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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in the midst of restructuring and adapting to the restrictions on our work in the country; the intention is to use virtual platforms to carry out our purpose and we have been doing so through online conferences and collaborative remote work.

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3 Ways to Boost Your Team’s Work From Home Performance

StartupNation

There may be many aspects that favor remote work, but the lack of space to develop personal relationships is a definite downside. Thinking about how to support your remote team also pays off. Sign Up: Receive the StartupNation newsletter! Interact… efficiently! Staying in touch with your immediate team is vital.

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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

YLAI Network members Juliana Nieva de Castillo from Tucumán, Argentina and Julio César Bueno Cruz from Cali, Colombia illustrate two forms of social innovation and community support through unique business concepts. Julio commercializes specialty coffees and supports rural farming communities in areas where violent conflict is common.

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Circularity in action: Circular projects in Portugal

Impact Hub

These two success stories not only demonstrate the power of circular practices but also inspire mindful engagement with local culture and the pursuit of more inclusive, eco-friendly, and sustainable futures. Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp At the heart of the CirculUP!

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5 Tips for Making Time to Make a Difference

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In essence, he has affected a widespread and sustainable change in economy and culture throughout his corner of the world. Form a strong network of support. On one hand, Vishal explains, “my wife Shweta and kids, Vishwa (17) and Shiv (11) are so important; they are my unconditional support and source of energy—they encourage me.

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

Zurich tends to take the lion’s share, as the city’s embrace of startups has jump-started development, although Geneva and Lausanne are also hotspots. As well as traditional software engineering startups, Switzerland’s largest city boasts a startup culture that emphasizes life sciences, mechanical engineering and robotics.

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Entrepreneurs reflect on value of i2E’s e3 mini-accelerator

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Our most recent cohort of entrepreneurs brought their innovative ideas across diverse areas of software development, biotechnology and agriculture to the program. My team – Ed Bogle, Tammy Torklson, E’lena Ashley and Miles Dotson — is grateful for their support.”.