Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Circularity in action: Sustainable innovations in Amsterdam Reflower and Dik & Schil emerge as two pioneering businesses in Amsterdam to advance the circular economy through innovative solutions. It was founded by Ellyne Bierman, who recognised the need for a more sustainable approach to floral consumption.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Written by Alex Yastrebenetsky, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Cincinnati, Ohio, and founder of InfoTrust , an award-winning digital analytics consulting and technology company that helps marketers use data to make smarter decisions. Microlending programs provide zero-interest loans that help entrepreneurs.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 23, 2022

For 2022, the United Nations (UN) theme for the commemoration of International Women’s Day was ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’ – celebrating the work of women and girls in fighting climate change and ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Tackling challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will train managers of leading accelerators in Africa over the next two years, to help them establish sustainable business models that commandeer greater influence in their ecosystems. Silicon-Valley based VC firm 500 Global and German’s economic development agency Gesellschaft fu?r

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 14, 2024

Four startup finalists pitched to an audience of entrepreneurs and angel investors For the sixth consecutive year the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), held at the University of San Diego, made sizeable investments into two startup finalists of its four-month-long program. The platform offers businesses ways to meet their impact goals.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

We asked EO members to look ahead in 2023 and identify trends they see for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship overall. We asked them to share the skills, mindset or tools that entrepreneurs would be wise to adopt to meet the moment. Being flexible and adaptable will be key for entrepreneurs entering this climate.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 28, 2024

Impact Hub Ljubljana: Emerging tech-driven entrepreneurs in Slovenia Four outstanding winners of the Social Impact Award (SIA) Slovenia are cultivating social entrepreneurship and driving positive change through innovative tech solutions aimed at tackling diverse environmental and social challenges.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 19, 2020

More than four billion people work, live, and sustain themselves in the metropolis. Technological leaps have enabled many (though by no means all) of us city-dwellers to sustain ourselves adequately, despite breaking our traditional connection with agricultural life. Photo: Global Climate Strike 2019, Lausanne. trillion USD by 2030.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Many employees are hesitant to take advantage of wellness offerings because they feel unsafe admitting they have any kind of mental health or other wellness challenges to deal with. By setting realistic, incremental goals like these, companies can make steady and sustainable progress. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As a minority female entrepreneur, Lou shared her observations on the Olympics and how they reflected and exposed the struggles of female entrepreneurs striving to build sustainable businesses. This was important information to share with the world, as we slowly but surely shift to more sustainable ways of working and living.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 1, 2024

For high-performance entrepreneurs, retreats are remarkably powerful tools — and the best ones can offer a significant transformative power to entrepreneurs who are seeking sustained success. Now, think about the advantages self-reflection could bring to entrepreneurs for an entire three days and three nights.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Conekta grew to become one of the biggest payment platforms in Latam but she had to leave to go on a health journey that pulled her into the world of health and wellness where she is currently tackling metabolic health and fitness with her new company Somos. I went through a health crisis of sorts.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The way entrepreneurs handle their stress is totally subjective based on its nature and cause. This is why, as an entrepreneur, it is important to ensure you can identify the root cause of your stress because that is where the real work begins. Stress is no stranger in the business world. Be Grateful.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Chibuzo Opara and Adham Yehia, being all too familiar with the problems of poor pharmaceutical supply chains, are planning to widen the reach of DrugStoc, a e-health drug procurement platform that eliminates these challenges by linking drug companies with institutions such as hospitals and pharmacies, in Nigeria. million series A funding.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 13, 2022

Register GoImpact , an ESG and Sustainable Finance start-up , announced the closing of its Series-A round fund-raising, at a valuation of $22 million, tripling that of the last round. GoImpact is on a mission to drive the sustainability agenda forward, bridging the knowledge gap between talk and action.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

Powered by gener8tor and the GREATER MSP Partnership, the fund will invest in leading local and national venture-capital funds that commit to investing a portion of their capital into high-growth startups led by Black, Brown, and Women entrepreneurs that are headquartered in Minnesota or willing to relocate to the state.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2021

While certainly major advancements have been made in compute power and interconnectedness, I call the obsession with the social media world of Facebook and Twitter a colossal waste of brainpower given the challenges around health and climate. The next Steve Jobs needs to figure out how to consume, produce and transport water sustainably.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Entrepreneur mindset is the talk of the town in small business circles. Perhaps training isn’t enough to help entrepreneur mindset learn how to fight stress. It is not enough to help us grow sustainably in the high-stress situations founders regularly face. Entrepreneur mindset” is hardest to sustain in high-stress conditions.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

