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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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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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How to Protect Your Mental Health When Starting a Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Open conversations about mental health and seeking professional support when needed are essential steps to address these challenges. By acknowledging the mental health struggles and fostering a culture of support, the entrepreneurial ecosystem can evolve into a space where both success and well-being thrive.

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Revolution Companies Offering Resources and Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Revolution

In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, it has been encouraging to see businesses and individuals around the world step up and support affected communities. Are you working at a daycare or supporting students at home due to closures? To request a free gardening kit, fill out this form. Request access to the platform here.

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EO Honored by Nuway Foundation for its Work Supporting UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Nuway builds hospitals in Nigeria, pays doctors and nurses and provides medical equipment including the country’s first incubators to save premature babies’ lives. Repaid funds go toward supporting more entrepreneurs. E – for education. EO supports all of these initiatives by supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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Forget the Politics. It's in the Private Sector's Best Interest to Mandate Vaccines on the Job and for Customers, too.

This is going to be BIG.

I think it’s clear that means vaccine mandates—which is what companies like Union Square Hospitality are starting to announce. I am 100% supportive of any one of my portfolio companies who wants to make vaccines a requirement for in person work at their office. We should also make it a requirement to show up to work in person.

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The Good News You Need Today

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When the events industry paused in her area, Andrea’s company shifted focus to provide tasty dishes for families and first responders at hospitals, police stations, and fire stations as well as meals to those who are food insecure in their community at homeless shelters. In just 10 days, they provided more than 500 meals ! .