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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

American Entrepreneurship

September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups.

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Finance and accounting biggest headache for small biz owners followed by tech

NZ Entrepreneur

Finance and accounting was the most common area of concern (39%), followed by IT and technology (31%), digital marketing (20%), and business planning and strategy (25%). The post Finance and accounting biggest headache for small biz owners followed by tech appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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How to run a startup accelerator

Founders Coop

Being an effective founder of a high-growth company requires a bundle of technical, analytical, leadership and communication skills that don’t often come packaged in a single individual. Step 1: Find the best founders An uncomfortable truth about this work is that not all founders are created equal. This has not been our experience.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

He is an adviser and investor focusing on high-impact entrepreneurship in emerging markets and has worked with the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, as well as numerous funds and startups focusing on developing countries. So, how did Singapore’s startup ecosystem come to be?

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How to Fix a Racially Biased Venture Capital Model and Commit to Diversity in Entrepreneurship

StartupNation

Data abounds that more diverse leadership and teams lead to better company performance and female founders return 35 percent more on the dollar than their male counterparts. ” It is important to note in this statement that this is not just a moral imperative, but an economic one, as well. Work harder to broaden your network.

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60 Top Women-led Venture Capital Firms

American Entrepreneurship

Acrew Capital , founded by Theresia Gouw, Lauren Kolodny, Mark Kraynak, Asad Khaliq and Vishal Lugani in 2019 Amplifyher Ventures : founded by Tricia Black, General Partner, the focuses on diverse leadership teams with a unique ability to create flywheel effects of growth in new markets. Secretary of Commerce.

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Formwork Labs aims to build ‘the YC of construction tech’

TechCrunch

Historically, the industry has been reluctant to embrace technology, but as there have been generational shifts in leadership, that has slowly changed. But construction fuels the commercial and real estate industries, which in turn impacts all of us in one way or another. billion and $40.5 billion , respectively.