Impact Hub

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Enter SoTecIn Factory, a dynamic collaborative initiative with a mission to enhance the sustainability and resilience of European industries. At its core, SoTecIn Factory seeks to confront the inherent shortcomings of existing industrial models, which pose challenges both from a social and ecological perspective.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

It’s true that we also fund more mundane stuff like B2B software aimed at productivity improvements but we want some big bets in every fund where we feel we can contribute to “making our own little dent in the universe” as the saying goes – by backing ambitious entrepreneurs with that same goal. Ok, probably not.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As a startup, you want to build a sustainable business with a competitive advantage over all rivals. Think sustainably As a customer, when you buy something, you’re not just buying it for yourself but also for your community. And with that in mind, it’s essential to consider sustainability when selling products.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Enter SoTecIn Factory, a dynamic collaborative initiative with a mission to enhance the sustainability and resilience of European industries. At its core, SoTecIn Factory seeks to confront the inherent shortcomings of existing industrial models, which pose challenges both from a social and ecological perspective.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Willing to fill in that gap, Impact Hub Dakar implemented a circularity programme pilot, making available an opportunity for Senegalese young innovators and entrepreneurs with projects at the idea stage to develop their vision into something concrete and discover the large ecosystem of projects pertaining to their interests.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 18, 2018

In essence, he has affected a widespread and sustainable change in economy and culture throughout his corner of the world. It’s a tall order for any entrepreneur, but Vishal is proof that it can be done. If you’re as busy as Vishal is—and most entrepreneurs are—your time is limited. Put a sustainable plan in motion. .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

Dozens of emerging entrepreneurs who are developing innovations related to the maker economy, forest products, outdoors and recreation, and even tech manufacturing, applied to the contest for a chance to win $50,000 to help launch their “big idea”! These products prioritize natural ingredients and sustainable packaging.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

2050 wants to focus on five fundamental areas — the future of food, better healthcare, improving education, shaping a sustainable lifestyle and fostering trust in the media and financial institutions. But if an entrepreneur wants to sell their company, that’s OK too. Let’s start with the investment thesis.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

project lies a compelling mission – to spotlight and celebrate pioneering entrepreneurs within the Impact Hub Network, who exemplify the principles of the circular economy. As a planet, a major goal should be to reuse our resources in sustainable ways that serve people, places, and purpose. Circularity. The circular economy.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 9, 2023

Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA Contest has given entrepreneurs and small manufacturers a risk-free funding opportunity for nearly 20 years. These products prioritize natural ingredients and sustainable packaging. They offer a range of products that include beard grooming, shampoos, skin creams, deodorant, and baby products.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 13, 2022

With the growing impact of climate change globally, many companies are implementing sustainable business practices to reduce their carbon footprint on the planet and market to green-friendly consumers. Therefore, entrepreneurs can implement sustainable practices in their business to better the planet while also amassing a new consumer base.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In all corners of the world, entrepreneurs are playing an integral role in the development of communities, economies and industries. My dad, who was a successful entrepreneur, taught me the value of hard work and that experience is the best MBA you can get. It also helped shape my business vision and mission as an entrepreneur.

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Impact Hub

JULY 10, 2019

This Global Alliance is created to face the many social and ecological challenges of today and of tomorrow — including climate change, the fight against poverty, precariousness and inequalities, migrations, healthcare, among others. Impact Hub will be joining, represented by Executive Director, Gabriela Gandel.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

European entrepreneurs who want to launch startups could do worse than Switzerland. I really wish that the business case for social and ecological startups will finally be proven (kind of like Oatly showed with the Blackstone investment). Also sustainability will hopefully be put back on the agenda.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2010

What gets frustrating is that I tend to hear the same arguments over and over again from new entrepreneurs, and many of them are just completely unfunded. Unfortunately, they tend to resonate really well with frustrated entrepreneurs and a lot of dust gets kicked up over them. You know what—it’s supposed to work like that!

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 14, 2023

PV Grows A collaborative network dedicated to enhancing the ecological and economic sustainability and vitality of the Pioneer Valley food system. Pixm We are entrepreneurs making technologies to stop phishing breaches. We believe email and web devices in the future will authenticate their own content.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

Back in 2006, when I started working on putting together some community groups for entrepreneurs and tech people, I looked for a better name to reference this collection of people. Tech community" seemed too much about people soldering things together and writing code. anyone using these barstools and this old printing press?"

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

The planet-loving folks at the Sustainable Ocean Alliance started an accelerator a couple years back focusing on very early stage companies, but this year they’re expanding the program to accept those who have already closed their first round. With luck that means a bit of wind in the sails of entrepreneurs trying to save the world.

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