Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

Consumer debt relative to incomes has risen to an all time high reaching 138% of 2007 (obviously that’s not sustainable!) In California the primary school education system has cut 10 days from the school year to save jobs. and has recently come back down to 122% (said David Brooks on The PBS News Hour).

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 30, 2020

Their conversation definitely has to do with small business success and entrepreneurial support, but the journey is a little different than our normal conversations. They often have a high crime rate and lack of quality education, as well. community leaders, faith leaders, education leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Clearly, if we’re going to come up with a professional definition of what ecosystem building is, it needs to include this connector/connecting aspect. Loading….

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: how to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. If you look at the leaders of the tech ecosystem in most countries, you will see a very disproportionate number of people who have education and work experience abroad, especially in the US.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

It’s kind of just a nice garment that’s extremely comfortable, luxurious, and it’s made ethically and sustainably of natural fibers. We’ve definitely not been an overnight success. I think that we’ve definitely carved a place for ourselves in the market. This is definitely not a hobby.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

To give TechCrunch+ readers a better understanding of what education investors are looking for today, seven leading venture capitalists in the category answered a series of questions about the sector’s future. Jan Lynn-Matern , founder and partner, Emerge Education. Malvika Bhagwat and Kriti Bansal , Owl Ventures.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: How to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. More posts by this contributor. 6 career options for ex-founders seeking their next adventure. How to win consulting, board and deal roles with PE and VC funds.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

You do NOT have to have funding to start a business but you can definitely bootstrap it. The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. If you have a suggestion to add to the list, just let me know. Website: [link].

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 12, 2022

higher education endowments to reveal where they invest , reports Dominic-Madori. “Getting a sustained jump in web traffic is every SEO strategist’s dream, and video is [a] no-brainer way to do it,” writes Munroe. Where’s the money? Potentially huge shake-up in university endowments, as proposed legislation would force U.S.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

INMI , a social startup dedicated to supporting young students in finding the best educational programs around the world, was born out of that journey. Q: You have been doing consistent work to promote social, inclusive and sustainable business models with INMI and ALDEA. It was my second entrepreneurial project and INMI, the last one.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was mainly educated in accounting and finance. Definitely tough to raise funds from LPs, especially for a first-time fund manager with no track record (in fund management) and during this Covid period. He talks to AsiaTechDaily about the firm’s investment strategies, the fundraising journey, and other points.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2021

We are excited by environmental and sustainability sector, which we invest in. It will develop more in the direction of sustainability (at least, we believe so). Big companies like Google and Nokia are opening their offices in the city, which helps to educate world-class specialists who are then starting their own projects.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

When employees clearly understand their impact and are given the freedom to make decisions within their expertise, they definitely become more engaged and motivated. Streamline processes, empower your team, and provide feedback for sustained growth. Of course, giving more autonomy only works for small startups.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

This includes companies that would meet most institutional definitions for impact investing (women, minority, and veteran owned/run businesses, including LMI (“Low to Moderate Income”) and CRA (“Community Reinvestment Act”) qualified companies. Gender diversity as a driver of sustainable profitability. Don’t hire people you know!

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

During negotiations on Dodd-Frank, Congress considered changes to the definition of “accredited investor,” including the elimination of the value of a primary home from inclusion in an individual’s net worth. House and Senate staff turned to ACA to understand the impact of changing the definition on the angel community.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Our survey respondents said the city was strong across a broad range of tech industries, particularly those with practical applications: cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, fintech, health care and medtech, edtech and silver tech among others. Vilnius will definitely gain momentum as the tech startup city of the region.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 24, 2021

Ecosystem building is still a very young professional field with no standard definition for what it is. So it is really important for ecosystem builders to have the ability to create or clear a path towards implementing the vision and mission in a sustainable and real way.”. Growth Mindset, Curiosity, Listening Skills.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

