A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These are virtual networking events designed to “include diverse perspectives in the innovation community.” There are a few remaining spots open for the event Thursday night on Education. USV TEAM POSTS: Hanel Baveja — Sep 10, 2020 Mental Healthcare 3.0 ” They are called Circulate. Part 2.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Education, powerful connections, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are all keys to entrepreneurial success. Throughout my years as a member, I have exponentially grown my business, achieved authority status through educational programs, and made lasting friendships with people all over the world.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In a report analyzing Europe’s general economic health, cost of doing business, business environment and labor force quality, analysts looked for highly educated populations, strong economies, healthy business environments and relatively low costs for conducting business. It grants up to CHF 130,000 per company.

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Dream It

MARCH 28, 2020

These companies are actively deploying COVID-19 solutions in hospitals and healthcare systems to enable rapid testing, to limit exposure to the virus, to educate patients and clinicians on rapidly-evolving information, and to provide communication tools that reduce exposure risk for front-line healthcare workers. Osmosis helps over 1.5

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Source Link

APRIL 14, 2021

On the podcast Breaking Down Barriers , Dell Gines, senior community development advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, explained: “You can’t say you’re an ecosystem builder if you’re not an inclusive ecosystem builder. SourceLink offers resources and support to help you do just that.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

If you’re a part of the early-stage startup space race, or aspire to such celestial heights, don’t miss out on early-bird savings to TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17. Spend two days learning from and engaging with people forging the future of space travel, exploration, communications, manufacturing and so much more.

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GCUC

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We also believe that if connection can cure addiction then community (read: coworking) can help solve the loneliness epidemic. Our 2020 Megatrend Predictions. If connection cures the disease of addiction then community can cure the disease of loneliness. Educate yourself and help others. Community 2.0.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Some of the common best practices to keep in mind when building an inclusive workplace, according to Ideal , include fair treatment and equal access to opportunities; a focus on teamwork and collaboration; representation at all levels; diversity, equity and inclusion training, and education; and effective and consistent communication.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2020

In January 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis hit China, I was busy planning a two-week spring vacation to Europe with my 14-year-old daughter. Not only was it going to be an educational and fun trip, but it included meals with local EO families along the way with children the same ages. Then COVID-19 took hold. Living the Learning.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2020

TC Sessions: Space 2020 , our first conference dedicated to galactic endeavors, launches in just one week (December 16-17). Pitch Feedback Session: Join us for a pitch feedback session open to all startups exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space 2020 and moderated by TechCrunch staff. TC Sessions: Space 2020 runs from December 16-17.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Given the times in which we currently live, I can’t think of anything worthier than recognizing the amazingly dedicated educators to whom we entrust our children to help them learn and grow. Detroit native Kiarra Ambrose has valued education all her life. My purpose is educating; that’s my core,” Ambrose says.

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Y Combinator

AUGUST 28, 2020

Below are some stats about the YC Summer 2020 batch. Education – 4%. Post-COVID world, including online communities and creators, edtech, remote tools, and delivery solutions for retail and restaurants. You can also read about the companies in TechCrunch here and here. Apply here. Consumer – 13%. Government – 1%.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

The opportunity to meet personally (or virtually in 2020) with a group of trusted entrepreneurs who run a variety of businesses, to be able to share experiences, and to be able to learn from each other in a safe and trusted environment is second-to-none. I was running my security company and I had an Advisory Board.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2021

Last year, Lambda School raised $74 million for its coding education program. We believe that practical skills training, a supportive global community and career development programs can give everyone, regardless of their education or employment history, the ability to write their stories through technology,” said Quiñones.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Access to capital and network is the most critical barrier to entrepreneurship for underserved communities. The New Roots brand represents a startup program for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities that started in London (Impact Hub King’s Cross) in 2019 and has now scaled to Munich.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Education, support and sage advice are arguably as essential to startup success as fundraising. Find all that — and connect with your early-founder community — at TC Early Stage 2021. Jessica McLean, director of Marketing and Communications, Infinite-Compute. I loved that unexpected benefit.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It says it is the largest community of healthcare professionals in Southeast Asia, with more than 350,000 doctors on board. Roychowdhury said that on average, about 50,000 doctors take courses on its platform every month, and that it was one of the first companies to launch online lectures and symposiums when the pandemic started in 2020.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We continue to be amazed by the visionary entrepreneurs TxO has had the fortunate opportunity to collaborate with since launching the initiative in 2020. Individually, they’ve demonstrated the entrepreneurial spirit through building small businesses that have made significant positive contributions to their respective communities.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

