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Continued investment needed for economic growth

Innovation 2 Enterprise

In today’s world, a state’s economic growth demands investment in innovation and high-tech industries — especially for a natural resource-rich state like ours that must leverage our existing resource base to diversify our economy for the future. By Scott Meacham. Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman. It’s a straightforward proposition.

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Komunal secures $8.5m to strengthen Indonesia’s neo-rural bank ecosystem

AsiaTechDaily

The fintech company, which was the first to digitize BPR in accelerating the financial inclusion in Indonesia’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities, said that the funding round was led by East Ventures (Growth fund). The fintech industry has enormous potential in Indonesia, particularly in fostering the growth of MSMEs.

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Build a Better Tribe, Build a Better World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Eventually, I moved to DC to study international relations and languages at Georgetown and completed six months in Brazil for economics. Getting financing for the contract was a struggle. In August 2019, Kimberly Hickok Smith spoke at the MyEO Women of EO Summit in Bogota, Colombia. Living every day.

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Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. Without this support, many early-stage companies wouldn’t get off the ground.

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A Future Worth Creating: Fiscal Year Recap and Vision for Tomorrow

Angel Capital Association

Angels empower growth and solutions, right here, right now – we can exponentially grow economies at a local and regional level. For the last two years, we’ve held a virtual global summit with a full program of expert speakers, insightful peer-to-peer discussions, and networking opportunities.

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Entrepreneurial Networks are Driving Global Change, According to Impact Hub Network’s 2019 Global Impact Report

Impact Hub

The report also highlights how Impact Hub members are encouraging economic growth, especially in the social impact sector, with 10,000+ new ventures and 29,000+ net new jobs created since 2012. The members surveyed said that being part of such a network had helped them to: Feel part of a larger community: 84%. Startarium.

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Kenyan fintech Pezesha raises $11M backed by Women’s World Banking, Cardano parent IOG

TechCrunch

Access to finance remains a key growth constraint for small businesses, with data showing a $330 billion financing deficit for the small enterprises that make up 90% of Africa’s businesses. The round also included a $5 million debt from Talanton and Verdant Capital Specialist Funds.