This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

What areas need to be disrupted? Election years tend to be good for technology diffusion. New York has quickly become one of the best places in the world to start a company, but if you look at demographics, Brooklyn is a unique area whose innovator and maker population outnumbers most other cities in the country.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Circularity in action: Innovations from China Pioneers in the circular economy field in China, Wenjing Zhao and Stéphane Vernede have created new models of products and services that are being mainstreamed by major companies. They demonstrate a dedication to reducing waste, maximising resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable practices.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The company offers innovative, affordable payment solutions for a wide range of services, including elective treatments ranging from telehealth, fertility, dental, vision, and cosmetic to pet care. He also co-founded TruCom, an innovative communications company, culminating in its acquisition by Broadview Networks.

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TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2022

CEO Julie Gerdeman said that the new money would be used to “propel technology innovation” and “further global expansion.” Customers receive proactive warnings based on signals including financial reports and news of weather events, environmental and sustainability risks, and natural disasters.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The world around us is being disrupted by the acceleration of technology into more industries and more consumer applications. Technology solutions are now used by authoritarians to monitor and control populations, to stymie an individual company’s economic prospects or to foment chaos through demagoguery. Are we in a bubble?”

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 19, 2020

More than four billion people work, live, and sustain themselves in the metropolis. Technological leaps have enabled many (though by no means all) of us city-dwellers to sustain ourselves adequately, despite breaking our traditional connection with agricultural life. Photo: Global Climate Strike 2019, Lausanne. Feeding the City.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

The soundbite: “What distinguishes the apex innovators from behemoths who disappear? There’s a cottage industry of folks figuring out how to stack tax credits from the inflation Reduction Act to accelerate sustainable initiatives. Seed- and Early-Stage U.S, Here are some key insights from the event. Storytelling is our biggest export.”

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Startup SG Founder The Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board Spring (SPRING) consolidates various startup assistance programs. The initiative aims to provide Singapore-based startups access to diverse funding sources and mentorship programs, nurturing innovative concepts into prosperous companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Integral to the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s core beliefs is our commitment to making a positive difference in the world—exemplified by our pledge to support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Earth’s population is expected to swell to 9 billion people by 2030. He joined EO in 2004.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Delve into his story as it unfolds with lessons from filmmaking, startup ventures, and the fascinating world of technology innovations and investing. This gave me a front-row seat to the world of tech/innovation, and I began making some personal angel investments along the way.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. We hardly invent any new technologies and don’t invest enough in research and development,” Suhail says.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In the process, they’re betting that innovative approaches to solving those problems will not just create returns but create disruptions and innovations that spill over into adjacent sectors. Ocean-related businesses are at the beginning stages of adopting new technologies to increase efficiencies and productivity.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

Sebastian led Innovation Management in 3 verticals before becoming a corporate intrapreneur in the automotive industry in 2017, where he created numerous in-house startups, going through ideation to scale-up stages. As technology evolves, so does your vision. The current pace of disruption and technological advancement is incredible.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This is particularly true of industries where technology is disrupting business models. Separate innovative startups from those are based on proven business models such as retail stores, computer repair etc. Innovation : New ideas often become the foundation of large businesses, but they are started with a great deal of risk.

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

What industries are you excited for the next generation of founders to disrupt? I’m also excited to see the sustainable innovations entrepreneurs develop in material science and technologies in a world that needs to meet customer expectations with more environmentally-friendly options.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2021

IRP Systems , a maker of innovative electric powertrains for electric vehicles, has raised a $31 million Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $57 million. With the new investment, we will continue to create disruptive solutions as well as penetrate new EV segments.”. IRP Systems is in the epicenter of this revolution.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 7, 2021

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director The prestigious Luis Villalobos Award, recognizing the most ingenious and innovative ideas recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association, was recently awarded to two ACA member-funded companies disrupting their fields.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The interconnectedness of these components is crucial, and disruptions can have far-reaching consequences, affecting supply chains and food security globally. This is where our global Network of Impact Makers plays a crucial role in exchanging knowledge and cultivating innovative ideas.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The InsuResilience Investment Fund II, initiated by German development bank KfW on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and development (BMZ) and managed by impact investor BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, led the extension round, along with WAM, Finnfund, La Maison, and Series B lead investor, Cathy Innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2018