Some of her projects include: (With Norris Krueger) 2020: AOM 2020 PDW “Entrepreneur-Led Economic Development: Entrepreneurial Communities through New Eyes… the Right Eyes!” The research workshops blending scholars, educators, policy makers, entrepreneurial champions, and ecosystem builders can only get better [e.g.,

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 2, 2021

In 2020, innovators and investors were forced to stand still, and witness cracks, fractures and rubble in society in a way like never before. It was a humbling year that, for much of the tech community, was mostly spent inside, away and alone. Apply the same idea to mental health, education and fitness. Across the week.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2020

The year 2020 has emphasized one certainty: In times of crisis, entrepreneurs innovate, adapt and continue to give back. This is just the latest example from many years the Karma Foundation has been making a difference in the community. I strongly believe that collaboration is the way to drive large scale community transformation.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The new funding brings the total amount raised by Uncover, since launch in 2020, to $1.225 million. We are able to deliver because women in our community have graciously provided information and tried our products, to help us formulate specifically for this market,” said Mehta.

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Revolution

JANUARY 19, 2021

Many industries temporarily froze in March-April 2020, paralyzed by the uncertainty that an invisible enemy unleashed. But from the back half of 2020 into 2021, we are bearing witness to accelerated adoption and transformational change in industry after industry. The Miami ecosystem, which we visited on our ROTR 8.0

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. What work is Verizon doing in the Detroit/Michigan community to help small businesses? Brianna Ellison.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Throughout his career, colleagues, employees, three governors and community, business and political leaders considered him a man of integrity who earned their high regard. This award was established by the family of Greg Main as a tribute to him and his lifelong passion for education, leadership and entrepreneurship. Award Eligibility.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. But the Covid pandemic pushed the big pause button on in-person events that are the beating heart of many startup communities. We’re leaning heavily on our digital platforms to keep the community engaged.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Families across the nation have historically invested heavily in their children’s education to advance in life. But the quality of education and its affordability are two major challenges that millions of students, especially those living in smaller cities and towns, have always had to confront. You have to look at our genesis.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Data from the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance highlights a staggering 605% increase in Sustainably-Themed Investing in 2020 compared to 2016. Since its establishment in 2013, the Pangyo CS Alliance, a collective of 13 IT giants based in Pangyo, has been dedicated to addressing community-centric challenges.

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StartupNation

JULY 1, 2021

Jeff chats with Laura Grannemann, vice president of strategic investments from the Rocket Community Fund, to learn more. ” – Laura Grannemann, vice president of strategic investments from the Rocket Community Fund. ” – Laura Grannemann, vice president of strategic investments from the Rocket Community Fund.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The app also has a community component, connecting users with sustainability challenges, classes and other educational tools, along with a social network to communicate with peers to track relative progress. To date, the app’s community of users have reduced nearly 6 million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions in 2020.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Doyobi , a Singapore-based professional development platform, wants to give educators new, more engaging ways of teaching STEM subjects. Doyobi has partnerships with educational platforms Leap Surabaya, Coderacademy and private schools like HighScope Indonesia, Mutiara Harapan Islamic School and Stella Gracia School.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2021

The roles that were cut span senior product, engineering, design, community management and instructional staff. We have been working for years on making incentive-aligned education work,” Allred wrote in a tweet. Will edtech empower or erase the need for higher education?

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2021

Its latest round will be used on developing and launching new products, hiring and increasing Bibit’s financial education services. Bibit was launched in 2019 by Stockbit, a stock investing platform and community, and is part of a crop of Indonesian investment apps focused on new investors.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 19, 2020

With a virtual audience of more than 100 Zoom participants, on Thursday, June 18, 2020, a panel of independent judges awarded (3) cash prizes in Ben Franklin’s $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest. The team is developing a web-based APP that empowers the development of an effective education for children with disabilities.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

Danggeun Market, the publisher of South Korea’s hyperlocal community app Karrot, announced it has raised $162 million in a Series D round of funding with a valuation of $2.7 Danggeun Market, which already launched its global version of hyperlocal community app Karrot in the U.K. in September and October 2020, respectively.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The demand for software engineers is expected to grow by 22% between 2020 and 2030, according to a report by the U.S. In 2020, Yusuf toyed with the idea of building a physical campus where he and his team would train software engineers to get international opportunities. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

million premium subscribers and $190 million in booked revenues in 2020. Duolingo’s competitors see the app’s massive gamification and solitary experience as inherently contradictory with high-quality language education. Duolingo has been wildly successful. Just a funny game that is maybe not as bad as Candy Crush.”.

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