StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I had an opportunity recently to interview Marsha Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association board of directors regarding the critical importance of angel funding as it relates to the objective of getting early stage companies financed and launched. They need mentorship. WJR Business Beat Transcript. Good morning, Paul!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

Snap’s in-house Yellow accelerator program, which invests in startups, has debuted its fifth batch of investments. The company invests $150,000 in each Yellow startup for an equity stake as part of the accelerator program, which first launched in 2018.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Encourage More Women Into Careers in Venture Capital It’s time to tear open the seemingly impenetrable ‘old boys’ network It’s no secret that founders seek out investors who value diversity and recognize the success that comes from having diverse teams. However, the question of how to make this a reality remains unanswered.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

Invest in yourself, and your hard work will blossom.”. In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave.

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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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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Geography does not determine success—it may surface some unique challenges, but it also gives unique opportunities. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created. Starting and growing a business can prove to be a daunting endeavor within any market.

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 29, 2023

In this article, 13 CEOs, founders, and HR executives reveal their insights, ranging from implementing formal mentorship programs to cultivating a positive culture through planning. One HR issue I faced at my own startup was a lack of proper career progression opportunities.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 9, 2023

Over the past nine years, our partnership with the Zahn Center has supported over 2,000 students in today’s ever-changing economy through mentorship, and we look forward to engaging more for many years to come.” “I CCNY embraces its position at the forefront of social change. of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Although veteran-owned businesses are often more successful than the average startup, they still need mentorship, funding and support to take their idea from concept to market. It’s also an excellent networking resource, as it connects veterans with fellow entrepreneurs and mentors. and overall, 6.8

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“Two-thirds of the fund will be invested in the environment and climate tech, including renewable energy, agri-tech, and food tech, and the rest will go to the information technology industry investment,” Han said. If participating fellows succeed in founding a startup, Sopoong could make a seed investment, Han said.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This dynamic zone will feature IR pitches for investment attraction, conducted on a dedicated stage, and thought-provoking conferences. In addition, COMEUP has introduced an online business matching program, operational year-round, to broaden investment and collaboration opportunities crucial for startup growth.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Neil's philosophy is simple: it's not just about providing guidance; it's about investing in success. Bagchi Law’s sponsorship is ultimately about connecting local innovation with a broader network that shares the same dedication to fostering innovation. "As But Bagchi Law goes beyond traditional legal counsel.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

South Korea’s largest accelerator program– the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) is the unique opportunity for global startups to enter the flourishing market of Asia. “We believe that Korea has excellent technology as well as opportunities. KSGC is now accepting applications for its 2023 edition from April 10 to May 18, 2023.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Year-in, year-out, the gender gap in venture capital investment continues to be a problem women founders face. In fintech, the problem is especially prominent: Women-founded fintechs have raised a meager 1% of total fintech investment in the last 10 years. of total investment dollars. More posts by this contributor.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Among these, the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation stands out with its Pangyo Startup Zone, designed to back startups through investment, networking, and dedicated spaces. These businesses benefit from office spaces, mentorship, and IR consulting to help them expand globally.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

You’ll be up against other brilliant ideas, but it’s an excellent opportunity to win financing. Startup accelerators provide seed money, counseling, networking and other services to launch your business. Since accelerators are essentially investing in your business, they have a mutual interest in your success.

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StartupNation

APRIL 5, 2021

The program also includes mentorship, access to online resources and the opportunity to be considered for even larger grants. Leading the global shift toward inclusive innovation, digitalundivided invested in over 1,500 Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs in 2020. Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grants.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Resource also plans to build a national community of practice among ESO leaders of color and their funders to share best practices and “develop stronger capital and mentorship pathways” for Black, Latinx and Indigenous founders across the U.S. On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

By: Nick Zasowski, Director at Global Startup Studio Network Startup studios are gaining steam across the angel investing landscape. As the Global Startup Studio Network (GSSN) researched last year, the early signs of studio data are just the beginning for the growing expectations.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Business owners adapted to the new normal and invested in tools and resources to not only survive but also thrive. One effective way to address these challenges is networking. When you join a good network of business owners, you can access the advice of peers to tackle any challenge. Technology has made it easy to do networking.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2019

