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How adaptability during a pandemic transformed this YLAI Fellow’s Honduran sustainability company

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Beleaf is a sustainable fashion company that uses scraps to “upcycle” and create new clothing and accessories. Through years of production and education, the community has begun to reflect sustainable values by creating their own clothes through upcycling old materials. What is Beleaf? Tackling challenges: COVID-19 and beyond.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Sparks Innovation with Six Strategic Investments!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The funding provided by Ben Franklin is a catalyst for rapid growth and innovation. Athlon’s “Rallee” is a youth fitness platform that gamifies movement and mental health through an augmented reality mobile app. This includes schools of all sizes and education levels, hospital/clinics; professional leagues; and industrial plants.

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Mental health app Real raises $37M Series B

TechCrunch

Real , a mental health app, has raised a $37 million oversubscribed Series B. The round was led by Owl Ventures, with participation from former Cityblock CEO Iyah Romm and chief health officer Dr. Sylvia Romm. How one founder is building a sustainable platform for proactive mental health care. acceptance rate.

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Redefining Elective Wellness: JC Carey on Innovating Access and Affordability with WelSpot

Jason Malki

The company offers innovative, affordable payment solutions for a wide range of services, including elective treatments ranging from telehealth, fertility, dental, vision, and cosmetic to pet care. He also co-founded TruCom, an innovative communications company, culminating in its acquisition by Broadview Networks.

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How Alternative Proteins Can Win Consumers Over

Revolution

Today, innovation has spurred a plethora of meat alternatives, but consumer skepticism and startup economics are still barriers to parity with real animal protein. Microalgae, a sustainable substance rich in health benefits, is another promising area of development. But I believe we are on the precipice of a major shift.

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Role of Education on Climate Change

Impact Hub

Climate change education is central in making people sensitive to the global epidemic currently underway. The climate literacy framework guides the governments affiliated to the United Nations on how to introduce climate change and sustainable development goals in education curricula. Sustainable Development Goals.

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San Diego Angel Conference VI Announces Six Finalists to Compete for Share of Largest Event-Based Angel Fund in U.S.

American Entrepreneurship

SDAC engages angel investors and provides coaching, education, and connections to founders. Founder Brad Hel ler Ecodrive – B2B platform that makes sustainability accessible, transparent and ROI effective. Each year, the program culminates in a live final funding event.