A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2024

The AI “stack” has emerged with Large Language Models and other important models (like audio, imagery, video, etc) operating in the cloud with well-documented and supported APIs that are available to developers to build on. AI developed for over forty years before its coming out party. Well, that’s not such a happy story.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To succeed, these leaders need a uniquely tailored set of resources, and that’s why we created the Breakthrough Energy Fellows Program,” says Ashley Grosh, Vice President of Breakthrough Energy Fellows. Breakthrough Energy was founded by Bill Gates in 2015 to solve the climate crisis.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology is set to transform the industry as Greenville-based startup, Advanced Power & Energy, secures a significant investment of $500,000 from the Mercer County Innovation Fund, in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2021

EO is an avid supporter of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ?17 We had developed considerable intellectual property in connecting spas to the internet before it was coined the Internet of Things (IoT). To develop a business model that would meet my goals of reducing climate change ( SDG No. 11 ) is no easy task.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Get your energy moving by focusing on positive activities. Explore Constant Contextual Calibration Ethan King (EO Atlanta) developed an innovative method for maintaining mental health while keeping up with the overwhelming pace of entrepreneurship. Practice doing one thing at a time to better control your awareness.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2015

The energy was election so I’m going to do it again this coming week. The energy created by livestream is awesome. It created an energy on the show that doesn’t exist without it. It’s not ok if you’re going to be a third-party developer. So what should a startup developer do?

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 4, 2023

Register Malaysia’s eco-friendly energy solutions provider, Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), has joined forces with automaker BMW Malaysia (BMW) in a partnership for green mobility services and solutions alongside the deployment of renewable energy.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2023

The energy renovation company based in France is doing well, but it is addressing a market that is much bigger than anticipated. The company worked on energy renovation for public buildings, residential buildings and industrial facilities. “We Effy chose to reinvest everything in product development and growth.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

As the former CEO of TASKME, a social organization aimed to help youth in Colombia develop their entrepreneurial skills, Jonathan then went to earn his master’s degree in the U.K. Advancements in artificial intelligence research “It’s very interesting to be a part of this age where new technology is being developed,” says Jonathan.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 11, 2023

and territories are the recipients of $43 million in investments made by the NSF, as part of its Regional Innovation Engines Development Awards. The goal is for these organizations to establish connections and develop their local innovation ecosystem that will lead to a strong proposal of becoming a future NSF Engine.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But we hit a new problem: The energy was painfully low. The energy high , with fast-paced, dynamic conversations. This solved the scalability issueit was much easier to organize, and mentors could just “drop in” rather than committing to scheduled meetings. Mentors and entrepreneurs alike were bored. The result?

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a statement, VFlowTech that it will use the funds to set-up a 200 MWh production line capacity and scale up the manufacturing of its 250 kWh modular vanadium-based long duration energy storage solutions. Kumar said that conventional energy storage technologies such as lithium-ion and lead acid batteries have limited functionality.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

The soundbite: “The way to go fishing is by going where the fish are — we need to open source where federal funding is headed and how to get a piece of the clean energy and infrastructure pie.” Roads, bridges, and transport will make or break a city’s ability to grow its startup ecosystem and talent pool.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 9, 2023

Renewable Energy World , a top source for green energy and storage news, will be hosting a virtual panel discussion on May 11 th at 10 am ET, titled “ Innovations in Battery Technology and Infrastructure Fueling the EV Revolution ”. The panel will focus on the challenges facing the EV landscape.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2019

Learn more about why entrepreneurs like Miranda choose EO for their peer learning, professional development and once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Energy is infectious. Be sure that your energy helps, not hinders, and purposefully inspires people to deliver. What problem do you exist to solve and for whom? Hire for attitude.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Alex founded El Árbol English School in Costa Rica, an institution where students of all ages learn English and develop critical thinking skills. When training other teachers, it is important for Alex to convey and encourage the same level of energy and passion that motivated him to start this school.