Craig Hall, the writer of Boom: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startups , shares his view on the current state of entrepreneurship in the U.S. . Unfortunately, we have created a widening opportunity gap for most Americans to become entrepreneurs. What prompted you to write Boom ? was in trouble.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. Sam is an uber-networker, savvy, helpful, product-oriented leader who had a great eye for young entrepreneurs and a passion about helping them. So we went for it. We decided on the latter.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Hidden business opportunities. While initially I was defeated, I saw this geographical move and transition into the military spouse lifestyle as a multifaceted opportunity. I saw it as an opportunity to serve my community. And perhaps most importantly, I saw this as an opportunity to live out my personal mission.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia disclosed 15 early-stage startups it has selected for the seventh cohort of its accelerator program Surge, pushing ahead with new investments even as the deal activity has considerably slowed in the region. Alpha JWC Ventures, Amasia, GFC, Rebel Fund, XA Network and Y Combinator.).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

We can foster an ecosystem that supports and uplifts young entrepreneurs by encouraging creativity, providing investment opportunities, and celebrating achievements. Their mobile app, Climatize , empowers individuals to invest as little as US$5 in climate projects, many of which support marginalized communities.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

Should you return an investment? : Early-stage founders need mentorship and support to build a successful startup, and conventional wisdom says, “Get thee to an incubator or an accelerator!” Keeping it in the family : The Family Fund puts its investment spin on consumer brands with its new $25 million fund, Christine writes.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Unless you are born into a privileged, well-connected family with substantial capital (which is often the vantage point many of the dropout cult advocates come from), your undergraduate degree from a top university is the most powerful socioeconomic opportunity that exists.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019. And, Detroit-based ID Ventures says it invests in minority and women-led companies “at 4x the national average.” As one evidence of that, last year Crunchbase found that as of Aug. 31, Black and Latinx founders had raised $2.3 of the total $87.3

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. With what she gained as Fellow, she took on the opportunity to prepare her team in Suriname to be part of the International Robotics Olympics. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. The Entrepreneurial Spirit. “I

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

. “One of the primary reasons startups are successful is because they were empowered from the beginning of their journey with access to the tools, sources of funding, and network needed to support the growth of their company,” shares Pluschkell in a statement to TechCrunch. Through StartupOS, we aim to change that.”

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Access to capital and network is the most critical barrier to entrepreneurship for underserved communities. They helped attendees meet self-defined aspirations, encouraged an entrepreneurial spirit and peer networking, offered one-to-one clinics and workshops with GoDaddy guides. Impressions & Outcomes. ’ .

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Investment dollars stretch far beyond business: In the United States, venture investment accounts for 0.2% That could take the shape of courses, mentorships or work experience, or dedicated schools such as SoftBank’s Operator School , where a selection of SoftBank’s portfolio companies and network teach tech skills.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

billion) invested by the South Korean government. This hub aims to merge different industrial sectors, mostly within information and communications technology, to create new business opportunities and foster the growth of startups. Korea’s best ICT-based R&D innovation cluster is located on the campus, with a total of 5.27

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Another area she says needs attention is new opportunities. Entrepreneurs need to step outside of the challenges of the past to look at the current opportunities. It will do it by providing more opportunities to access venture capital, corporate mentorship, and strategic connections. Black Founders Development Program.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

A new foreign investment bill will impact venture capital and the US startup ecosystem. However, the demographic composition of junior investment professionals reflects greater diversity and wider adoption of diversity-focused talent management and recruitment practices suggest some cause for optimism. More posts by this contributor.

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Impact Hub

MAY 13, 2021

Turning challenges into opportunities. They also gained invaluable mentorship from field experts that helped ensure they would be able to offer this much-needed service while remaining successful in the long term. . That is what entrepreneurs around the world have always done, and the pandemic is no exception.

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