American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Ventures with underrepresented founders will compete for share of more than $100,000 in cash grants, plus mentoring and connections WILMINGTON, Del. This years categories of FinTech , Life Sciences , and Environmental Impact reflect Delawares evolving innovation and industry landscape. Thanks to sponsors, there is no charge to enter.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 28, 2023

Winners, all with founders/co-founders who are UD alumni, were as follows: 1st: SomnOSA (Baltimore, Maryland) – $7,0 0 0 2nd: Toivoa (Wilmington, Delaware) – $5,000 3rd: Stakana Analytics (Seattle, Washington) – $2,500 Sylvester Mobley, managing partner of Plain Sight Capital and founder of Coded by Kids, delivered the event’s keynote address.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

And in the next two years, Wavemaker Impact hopes to launch 8 to 12 new sustainability-focused businesses. The climatetech venture builder also has the support of EDB New Ventures, the venture-building arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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HPA

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

. “Bringing the power and promise of autonomous technology to commercial real estate is more critical today than ever before,” said Thru Shivakumar , Co-Founder and CEO at Cohesion. He then served as the deputy mayor under Rahm Emmanual, where his responsibilities included economic development and urban planning.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The company announced today that it has raised $10 million in seed funding from investors including Temasek, K3 Ventures, EDB New Ventures (an investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), NX-Food, FEBE Ventures and Blue Horizon. million of founder capital.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

investment firm Sequoia) and Will Neale (founder of Grabyo and early-stage investor). investment firm Sequoia) and Will Neale (founder of Grabyo and early-stage investor). Patch’s founder Freddie Fforde said: “Where we work and where we live have traditionally be seen as distinct environments. It’s now raised a $1.1 Grays Yard.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2023

It’s a paradigm shift, where ‘development finance’ looks at private enterprise as a vehicle of socio-economic development,” said Dario Giuliani, founder and director of research firm Briter Bridges.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2022

Atarraya , creator of Shrimpbox, a sustainable “plug-and-play” shrimp farming technology, is swimming to the surface after being in stealth mode since 2019. We wanted to make the shrimp business more sustainable and more efficient without destroying the environment,” Russek said. “We million in Series A dollars, and a new U.S.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

Learn more about the company from founder and owner Good Things Growing, founded by Joshua Zucal (Emporium, PA): Good Things Growing focuses on biochar production, presenting a dynamic solution for soil remediation and holistic health enhancement.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

Learn more about the company from founder and owner Good Things Growing, founded by Joshua Zucal (Emporium, PA): Good Things Growing focuses on biochar production, presenting a dynamic solution for soil remediation and holistic health enhancement.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler (Duboistown, PA) was a co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 to support her BIG IDEA! Katie Caputo, Founder of Roambler, taking home the co-grand prize of $25,000 Tim Emerick, founder of Otzzy (Renovo, PA) was the other co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 for his BIG IDEA!

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

“We’re excited to partner with impact-focused institutions like InfraCo Africa, DOB Equity, and Mobility 54 to continue developing electric boda bodas (motorcycles) and charging stations for our customers,” said Zembo co-founder, Étienne Saint-Sermin.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 16, 2022

If founders are building interesting products solving real challenges in Africa, that would fall squarely within our investment thesis,” he added. . She stated that Lori has been focusing on growth, sustainability and a path to profitability since its last funding round.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 21, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company. Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company. Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Sanzhar Kettebekov, co-founder and CEO of Liquient. 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. What is it that excites you about what you’re building?

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Not only does this allow new entrants to offer a comprehensive suite of financial products (and capture the full economics that lead to sustainable business models), it also gives Colombian consumers greater confidence that new entrants can be trusted with their money. See a16z.com/global-payments for more.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler (Duboistown, PA) was a co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 to support her BIG IDEA! Tim Emerick, founder of Otzzy (Renovo, PA) was the other co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 for his BIG IDEA! Two Finalists shared the $50,000 Cash Prize! Learn more about Roambler.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 11, 2022

The project will also be led by co-chairs: Dell Gines, Inclusive Urban and Rural Economic Development Consultant and Kristin Leutz, Founder of Petra Impact Partners. The project will accomplish the following goals: Collaboratively develop a vision and plan to create field-wide infrastructure to support ecosystem builders.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In the midst of supporting founders in their communities during a global pandemic, what do they wish they were more versed in? I would like to know how to best measure and track entrepreneurship and economic development in a non-traditional way. and the community of founders, investors, and other ecosystem builders I work with.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

October 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the first investment in an emerging New Jersey company from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF). First Complete Cycle of Investment Under Novel State Program Benefits Newark Provider of HR Gaming Platform TRENTON, N.J.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

The Federally established State Small Business Credit Initiative support investments into New Jersey companies Through the use of three unique investment strategies funded through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) is supporting New Jersey small and early-stage businesses.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 19, 2024

June 19, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and AfroTech have partnered to host AfroTech Executive 2024 in Newark during this year’s North to Shore Festival. IOM, Founder, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. TRENTON, N.J. Harmon, Sr.,

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups. Harmon, Sr., Seelaus & Co.,

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark. headquarters. This really is a truly unique place.”

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Now the bad news: some venture capitallists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For Google AI for Social Good. Notley Ventures.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 1, 2023

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Helen Mackay Business: Juno Legal Founded: 3 April 2017 HQ: Wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To respond to declining investment activity and unsteady market conditions, especially in the life sciences sector, the NJEDA aims to boost investor confidence in New Jersey companies and increase access to capital for founders through the Entrepreneur Support Program.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Resourcing the Field: Imagine the collective of entrepreneurship ecosystem builders with diverse and sustainable resource streams to support and properly compensate those doing this work. Enoch Elwell , Founder & Board Chair at CO.STARTERS (Governance Working Team). What would that look like? What would that look like?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

Someone who scopes out, provides strategy, and knows how to support, cheerlead, and provide sweat-equity to work toward collaborative economic development goals.” They create a sustainable network through active listening to identify the problem followed by determining who best in the community can help solve the problem.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As an emerging field that is challenging the status quo of entrepreneurship in economic development, ecosystem builders are bound to run into obstacles along the way which – if repeated and consistent – make us want to pull our hair out. Making our ecosystem more easily navigable and ultimately founder-friendly.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

November 21, 2023) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a new $20 million pilot program to support rising real estate developers. The Emerging Developer Fund will help developers gain access to capital and build additional capacity to expand their existing portfolio.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Founder, and former President and CEO. Salyer served as a member of the Council Finance Committee, Council Economic Development Committee, and as chairman of the Council Social Services Committee. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Now the bad news: some venture capitalists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth. no-equity stipend + corporate pilot opportunities with our founders.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

Under normal circumstances, one might expect the founders of Radian6 and Q1 labs to disappear into the suburbs of Cambridge or Marin Country, but that never happened. Once lone rangers, Q1 Labs and Radian6 are now surrounded by thriving copycats in a self-sustaining ecosystem.

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