Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 24, 2020

2017 YLAI Fellow Marie Flore Morett, owner of Delices de Marie Florett , has worked to create a welcoming community in Haiti to empower women to seek employment opportunities and work to decrease the job and wage inequalities present in Haiti. By Caroline Sachdeva. Passion in the workplace. For Marie, creating is imperative.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

marking its highest level since 2017. The soundbite: “What distinguishes the apex innovators from behemoths who disappear? Executing on opportunities at the intersection of utility and disruption allows for exponential innovation. Seed- and Early-Stage U.S, Here are some key insights from the event.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Most leaders are expected to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to organizational problems. Encourage a mindset of continuous learning, creative thinking and increased innovation and you will in turn increase your chances of retaining quality, committed people and creating an engaging workplace.

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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. Santé Cutarras became the first brand to innovate the national shoes of her country. The company aims to: Innovate the national cutarra with quality, colors, and collections. By Elise Kemp.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

From vehicle design and data to safety reporting and infrastructure, these five innovative moments have helped fuel the global growth of shared e-scooters and are helping lead cities into a healthier, more sustainable future. #1: 1: Shared scooters launched (fall 2017). 5: UK, NY e-scooter programs approved (spring 2020).

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 26, 2023

Entrepreneurs, innovators, doctors, political leaders and others may have success of that magnitude. and their children gifted $210 million to the Massachusetts -based nonprofit Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI). Tim Springer, Ph.D., Tim Springer, Ph.D., Dr. Springer, his wife Chafen Lu, Ph.D.,

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2017

Mayor Eric Garcetti at Upfront Summit, February 2017 I first sat down with then councilman Eric Garcetti on the Ides of March 2012 — almost 5 years ago exactly. He was running to be the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles and he outlined his vision to “open up the city government to technology and innovation” if he were elected.

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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. Louis and a major player among the region’s AgTech innovators, cutting the teeth of many talented local industry professionals.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The LH Business Support Hub opened in 2017 and is currently being used as a space for startup companies. It is operated by the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation and is located within the Pangyo Startup Zone, a special space created for startups.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2022

I think the big unlock will be bridging between the existing carbon offset market and the crypto markets where decentralized finance tools can bring massive innovation and demand to this market very quickly. But I think the dominant form of working will return to “in office, with others” by the end of this year. But why not?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In 2019, the program was expanded in each of Ecuador’s provinces, providing “mini master’s degrees” in entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. 2017 YLAI Fellow Andrea Puente Salazar has had her share of obstacles on her way to entrepreneurial success. If I can keep moving, I can maintain control.

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Dream It

APRIL 23, 2019

For example, voice-powered ecommerce reached approximately $2 billion in 2017 and Gartner predicts that about 30% of web browsing will happen via voice (and without a screen) by 2020. In 2017, Medscape surveyed more than 14,000 physicians and found that 51% of them reported burnout, up from the 40% in 2013.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Upon learning the import of the study, the Citi Foundation announced its first-ever Global Innovation Challenge to address food security. The Foundation’s goal is to help scale the role of nonprofits around the world to support their efforts of developing innovative solutions to improve food security. Hunger since 2017.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 10, 2024

Identifying Blind Spots In 2017, my Forum approached me and suggested that I had a work-life balance issue. I do not confine myself to a single organization; I navigate the unpredictable seas of innovation and opportunity. We truly could not put this book together without the support of my EO friends and the wisdom they shared.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We freely share our designs under an open-source license, so that others can make their own devices and as a way to encourage further innovation in the field. Mat, a former senior engineer at Toyota, was made redundant during the closure of the automotive industry in Australia in 2017.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 2, 2020

They may seem outlandish or politically unacceptable, but experience shows that the optimal choice is often drawn from out of the box and innovative elements. He’s an EO speaker , a recent EO 360° podcast guest and author of Never Go With Your Gut (2019) , The Blindspots Between Us (2020) and The Truth Seeker’s Handbook (2017).

