Impact Hub

APRIL 16, 2019

Some of the veteran members include: Folkelig , who work to provide nationwide educational programs on nutrition and physical health. This sparks exciting discussions around sustainability topics, and – every so often – new collaborations. Kolibri CARF (Children at Risk Foundation), who empower disadvantaged children in Brazil.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. “Across the country, pipes and treatment plants are aging and polluted drinking water is endangering public health.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

This phenomenon is directly affecting people’s health, safety, housing and ability to grow food – and it is even more concerning when we observe it through intersectional lenses. The pandemic hit hard on the fundamental tripod of human development – income, health, and education – and inequality has sky-rocketed.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

This phenomenon is directly affecting people’s health, safety, housing and ability to grow food – and it is even more concerning when we observe it through intersectional lenses. The pandemic hit hard on the fundamental tripod of human development – income, health, and education – and inequality has sky-rocketed.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Around 7,000 tech workers have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces or Territorial Defense Only last month, OneUkraine sprang up from a host of major European tech founders and investors, who plan to provide sustainable humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people. Finmap A cash flow management service for businesses. It raised €2.5

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

But when you factor in the need to engage with and educate the broader community it’s an even bigger challenge. Another key type of ally to consider are institutions of higher education. Several responded with their experiences and insights and through these responses some interesting themes emerged. Identify Potential Allies.

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Impact Hub

JULY 22, 2020

For South Africa, COVID-19 and the strict lockdown that resulted because of it has amplified the already existing disparities in race, creed, economic standing, and education. At Impact Hub we measure change through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and we apply the same vision when addressing COVID-19.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But the last few years have been tumultuous and transformative in both education and business. “Tufts, Brandeis, Boston [University], UMass, all these universities now have entrepreneurship programs, incubators, on campus accelerators that are often included in the curriculum.” Register for the free virtual event here.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 15, 2021

The budget includes college research partnerships, hiring subsidies, grants, and support for incubators and hubs. An IEC/Campaign Research poll conducted in early April found 3:1 public support for investments in postsecondary STEM education and similarly strong support for government investment in advanced manufacturing, including biotech.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A lot of these challenges became grossly apparent in 2020: social instability, climate crisis, public health crises, national security crises, disinformation. Some respond by saying the educated workers will be fine, but what are the new jobs for less-skilled workers, e.g., truck drivers replaced by self-driving trucks?

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A lot of these challenges became grossly apparent in 2020: social instability, climate crisis, public health crises, national security crises, disinformation. Some respond by saying the educated workers will be fine, but what are the new jobs for less-skilled workers, e.g., truck drivers replaced by self-driving trucks?

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