newark, which both experienced negative economic impacts due to the pandemic. The non-profit organization will use the funding to support and maintain the Historic Absecon Lighthouse and hire a grant writer to ensure additional grants for continued community growth.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 3, 2019

What types of housing can we build to support that world, and can we build enough of it? The costs of construction and land values has increased far more quickly than incomes over the last 20 years, making it hard to build for the mass market. How will we work in the future? So why don’t developers just build more rental housing?

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Over $19 Million will Support Capital Projects to Improve Local Neighborhoods TRENTON, N.J. The $19,650,000 pilot program will utilize American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to fund capital projects in Atlantic City, ensuring that local neighborhoods are directly supported.

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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. Their decision to grow in Delaware will help make our environment more sustainable and add jobs to our state.”

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Josephine Tine, co-founder of ART-Pesoung, Hadji Malick Sagne, of Cactus Innovation, and Adja Aissatou Diallo, founder of Galle epitomise the transformative potential of sustainable solutions in Senegal’s shift towards a circular economy.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

The sweeping infrastructure package put forward today by President Joe Biden comes with a price tag of roughly $2 trillion (and hefty tax hikes) but gives startups and the broader tech industry about $1 trillion worth of reasons to support it. We’re going to have a much bigger opportunity by focusing on some not-so-sexy stuff.”.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By sharing their journeys, our goal is to boost awareness and promote the adoption of a circular economy in Armenia, catalysing a transformative shift toward sustainability. project has given these entrepreneurs a well-deserved opportunity to share their work with global and local audiences. The CirculUP!

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

November 21, 2023) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a new $20 million pilot program to support rising real estate developers. These predevelopment costs are necessary for the developer to incur before they can seek short-term construction financing. TRENTON, N.J.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 11, 2019

It means being constructive, not frustrated, when things don’t go your way. Creating happiness and providing opportunities go hand in hand for Wozniak. GLC is EO’s flagship leadership event, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities. Creating humor, he says, is an important part of his life’s work.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Sustainability Stage: Tackles social and environmental solutions such as urban mobility, sustainable tech, green infrastructure, and new mobilities. Catching a session will offer a deep view that might inspire you to update your thesis…or even spot that huge, undiscovered opportunity. billion raised in funding. Apply today!

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Small businesses encouraged to take advantage of the Small Business E-Commerce Support Program to develop website, marketing plan & implement online ordering TRENTON, N.J. Since the Small Business E-Commerce Support Program launched, the NJEDA has connected 152 small businesses to consulting firms, representing over $1.1

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

However, the technical support and idea incubation available remain small. . Named “Wërngël-Bi”, a term in Wolof that translates to “The Circle”, the circularity programme at Impact Hub Dakar supported different entrepreneurs carrying out projects that ranged from eco-construction to ecological toilets.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

In a column for TC+ , Ben Tigner, co-founder and CEO of electric aerial mobility company Overair, identified four trends that are changing how investors, entrepreneurs and the market are responding to expanding opportunities in eVTOL: An expanding competitive landscape. Sustainable travel at the forefront.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 31, 2023

This new venture is expected to create over 2,000 job opportunities there. He also expressed his gratitude for the support that they are getting from the MITI Minister and his team. Register Sea Ltd , the Singapore-based e-commerce giant and parent company of Shopee , has announced its plans to expand its investments in Malaysia.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2022

billion boost from Generation Investment Management , a sustainability-focused public and private equity firm co-founded by Al Gore. Five construction tech investors analyze 2022 trends and opportunities. 5 construction tech investors analyze 2022 trends and opportunities. Startups and VC. You can sign up here.).

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 6, 2023

I saw an opportunity to use a combination of economic analysis and cloud-based computing to change the world. My partners and I had already come up with a means of measuring the value of “green” using the universally accepted practice of cost benefit analysis (See Sustainable Return On Investment Framework).