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Venture Well

JUNE 25, 2019

Nordica MacCarty from Oregon State University is helping students invent sustainable household energy systems for developing communities. . The post Faculty Spotlight: Nordica MacCarty from Oregon State University appeared first on VentureWell.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

We started 10 years ago by using only alternative energy in our offices. When we heard about the EO’s initiative to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals , we felt on the right path. The first step was to switch to alternate energy 10 years ago. The screens also run on green energy.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 23, 2023

Stride provides eco-friendly home improvement projects, smart home technology, energy-efficient products, and solar energy solutions to households and small businesses in Vietnam, pioneering a path to a clean energy future in the country with an affordable and transparent system.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 3, 2022

Developing countries like India and China have slowed or leveled off coal consumption as renewable energy sources become cheaper. The more your culture becomes one where every single person is working toward something bigger than themselves, the more joyous energy contributes to innovative thinking and productivity.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 8, 2023

Register Japan unveiled its latest development on its “Startup Development Five-year Plan” started in November 2022. This ecosystem boasts a comprehensive array of tailored support programs designed to empower domestic and international entrepreneurs as they navigate the intricacies of startup development.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Restaurant life was trial by fire and required stellar teamwork abilities, a strong passion for food and wine , and a propensity for understanding people—all of which I quickly developed and cultivated. Throughout my career, these four superpowers have served me well: Shifting energy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2024

The energy, positivity, and humility that EO members show also help to encourage me to overcome my own challenges.” Bonnie and Anthony shared the journey of how their company developed, the crises that molded the company, and the people who stepped up in pivotal moments. The energy is high, and great ideas arise during the session.”

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

H erbert Dwyer , a United States Marine Corps Veteran, co-founded EMPEQ in 2017, leveraging his prior experience in the energy field. With its inaugural Fund in place, The Veteran Fund focuses on early-stage startups developing critical, dual-use technologies addressing national and commercial challenges. in their journey post-service.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 8, 2022

The climate crisis is increasingly more urgent and requires a whole-of-society approach to create a clean-energy economy that benefits all. Consider using energy-saving LED lights and dimmable fixtures in your workplace. Another simple way to save energy is to turn off lights when not in use. By Shannon Courtney.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2020

Tim Hamilton, an EO member in Austin, is founder and CEO of Praxent , a custom software and web app development firm that has been named for three consecutive years to the Inc. In all, billions of dollars are wasted on research and development of innovative ideas that never win new business. Ask yourself: ?

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

Even if you are on the technical side--you may never have managed before, nor been responsible for so many aspects of the product development at one time. I tried pitching business development ideas, coming up with marketing ploys. The next move isn't easy for anyone when it's the first time they've ever done something. The solution?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2020

This includes building out personal development plans to keep employees engaged and challenged and refreshing our core values to ensure they remain relevant in a post-coronavirus climate. Besides this, we’re also working on several projects that will help our company thrive during and after the pandemic.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 12, 2022

Leadership Skills & Development. Leadership Skills & Development. Leadership Skills & Development. Leadership Skills & Development. Inspiring energy efficiency in Bolivia and avoiding corruption. Maximizing Human Capital. 5 ways to start greening your business. Maximizing Human Capital.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

With an emphasis on fostering strategic discussions and facilitating key industry connections, the innovation hub is set to play a critical role in shaping the future of AI, energy, security, and other frontier industries.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

One of the biggest problems Argentina faces is the lack of digital knowledge in impoverished areas, which is a huge barrier to development. Marcos Heyd has invested his time and energy into solving problems in Argentina. Could you expand on the work done by Digital Footprint, your third venture? .

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

What I love about my job is getting to see teams of super-early-stage companies develop ideas that while raw have potential to make an impact on the market. You can focus your energy on what you’re good at. There comes an inflection point where process is more important than being scrappy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 21, 2021

We developed our proprietary and accredited “Climate Cost Index” to evaluate the impact on the environment of all our products?from We also reclaim 100% of our business emissions and the emissions created by our sales by building clean solar energy in dirtiest parts of the US energy grid. . from concept to end-of-life?which

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As soon as we control where awareness goes we control where energy flows. As soon as we control where energy is flowing we control what is manifesting in our life. In Part 1 of our interview , Dandapani discusses the benefits of a strong ability to focus and how to develop that skill. Drive consumes energy.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We developed a friendship as part of our Board service and a recent blog post of his made me think I wanted to learn a bit more about his Instacart experience. There were year’s where I felt that I was sacrificing my own growth and career development for what was best for the company. So what follows are Five Question with Nilam.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 8, 2021

I’ve developed a morning and daily routine that I’ve stuck with for three years and has made all the difference. It fuels me with energy and a positive attitude which trickles down throughout my entire day. It reminds me to pause, think and verbalize what I’m grateful for in that moment. 4,761 on the 2020 Inc.

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Paul G. Silva

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Meetings ARE expensive Poorly run meetings drain people of their energy (sometimes of their very soul)! A 2 hour meeting with ten developers might be worth thousands of dollars in lost revenue! A bad meeting can easily sink the productivity of team members for an entire day, sometimes for a lot longer!

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