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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

I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community. What are you most passionate about in your work? I think that’s a clear example of my growth.

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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

There is also a groundswell of small farm startups, especially in developing nations, where farmers such as 2022 GSEA Global Finalist Arnold Shoko can convert biowaste streams into feed and fertilizer. Opportunity for startups. Continued focus on sustainability. David Fluker, EO Louisiana, president and co-owner, Fluker Farms.

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10 Key Buildings in the Brooklyn Innovation Community

This is going to be BIG.

It's a lot more lucrative to convert a warehouse into a condo building--especially if it's anywhere near the city--but it's those areas where innovators are creating economic opportunity as well, and where they need commercial space to thrive. 33 Flatbush. 55 Washington Street. Domino Sugar Factory.

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Five common misconceptions about building a startup in New York City

This is going to be BIG.

It’s often some combination of the idea not being big enough to sustain a venture exit or the company just not being appropriate for venture financing. often gets vilified in the pursuit of a good developer, but think about things from the perspective of your average hardcore developer ninja. sucks up all the good programmers.

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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. This has meant smaller exits, and thus less development for the ecosystem. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? is incredible.

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Hong Kong’s Brinc Launches Climate Tech Program to Support Early-Stage Startups in Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Through its initiatives, Brinc provides an innovation platform, access to Series A+ co-investment opportunities, and facilitates the growth of high-potential early-stage companies. Airhive develops geochemical direct air capture (DAC) technology to expedite carbon removal efforts.

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Flashback Friday: The Art of Engaging

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In all corners of the world, entrepreneurs are playing an integral role in the development of communities, economies and industries. My grandma taught me how to seize every opportunity and ‘taste’ everything in life at least once. I was so moved by everyone’s testimonials that I decided to seize the opportunity. RT: Not always.