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Build a Better Tribe, Build a Better World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Six months in the hospital changed the way I looked at life yet again—from living one day at a time to looking toward the future. In August 2019, Kimberly Hickok Smith spoke at the MyEO Women of EO Summit in Bogota, Colombia. I was the first elected president of EO and the first chairman of the Global Board. Living every day.

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Forge North Coalition Announces First Close of Fund to Invest in Black, Brown and Women Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

American Entrepreneurship

We believe the MSP Equity Fund will provide the necessary capital and support to sustain a growing, inclusive innovation economy in the state,” said Al Cornish. Research has shown that diverse-fund managers often outperform their non-diverse peers. Lead investors include Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, and Abōva.

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25 Sources For Funding Minority Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

However, do note that even BEYOND FUNDING – what’s MOST important is that you build a business that has the right team, solves the right problem, for the right customer base. You do NOT have to have funding to start a business but you can definitely bootstrap it. If you have a suggestion to add to the list, just let me know. per month.

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Y Combinator-backed MentalHappy app launches to make mental health care accessible

TechCrunch

” MentalHappy’s approach to solving this problem is to develop low-cost peer support groups on its app, with qualified professionals facilitating each group. These groups start at $10 per month, spanning topics like Black mental health, life after divorce and coping with anxiety. ” Image Credits: MentalHappy.

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The Doom Loop

Entrepreneur's Handbook

( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. ) That is why inflation, at least from a goods perspective, will remain sticky. I discussed this at length in “Energy Cancelled”.

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How To Unleash Sustainable Innovation That Matters

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As President and co-owner of the 102-year-old Lamey Wellehan shoe stores, Jim Wellehan used sustainability to foster innovation and remain relevant in the face of fierce competition. If you are simultaneously interested and confused by sustainability, you are not alone. Waste as a resource. Share and prosper.

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A Samurai, a Knight, and a Yankee

Entrepreneur's Handbook

He held out his bag, and I peered inside. “I ( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. Betwixt a placid pond and the high road rests an inn. I responded.

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