So, that was a big learning and adaptation where regulation and other controls are actually very important for sustained speed of innovation. Marco: Yeah, and that was definitely new. And so all that, I think, this shift towards more of a real-time business is something that AI definitely will accelerate.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2021

“There are definitely rules of thumb,” Hadjigeorgiou agrees. .” Returning to diet, aren’t there some pretty simple ‘rules of thumb’ that anyone can apply to eat more healthily — i.e. without the need to shell out for a bespoke nutrition plan? “We’ll be crazy to say they’re not.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Insights gained from an effective analytics strategy can not only save you resources and time, but also broaden your customer base, increase productivity, and put your employees at ease by showing that leadership is educated and responsive.”. Jen Laloup , CEO, Mobile Growth Association . Prioritize. ” Key takeaways.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 18, 2019

Sugaro: a shift towards sustainable catering. The Events Department at Impact Hub Madrid asked us to shift our working methods towards sustainability, recycling and elimination of plastic. And that’s how the Association went about updating their legal status, definition and operations, and got up and running.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2021

” His concepts for Teal organizations are very ambitious — sometimes overly idealistic — but definitely paint a picture of an organization that is way more evolved than the majority of companies in the world today. When people do leave, it’s usually for opportunities outside the country or ambitions like higher education.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 14, 2022

Perhaps the largest opportunity ahead is to differentiate yourself with sustainable business practices. In the past year, nearly half of customers chose to buy from brands that have a clear commitment to sustainability. Studies have shown a 71% rise in online searches for “sustainable goods” globally since 2016. Key Takeaways ??

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Surdna Foundation

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Until the late 1980s, Surdna’s grantmaking centered on education (scholarships), culture (arts organizations, libraries, etc.), It took the board and staff a year to settle on language that captured our ethos and aspirations: fostering sustainable communities in the United States guided by principles of social justice.

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Reforge

JULY 20, 2022

Additional roles are opened to sustain growth and teams rapidly expand. He began his career in nonprofit education, first as a classroom teacher and then with charter school networks, scaling marketing and operations to fuel growth. The definition of “team” in this case is a group created by a leader to achieve a specific goal.

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Y Combinator

MAY 22, 2019

Us starting this business exactly at the time when Jio was coming big was definitely very lucky, right? We have widows who were not able to sustain their family, feed their kids, et cetera. These are educated women but handicapped so no one ever gave them jobs. I need to have people so that we can sustain this.

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Reforge

JANUARY 31, 2023

More from Dorian Karen Sun Karen Sun is an advisory CTO, executive coach, and educator focused on building equity and access to technical opportunities. Model 1: Part-Time, Flexible Engagement This first model is where the Fractional Executive gets our original definition: Working as an executive on a fractional, or part-time, basis.

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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. Part of the money frm the Biden plan will aim to redevelop brownfields and turn them into more sustainable businesses.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Haje’s favorite was “A Deadly Education” (Naomi Novik’s first book in the Scholomance trilogy), which incidentally was recommended by both Alex and Amanda, which was how he found out about the books in the first place. “Definitely don’t chase trends,” advises Liparteliani. PDT, subscribe here. to 17 cents.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Read, listen to podcasts and educate yourself. Tommy Mello: Yeah, well definitely the visionary side of things. I’ve been through COVID, I’ve been through 2008, the housing crisis, we are sustainable, we’re what you call an essential home business, and I didn’t deem that on myself. Video interview.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 18, 2021

So, by definition, they generally have a really interesting mission or purpose that may be more appealing to tech professionals.” . “While all startups are certainly not focused on being disruptive, they often rely on cutting-edge technology and processes to give their customers something truly new,” Zeile writes.

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Hunter Walk

APRIL 17, 2025

By early 2024, we were sustainably profitable for a second time, on track to generate over $30 million in revenue and starting to get some PEs and strategics showing interest in Issuu. This is a good way to start exploring and getting connected and educated without spooking investors or employees. In addition, take calls with bankers.

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