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

One of the things we thrive on is innovation. LinkUp launched in 2017. When I’m looking for new employees, I’m looking for the right attitude, the right values. I’m taking people on board and asking them, what is your vision for small businesses? Is this something you are passionate about? We value continuous improvement for quality.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. Colmena66 continues to adapt to the needs of entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico, developing new and innovative ways to market their platform and meet small business owners where they are. Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership and innovation-supporting partners from throughout the Delaware business community and beyond, Startup302 launched in 2020 and has provided $800,000 in funding to 52 ventures since 2021. This years competitors will be chosen from applicants who enter by the January 26 deadline.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

For instance, at our 2017 Ameren Accelerator —a program in partnership with UMSL Accelerate that connects entrepreneurs with investors and opportunities in the energy-tech sector—one of our startups, Rebate Bus, was wrestling to find a unified voice. Imagine having a dozen partners keeping you striving toward your next milestone.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

World Entrepreneurs’ Day, celebrated each 21 August, honors the innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who shape industries, drive economic growth, and inspire others. Photo: Congratulations to new EO Cincinnati members Brad Hill, Dan O’Keeffe, Michael Tindall, Sarah Crawford, Zak Nordyke, and (not pictured) Margee Moore.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 23, 2024

Mostly remote six-month program leverages New York-based Federally Designated Battery Tech Hub The National Science Foundation as part of its mission to spur innovation across the U.S. Part of this initiative was used to open the new accelerator ChargeUp in upstate New York , focusing on battery innovations. awarded a $4.5

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The startup raised a total of $107 million from investors, including Highland Capital Partners, White Star Capital, Insight Venture Partners and Nestlé itself, which led the Series C in 2017. “It’s an evolution brought on by the pandemic but taking hold for the long term. .”

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Biggs explored the potential for blockchain technology to help solve humanitarian challenges through her venture, Proof of Purpose, in 2017, and her TEDx speech on Blockchain Technology that year is considered by many in the blockchain space to be one of the best in the genre. Tesla buys $1.5B

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

has declined every year since 2017, according to a recent report by Electric Capital. While it’s arguably a bad signal for American innovation, it also points to a globally growing remote crypto ecosystem and workforce in a post-COVID world. That scares away innovation. The number of blockchain developers in the U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 15, 2024

The four co-founders are continuing to pass major milestones with an acquisition strategy and timely funding since its launch in 2017 Drivers’ parking experiences around the country are now being enhanced through artificial intelligence, enabling them to readily come and go without checking out.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2021

According to rating agency ICRA, insurance products had reached less than 3% of the population as of 2017. ICRA estimated that of those Indians who had purchased an insurance product, they were spending less than $50 on it in 2017. An average Indian makes about $2,100 in a year, according to World Bank.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

SafeBoda has rarely announced any of its funding rounds since its inception in 2017, but people who know the company’s dealings say it has raised over $20 million. The company counts more than 25,000 drivers who have completed over 40 million orders in both markets. .

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2020

It’s what venture capital teams at innovators like First Round Capital and True Ventures realized 15 years ago?—?they Bevy launched in 2017 and quickly helped companies like Atlassian, Duolingo, and Salesforce to scale hundreds of monthly in-person meetups and events. Derek founded Bevy ?—?a

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

Smile Identity , a KYC compliance and ID verification partner for many African fintechs and businesses, has acquired Inclusive Innovations, the parent company of Appruve , a Ghanaian developer of identity verification software.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As of February 2017, nearly 200,000 construction jobs were left unfilled across the U.S., Overall, we are very optimistic about construction robotics and hope to see more companies attempt to solve the issues in productivity with breakthrough technologies, as well as innovative business models. We watch the construction market avidly.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

The Tokyo-based robotics startup has further strengthened its funding with investments from KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Airbus Ventures, Monoful Venture Partners, and new investors, including Globis Capital Partners and HH-CTBC Partnership. This additional funding brings Telexistence ‘s total funding to over $190 million (27.5

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

25 seed and early-stage startups participate in a 5-month long program ending with a Demo Day showcasing their disruptive innovation For its 2024 global accelerator cohort, Morgan Stanley received thousands of applications. The global financial services firm narrowed its selection down to 25 companies for its I nclusive Ventures Lab.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

The acquisition will support businesses throughout the region in enhancing their innovation capabilities and successfully launching and expanding new ventures. Founded in 2017, Rainmaking APAC is a startup development company dedicated to helping businesses launch, build, and scale in their industries.

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Revolution

JULY 13, 2023

Revolution Growth first partnered with Scopely in 2017 when we led the company’s Series C. The resulting strategy: experiences center around compelling narratives, innovative interactive elements, and regular updates based on player feedback and analytics.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2019

The breakneck speed of innovation and high-stakes, high-pressure environment of the tech world mirrored what I was already used to out on the ice. Risk-taking is necessary for creation and innovation. Risk is what enables you to innovate yourself—to get better and grow. And I loved what I did. To me, it was a no-brainer.

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