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The Hour Of Code

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

It is the highlight of the annual Computer Science Education Week which is the first week of December, which is this week. Many AVC readers know that getting computer science education into every building in the NYC public schools has been a long standing passion project of mine. The Chancellor calls it his “north star.”

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Pandemic brings lasting change to world of hospitality, health care

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Today I am launching a series of columns based on discussions with thought leaders from across Oklahoma — individuals in various industries, in private and public sectors, in non-profits and education, and more. One of the industries impacted fastest and most is the hospitality industry. It’s similar in hospitality.

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Landed tackles hospitality employee turnover with end-to-end recruitment matching tool

TechCrunch

Staff turnover in restaurants and hospitality has always been an issue, with people leaving at an average rate of 30%. The company touts itself as the “first end-to-end recruitment engine for the restaurant and hospitality industries,” by automating the process of candidate sourcing, engagement and interviewing. Image Credits: Landed.

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Waterborne Wonder: Getting to Know Antonio Lennert

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He is the co-founder and CEO of Surf the Greats , Canada’s largest brand and community for surf education, adventure and lifestyle on the Great Lakes and beyond. The move to Toronto meant that opportunities for surfing, his favourite pastime, appeared few and far between. Canada is not known to be a surfing hotspot,” said Lennert. “In

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A generational opportunity for entrepreneurs

Innovation 2 Enterprise

The coronavirus pandemic has given whole segments of the economy the opportunity, and yes, even the permission, to do things differently. It is a generational opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to solve big problems for important industries. It is a golden opportunity for Oklahoma’s entrepreneurs as well. By Scott Meacham.

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How to Protect Your Mental Health When Starting a Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Andile’s company, KhumaloCo, is a private equity investment firm that is invested in eight businesses that operate in industries such as technology, media, marketing and communications, hospitality and education. Between being a husband and a father, I get ample opportunity to engage in activities outside of managing a business.

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The Startups and Investors Bringing Voice Tech to Healthcare

Dream It

Boston Children’s Hospital has piloted or promoted dozens of voice applications and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has supported the development of platforms like Sopris Health and Aiva Health. This same report concluded that a 10% increase in patients rating a hospital as “excellent” led to a 1.5% increase in gross margins.