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Did Facebook and Twitter Make Us Better or Worse in 2016?

This is going to be BIG.

It made me ask the following question: Were we better off in 2016 having Facebook and Twitter around? Sometimes we're great and sometimes we're not--but I fear that 2016 has brought out the worst in too many of us. I talked about it with a few people. If we are to accomplish anything, we need to live on the other end of this spectrum.

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What Do LPs Think of the Venture Capital Markets for 2016?

Both Sides of the Table

But of course, for every angle of the market where one person sees caution, another spots opportunities. It’s not an opportunity for the weak of stomach, as these deals are hard to get done and even harder to keep on course. Many Seed Investors Have Solved the Cash Problem with Opportunity Funds.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016. Learn how other #YLAIStrong entrepreneurs are building their resilience and strengthening their businesses in the face of adversity.

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Empowering millennials in Peru to take action volunteering

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The recognition of the impact of her hard work came years later when she was accepted for the YLAI Fellowship in 2016. In 2016, The Millennials Movement launched the Peru 2030 Agenda Ambassadors program to empower and facilitate ownership for the sustainable development of citizens’ own communities.

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7 investors discuss augmented reality and VR startup opportunities in 2020

TechCrunch

Meanwhile, few spaces were frothier in 2016 than virtual reality, but most VCs who gambled on VR following Facebook’s Oculus acquisition failed to strike it rich. “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two. That’s where founders might find some opportunity.

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How Business Can Revitalize a Community After Crisis

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2016, Saito and his family moved to the still-recovering region of Tohoku. From Crisis, Opportunity. Out of this crisis came a new business opportunity. It’s an opportunity to do the right thing, but it’s also a crucial moment to consider public perception.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. In 2016, when she was selected as a YLAI Fellow, Ashna was able to further develop her ideas, and her YLAI Reverse Exchange became a great success that grew her confidence for undertaking international projects.