Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. I cannot change the world, but I can contribute to make it a better place to live.”.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

AI continues to open up new frontiers as innovators apply the fast-emerging technology in ways that gain investor support. Prior to joining LUUM, Lawson’s 15 year career included shaping brand strategies and product development across global brands such as Apple, PayPal and Movado. That caught the ready support of investors.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2021

Botpress , a Montreal-based early stage startup, wants to make it easier for developers to build conversational-based apps, meaning humans interact with the app by speaking instead of typing, clicking or tapping. Today it announced an $15 million Series A from Decibel and Inovia Capital.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We are developing a low-cost, multi-grip Bionic Arm, and we are making exciting progress with the latest prototype. Mat, a former senior engineer at Toyota, was made redundant during the closure of the automotive industry in Australia in 2017. Our goal is to make the equivalent of an AUD $60,000 Bionic Arm—for under $60 in parts!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

Developing your brand means deciding how you distinguish yourself to your audience, and it determines how many people will interact with your organization and what the world knows you stand for. For example, 2017 YLAI Fellow Marie Flore Morett uses her baked goods company Délices by Marie Flore Florett to promote women’s empowerment in Haiti.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2021

Botpress , a Montreal-based early stage startup, wants to make it easier for developers to build conversational-based apps, meaning humans interact with the app by speaking instead of typing, clicking or tapping. Today it announced an $8 million Series A from Decibel and Inovia Capital.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. However, it’s important to consider what barriers entrepreneurs of color face that may keep them from being able to benefit from investment and support resources. These resources can help you get started: IEDC’s Playbook for Equitable Economic Development.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Nayleen, a 2017 YLAI fellow, is from a small rural village in the province of Los Santos, Panama. While Nayleen moved to Panama City to develop her future career in marketing and branding, her heart was still in Los Santos. By Elise Kemp. Growing up, Nayleen Quintero was surrounded and nurtured by Panamanian folklore.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

At the time of approval, the western side of the cluster was to be developed as a complex space for industries such as IT and media content, and a dedicated space for a corporate research center was also planned there. On the east side, a “ Business Support Hub ” that would support startup companies, and a hotel were planned to be built.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2019

The interactive International Entrepreneurial Summit (IES) focused on supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) —17 goals and 169 targets to eradicate poverty, reverse inequality and halt climate change by 2030. Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 2, 2023

Since 2017, Seongnam City has made substantial efforts to bring UAM technology into the mainstream, with Pangyo Techno Valley at its heart. Chosen companies receive support, including a 40-80% rent subsidy, public laboratories, indoor drone testing grounds, and meeting rooms, enabling them to concentrate on technological advancement.

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HPA

MAY 5, 2023

Bloomfilter is a process intelligence platform for software development , designed to measure and improve the software development lifecycle. The platform helps organizations develop a shared understanding of what the product team is building, when it will be delivered, and how much it costs. “We The funding included $5.5M

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 8, 2022

I had the support of other business owners in the community who encouraged me to leave. In 2017, I started my own facilities maintenance company, Integrated Facility Services Hawaii (IFSH). In 2017, I started my own facilities maintenance company, Integrated Facility Services Hawaii (IFSH). million in 2021. IFSH ranked No.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2021

Virtual beauty try-on technology, like the ones developed by Perfect Corp., Its last funding announcement was a $25 million Series A in October 2017. The Series B will be used to further develop Perfect Corp.’s will play an important role in this shift to digital. The new funding brings Perfect Corp.’s ” Perfect Corp.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. Specifically: Founder : The team possesses the necessary skills, temperament, and experience to execute the startup’s vision.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A-Frame , a Los Angeles-based developer of personal care brands supported by celebrities, has raised $2 million in a new round of funding led by Initialized Capital. ” So far, the company has worked with CAA, UTA and WME on all of the brands in development, Bloom said. We create an entity that we spin out.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“In today’s challenging venture capital environment, we are proud to welcome our largest cohort of groundbreaking startups to the Inclusive Ventures Lab and are eager to support them as they scale their innovations and work to build a better world,” said Selma Bueno, Global Head of the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Group.