Alice Mann’s latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. What are some techniques for innovating around these challenges?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s rare however for innovators to get truly candid insight on their pitches before stepping in front of VCs. Founders who apply for the TC Early Stage Pitch Deck Teardown will automatically be considered for the Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt , this September, in San Francisco. Founders can apply here.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

million Series A2 funding round, led by climate tech fund ArcTern Ventures , joined by new investors Northvolt and Ecosystem Integrity Fund , and with continued support from Chrysalix Venture Capital , Good Growth Capital , University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners , Volta Energy Technologies , Impact Science Ventures , and Helios Climate Ventures.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

E-commerce penetration was at an all-time high and the market cap of public technology companies was growing much faster than the region’s GDP. The Atlantico Digital Transformation Index, which measures tech penetration by tracking the value of public technology companies as a percentage of GDP, rose to 3.4% in 2021 from 2.3%

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StartupNation

JULY 13, 2021

Most were either trying to play catch up to startups that had come out of nowhere to disrupt their industries or to existing competitors who had gotten an earlier start at digital transformation. As they focused on the bottom of the pyramid, only a few companies enjoyed breakthrough and sustainable success. . The result?

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It’s not any news that the world is a little bit off track when it comes to achieving its sustainability objectives. When it comes to exercising and applying sustainability principles in different sectors, mobility is (or at least should be) a priority. The Tourism Innovation Academy: Supporting early-stage tourism startups.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2023

Brian Casey is CEO of ECM PCB Stator Technology. The process wasn’t precisely linear, but (looking back) we did four core things to conclude SaaS was our model: Assessed what was truly disruptive, scalable and profitable about our technology. Brian Casey. Contributor. Engaged our board and investors candidly.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 10, 2023

Additionally, OfficeBanao is using newer technology to advance the interior design process for workspaces. “With depth of experience and supplier network, the team is best placed to disrupt the existing opaque and sub-par experience that plagues the industry today.

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TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2022

In 2015, Rehmann teamed up with his longtime business partner Steve Moran to explore Lake Victoria and perform some feasibility studies on how they could use technology to disrupt the country’s cold chain markets. Victory Farms claims to have one of the highest margin structures in the fishing industry globally due to its technology.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

Some of the greatest innovation, with the highest potential for societal and economic impact, is happening in digital health, biotech and climate right now,” said Simmons, founder and managing partner at Overwater Ventures. “I Prose Foods is building a protein discovery platform for healthier and more sustainable foods.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Impact Hub: Our policy approach At Impact Hub, we are committed to accelerating global impact through collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. They have an impact-first commitment, seek a sustainable business model and inclusive practices in their organisations.

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Jason Malki

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the Chief Technology Officer, Tal assembled a talented team of full-stack engineers and led them in their efforts to reduce time waste. While working at Magical, Tal quickly realized that many of the businesses he worked with were unable to take advantage of the power of AI and cutting-edge technologies to streamline their operations.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

He has 25 years’ experience in AI and related technologies, and over 10 years at the C-level of driving large projects in various areas for economic development. Our team has risen to this challenge by returning to economic and trade fundamentals to disrupt traditional models.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mark brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective as a senior sales and revenue operations leader to his role as a Strategic Advisor to emerging, potentially disruptive companies. It was revolutionary and completely disrupted the way legal research was done. They inspired and motivated, cultivated innovation and creativity.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2023

Even if those projects don’t see the light of day, the PR team has strategically positioned the brand as ‘innovative,’” says Tenn. Today, wind power and wave action are just two technologies leading investors to take a closer look at ocean conservation technology, reports Tim De Chant. 1 (“Employee view”) Product slide No.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2023

Stephan Feilhauer, managing director of clean energy at S2G Ventures stressed the viability of technologies like offshore wind as commercial alternatives to fossil fuels: “Offshore wind has established supply chains across the globe. Offshore wind is the only ocean-based renewable technology that meets these criteria today.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

In a world where constant change and the need for sustainable solutions are more urgent than ever, young entrepreneurs emerge as the driving force behind innovation and progress — as demonstrated by the winners of EO’s 2023 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Young entrepreneurs are at the forefront of innovation and social impact.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Its absence not only jeopardises individual well-being but also disrupts the progress of entire communities. This, in turn, facilitates better access to funding and financial viability, laying the groundwork for sustainable improvements. FLUSH is committed to building greater public awareness and advocacy for sanitation and hygiene.

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