(March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century. Despite the clear link between climate change and negative health outcomes, the health sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 22, 2016

How did you take advantage of a health scare and turn it into a successful business? I was willing to try anything for my health. All the health effects of PM2.5 Air pollution can affect our health in many ways, with both short-term and long-term effects. EO was the root cause of my awakening. I started a dialogue.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Here’s a list of top sources for funding minority entrepreneurs. The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. It is a great resource for minority entrepreneurs with a more specific funding need.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear — perhaps now more than ever — that the ability to adapt swiftly and successfully is vital to survival for entrepreneurs and small business owners. But for entrepreneurs, adversity is anything but foreign. Unprecedented hardships for small businesses and their owners.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Building Legacies Out of Movements), an accelerator program for social entrepreneurs of color. designed to equip entrepreneurs of color with tools and resources to enable them to accelerate growth and maximize impact. Funding: adidas awards each entrepreneur $100,000 to apply to the growth and development of their organization. .

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Photo by Ali Yahya on Unsplash Despite its shine in pop culture, there’s nothing glamorous about being an entrepreneur. Instead of working eight years to climb the org chart in a conventional corporation, entrepreneurs cram those eight years into two or three hoping for a lofty exit that’s far from guaranteed.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

How I Became an Accidental Entrepreneur A journey from leaving the family path of medicine to launching a successful cosmetics business I stood at the window of an operating theatre and watched my grandfather lead his team through a total knee replacement. I began using everything religiously and noticed a difference in the health of my skin.

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Impact Hub

MAY 5, 2020

Impact Hub is one of 40 leading organizations to form ‘COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs’. Members committed to boosting the debate for a more equitable, sustainable future. More information about the COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs here. .

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The two companies recently led the launch of Artificial Intelligence for Health in Asia ( AI4Health Asia ), a program that is designed to scout, support, and scale innovations that would spur responsible AI development in South and Southeast Asia.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Founder Brad Hel ler Ecodrive – B2B platform that makes sustainability accessible, transparent and ROI effective. Co-founder, CEO Devon Ke a DeAngelo TadHealth – Suite of enterprise tools to deliver and manage school-based mental health care. Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn. appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today®.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Circularity in action: Inspiring initiatives from Rwanda Two visionary entrepreneurs in Rwanda, Umuziranenge Blandine of Kosmotive and Planté Josué Niyomugenga of Aflimba, are leading the way in promoting circular economy principles. Additionally, the organisation empowers women by generating employment opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Entrepreneurship is difficult in any part of the world, but entrepreneurs in developing nations face an especially steep uphill climb. EO supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, tapping the genius and problem-solving abilities of its more than 13,500 entrepreneurs to help solve the world’s ongoing challenges.

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Impact Hub

MAY 27, 2021

These African entrepreneurs are creating their’s, providing solutions to some of Ghana and Nigeria’s most pressing challenges in education and health, and driving innovation through technology to empower young people and women. Boosting the impact of s ocial entrepreneurs. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

The entrepreneurs pitching their BIG IDEAS have developed products, processes, or innovations that contribute to the PA Wilds economy, encompassing sectors like software solutions, farming, and manufacturing. Third Street from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a networking reception immediately following.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 17, 2020

We are proud to highlight just a few of the ways that Entrepreneurs’ Organization members are helping their communities—and we’re certain there are many more examples happening every day, around the world! Thank you to all of the entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact during these extraordinary times.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Good Things Growing, founded by Joshua Zucal (Emporium, PA): Good Things Growing focuses on biochar production, presenting a dynamic solution for soil remediation and holistic health enhancement. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Jackie Jenkins-Scott has more than three decades of experience in executive leadership positions in public health, higher education and corporate and non-profit governance. What advice do you have for entrepreneurs who may be looking to revive their businesses? We recently asked her more about responsive leadership.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

As a global network of successful entrepreneurs , EO is proud of its members’ commitment to doing business for good. Who better to move our world forward toward greater sustainability than today’s greatest innovators? At the beginning of 2020 we decided to finally kick off our GREENAMBER initiative and go public with it.

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