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Pina Earth gets seed backing to grow sustainable forestry carbon credits

TechCrunch

But the startup’s premise is also that more sustainable forestry management can generate extra carbon credits for forest owners, too. That’s important as climate change increases risks to the survival of trees, with more droughts, forest fires, disease and other extreme weather predicted. Are carbon offsets b t?

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Eight Ben Franklin TechCelerator Finalists Chosen from Erie, Pennsylvania!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The eight entrepreneurial teams chosen for the 2024 Erie program represent an exciting mix of products & ideas: Premier Manufacturing – d.b.a Hikes and Hose uses highly sustainable and durable outdoor gear products from recycled fabrics and firehose.

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How Amsterdam Collaborates With The Global Impact Hub Network

Impact Hub

Our members are working side by side in one of our 100 Impact Hubs around the world, connecting digitally through our global Community App, or using their Impact Hub Passport, which gives members the possibility to work and meet three days per year at any Impact Hub. Here are a few examples: 1. DOPPER Changemaker Challenge.

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Behind the scenes: The challenges of building an EdTech startup

Startup Grind

Challenges facing EdTech founders: Small Network: A small number of hugely successful EdTech startups (compared to other markets like FinTech, AdTech, etc) so a very small network to learn from and everyone is still exploring and finding his own way. Readmill Long story short, they failed to monetize to sustain the business.

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How Online Video Companies Can Increase Margin and Build Better Businesses

Both Sides of the Table

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. margin range to more sustainable 50-60% margin businesses. Much of network television can cost $100,000 / minute to produce. But distribution is now unlimited.

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4 Ways to Leverage Podcasting to Grow Your Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Financial gains will come, but lead generation and monetary ROI cannot be the primary motivators (money alone is never a sustainable driver for anything, I’ve learned). A podcast is a marketing channel – and it can be a key part of a strategic marketing mix. The results and impact a podcast creates far outweigh the challenges.

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How a Fashion Brand in Honduras Is Preserving the Country’s Traditional Culture

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Detail of the handbag Rafael designed using Lenca patterns. “It We are a mix of Spanish, Indian, black and Mayan culture.”. For Rafael, that motivation is sustaining and protecting traditional Honduran culture. “If And it’s our heritage, in the end, that makes us unique.”. There is no one Honduran,” Rafael says. “We

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