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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Participants have a chance to win more than $250,000 in cash and other support.

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

TechCrunch

In a report analyzing Europe’s general economic health, cost of doing business, business environment and labor force quality, analysts looked for highly educated populations, strong economies, healthy business environments and relatively low costs for conducting business. Ten years ago startups were unusual.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Toni Eliasz is the program manager of the Disruptive Technologies for Development Program (DT4D) that supports the innovation and adoption of technology-driven solutions in World Bank Group operations. The education sector is also prominent in Singapore’s ecosystem.

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4 ways to ensure Latin America’s growing pot of capital drives long-term growth

TechCrunch

The more funds contribute to GDP, the greater potential there is to fuel a new era of development, where more people have access to employment, wealth and education. Businesses that partner with schools can incubate the next talent generation.

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Career and Resume Advice: Student Edition

Y Combinator

So I tried working in different industries to learn more: I worked in big tech (writing Perl scripts at Lockheed), consulting (Java applets at Sapient) and startups (at an incubator, using whatever it took to get the job done). If you have work experience, put that at the top — either first or right after your education.

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K-Startup Grand Challenge: The South Korea accelerator program that is ‘a gateway’ to doing business in Asia

AsiaTechDaily

The country’s focus on education, business, and innovation has made it the 11th largest economy and the fifth largest exporter of goods and services globally. The program is supported by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) and is a leading program funded by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

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Top Ann Arbor Tech Companies and Startups to Watch in 2022

StartupNation

FixMyCar is a newer startup out of Ann Arbor that is hiring locally and remotely for team members who want to support consumers in servicing their cars at home while mechanics make twice the wage they would at a mechanic shop. It was named 2020 Global Company of the Year in Clinical Genomics Interpretation by Frost & Sullivan.

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