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

The impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on American job loss has more individuals ditching the standard corporate 9 to 5 and seeking out entrepreneurship opportunities where they have more control of their own destiny. When a business is faced with conflict, it is an opportunity to learn, grow and advance. Key takeaways.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 10, 2023

Scaling green ventures: meet the innovators accelerating climate action In a world echoing with the urgent call for environmental change, the Impact Hub Network is committed to supporting innovative green ventures for a brighter tomorrow. At Impact Hub, we are dedicated to supporting green ventures in scaling their solutions rapidly.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

In a nascent field like entrepreneurial ecosystem building, practitioner examples are rare and we were not going to pass up the opportunity to speak to four representatives of this pilot project to learn more about: What gave rise to the need of hiring an ecosystem builder. What success looks like in this three-year pilot.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 3, 2021

As of March 31, 2021, 61% of industries saw annual revenue increase compared to before the pandemic, following a largely sustained recovery since April 2020. As stricter regulations on how small businesses could operate were put in place, revenues fell; as regulations were lifted, small businesses saw opportunities to rebound.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 23, 2021

By opening an Impact Hub, we knew that we had the ability to revolutionize Dhaka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and enable entrepreneurs and organizations to be more impact-driven and sustainable. Our friends from Amarlab supported us by organizing free medical health camps for our community and the Grameen family and staff. Incredible.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

.” – Susan Wallace, VP-HR at Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM). It is imperative that they find tech-based solutions that will broaden the talent pipeline, help foster an inclusive culture, and create on-going upskilling programs as well as opportunities for the digital future of manufacturing.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

Kyle Wiggers says several trends are driving VC interest in the future of work: In a down market, investors are looking for sustainable growth, “which tend[s] to be found among longer-lasting, ironclad business-to-business contracts for software tool suites.” “We’re very small in a large opportunity.”

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Top investment opportunities Startup of the Week: DayTwo’s precision nutrition combats diabetes, chronic diseases NeuReality raises $35M Series A co-led by OurCrowd Kando to service 22 French municipalities Meeting again, for real OurCrowd meets Great Neck mayor, investors NASA awards ICON $57.2M

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Here are 10 impactful moments that led us to become the largest global network that supports social entrepreneurs and innovators. Our movement stood for building a better world through the power of entrepreneurial solutions , supported by a powerful magic mix of inspiring spaces, vibrant communities and meaningful content.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 10, 2020

With such a fundamental shift in the mindset of their customers, businesses are having to reconsider their approach, not only to ensure that they are sustainable in terms of resourcing but to guarantee their appeal to consumers. The mindset of consumers is changing.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Juno , a proptech startup which aims to build more sustainable and affordable apartment buildings, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. There is also North Carolina-based Prescient , which is also constructing multifamily housing and hotels through prefabrication. Scherr told TechCrunch.

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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. Impact Hub is located in over 100 cities around the world and supports over 16,500 social entrepreneurs, all of who share a vision of building ventures that have a positive impact on people and places.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

Mighty Building’s self-proclaimed mission is to create “beautiful, sustainable and affordable” homes. The company claims to be able to 3D print structures “two times as quickly with 95% less labor hours and 10-times less waste” than conventional construction. “We have spent four years figuring out what it takes to achieve that.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Rapidly growing climate and construction tech startup Kind Designs gained the support of entrepreneur Mark Cuban and VC firm Anthropocene Ventures for its $5 million seed round. It is estimated that local and federal government agencies will spend nearly $400B in seawall construction.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

publicly listed software and services company that targets engineering and design industries, has acquired Norway’s Spacemaker , a startup that has developed AI-supported software for urban development. real estate technology fund Round Hill Ventures and Norway’s Construct Venture. Autodesk, the U.S.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 9, 2021

2) Set a Path to Profitability Neither you nor your investors want to support a business that will never manage to cover its costs. Sales Volume The Sales Volume will depend on the size of the addressable market and the share of that market your business could capture and sustain over time.

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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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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

government played a decisive role in getting the whole thing kickstarted, and for a period of time, sustained its development in the early stages. The clearest mechanism for this support was wartime expenditures on research and development by the U.S. But that doesn’t change the fact the U.S.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Are we putting our energy into sustaining those relationships by being there to offer counsel or introductions? So, for example, when I first started here back in 2012, there was a ton of energy being put towards building a network of executive relationships that is now somewhat more about sustaining those relationships.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2023

Categories like construction, agriculture and health care, among others, were very much looking to automate. But with the growth of multi-modal AI models, we see a huge opportunity for robotics to become multipurpose because these models enable common sense and require little training. Public sector support will be very important.

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