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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Before establishing this organization, I searched for support but was unable to find it. We are very honored that so many people in Nicaragua have supported us through our national walks, our Zumbatóns , raffles, and other various events. The public health system in Nicaragua is unfit to deal with autism. Thank you, Angel!

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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. First-in-nation program will provide $3.6M

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Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab hosts Global Demo Day of Disruptive Startups

American Entrepreneurship

Each cohort member receives a $250,000 investment (£250,000 in Europe, Middle East and Africa aka EMEA) from Morgan Stanley with a variety of mentorship opportunities and business-growth resources. serviceMob : is an AI-powered data ontology and analytics platform designed specifically for Customer Service & Support across every industry.

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The New Era of Benefits: Work/Life Balance, Flexibility, and Purpose

StartupNation

Good health insurance packages are very important to employees, but it’s great to have employee benefits that encompass wellness as a whole. Talent is prioritizing mental health benefits. In fact, over 85% of employees in America report that mental health benefits are important to them when evaluating new job opportunities.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Participants have a chance to win more than $250,000 in cash and other support.

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What Benefits Do Startup Employees Want?

Startup Blogpost

Dental health is linked to many different diseases, so offering dental benefits can be an important part of an employee’s total compensation package. In today’s world, employees want to continue growing their careers, and finding support within their current company’s infrastructure is ideal.

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Two Companies Working to Improve Healthcare Responses in West Africa

Impact Hub

Although Africa has fared better than other regions, it has become clear that the continent’s healthcare system still needs much improvement to cope with health crises of such magnitude. In West Africa, companies like Direct Health and Waziki Health are working to improve healthcare responses. Nigeria has 3.81

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