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Jason Malki

MARCH 24, 2023

Rachelle received her Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from the Milano School for Management and Urban Policy in New York City in 2017. Rachelle founded Dare to Run, a nonprofit that trains women how to run for public office, in June of 2017. I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachelle Suissa. Prior to that, Ms.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These adjustments are expected to provide greater flexibility for individual investors and startups alike, offering crucial support to businesses with promising growth prospects. Since the launch of crowdfunding services in 2017, businesses have leveraged platforms like Fundinno and Ecrowd to secure funding from retail investors.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2022

” Unlearn was founded in 2017 by Fisher, Aaron Smith and Jon Walsh — all physicists by training. . ” Unlearn was founded in 2017 by Fisher, Aaron Smith and Jon Walsh — all physicists by training. According to a 2018 study from Johns Hopkins, clinical trials that support U.S.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Entrepreneurs are drawn to Singapore’s comprehensive support system, which has business-incubating infrastructure, tax incentives, substantial government subsidies, and strong international connections. In this guide, we’ll explore the diverse startup programs available in Singapore.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

2017 YLAI Fellow Victor Rujano Bautista is the co-founder of Culturas Indígenas y Medio Ambiente Sustentable (CIMAS), an organization committed to promoting and defending the human rights of indigenous peoples and the protection of the environment in the Venezuelan state of Zulia. By Bryce Kelly.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic development approaches continue to focus on attracting big businesses. It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development. The research and evidence supporting the impact and value of startup community building is strong.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

In addition, Taiwan-based Foxconn will collaborate with Telexistence to develop mass-production technology for their upcoming model, GHOST. Telexistence, a robotics startup founded in 2017, specializes in developing AI-powered robotic arms for the retail and logistics sectors.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Allen Institute for AI has a small accelerator that launched in 2017, which provides up to a $500,000 pre-seed investment and up to $450,000 in cloud compute credits. involved in developing state-of-the-art AI systems. Beyond Converge, surprisingly, there aren’t many incubator programs focused exclusively on AI startups.

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Startup Catalyst

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Just over a month ago, we were joined by friends, supporters, and alumni for Startup Catalyst’s 4th birthday. Startup Community cohort (2017). Israel cohort (2017). Investor cohort (2017). Female Founders cohort (2017). …to We’ve had many great partners and supporters over the years. 4 years by the numbers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 19, 2022

We named it Operation Rose because my father, who lost his battle to cancer in January 2017, used to pass out roses in church—simply because it made people happy. We’ve experienced an outpouring of support from the local community and media. We knew from experience that a real problem exists in local motels and hotels.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. In the time since TransWave’s beginnings, Neish has made sure to focus on setting up roles of ‘ambassadors’ to support the work of the organization and provide more opportunities for the local community. “I

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 21, 2023

By 2017, the majority of employees reported significant improvements in how they were treated, a stark contrast from their response in 2015. In addition, Nathan supported Bob and Mike in adopting a stakeholder-oriented approach. Keep the group up to date with the progress and results of the solutions.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

million in a combination of Series A equity funding and a credit facility to continue developing its technology and payments platforms for e-commerce businesses. He founded the company in 2017, and today has over 30,000 registered users and is approaching $10 billion in sales volume that is feeding data into SellersFunding’s daily models.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 23, 2024

Growth of veteran-owned, Newark-based company will support production of semiconductor components and other advanced technologies for Department of Defense contracts and private-sector clients WILMINGTON, Del. The expansion also will free up space in the original building that will be used to expand research and development operations.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 23, 2024

The cluster was federally designated as a battery innovation Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in support of New York State’s commitment to pioneer critical energy storage technologies. The Binghamton region is internationally recognized for its expertise in energy storage. The program will begin April 14, 2024.

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Revolution

JANUARY 18, 2022

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Potomac, MD, the company set out to transform the process of getting homes move-in-ready with a streamlined approach to better automate home improvement. Where They’re Headed: Curbio’s $65 million Series B will accelerate the company’s growth and its support of real estate agents across the country.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue, a global green technology, energy and metals company,has chosen Dover, Delaware, to base its operations to support global decarbonization and establishment of the hydrogen economy. February 26, 2024 ) – FFI Ionix Inc., Christiansen. About FFI Ionix FFI Ionix Inc.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We launched Startup School as an online program in 2017 to support founders actively working on building their companies. We’d love to support you however we can. On November 9th, we’re also opening Startup School to potential founders who are interested in starting a company in the future.

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Impact Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

ecosystem development in the social and environmental impact space, today announced its. They launched the Impact Startup Support (ISS) initiative in India as they unveiled. They launched the Impact Startup Support (ISS) initiative in India as they unveiled. for impact at scale. Delhi-NCR event. Some of them.

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