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Hacking Innovation Education in New York

This is going to be BIG.

This is the case when the requirements of these events don’t actually include building a real business or product. If schools are going to participate in the growth of NYC’s innovation ecology, they’re going to have to change the way they operate, or they’re going to get lapped and left behind.

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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Money will be available for businesses that are able to handle the higher truth of this time, without going into the drama of global events designed to bring out the higher truth. Investors and consumers prefer businesses that prioritize ecological impact and sustainability. Continued focus on sustainability.

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10 Key Buildings in the Brooklyn Innovation Community

This is going to be BIG.

menagerie of creative entrepreneurs occupies the seven-story building, now known as the Metropolitan Exchange, or MEx, including biotechnologists, ecologically minded architects, organic fashion designers and even miniature-cupcake makers.

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

TechCrunch

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). What gives me hope is to see that people find ways to still work together — the amount of online events, office hours, etc. What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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Press Release: Impact Hub Joins Pact for Impact Summit 2019

Impact Hub

This event aims to build a coalition of States, institutions, actors and networks, for the development of SSE, inclusive economy and social innovation. Pact for Impact Conference 2019 marks the beginning of the Global Alliance for a social and inclusive economy. Impact Hub will be joining, represented by Executive Director, Gabriela Gandel.

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Finalists in the 2023 $50,000 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest Announced!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Created as a PA Wilds regional product – White Cane Coffee’s reusable bag just needs hot water for a quick on-the-go cup; perfect for busy people and those who are conscientiously reducing their ecological footprint! 2023 PA Wilds $50K BIG IDEA Contest Finale Event Find out who will win this year’s $50,000 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest!

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Accelerating Sustainable Food Business Solutions to Reshape Our Cities

Impact Hub

Back in 2015, the members and team co-created the ‘Food Talks’ quarterly event series, in which leading industry thinkers explore the major issues affecting the food system. The program was born out of the passion for and expertise around sustainable food among the Impact Hub King’s Cross community.