Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future. What advice do you have for others looking to make a change and address climate solutions with their business or within their community? government.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

As with any movement, there comes a day when grand visions need to either remain that, or be executed on so that they may evolve to the next stage of development and maturation. Like many communities in this position, it has not been easy or straightforward.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After selling two companies into large enterprises with lots of legacy software, Lawler witnessed firsthand how developers were struggling to understand the systems they were tasked with improving, and finding it difficult to deliver fast and secure code in complex microservices and cloud applications.

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Fusion breakthrough brings clean energy closer. OurCrowd is investing alongside top VCs in an Israel-based, early-stage startup developing a container-size clean energy nuclear fusion generator that can produce enough power for a small city. OurCrowd is co-leading Flash Forest’s Series A round. Learn more. plus many, many more.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The EO Powerhouse Speakers Series offers the EO community exclusive access to thought leaders like Dr. Andrew Huberman, a popular podcast host and tenured Stanford University neuroscience professor who specializes in brain development and neuroplasticity.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

MGA Thermal wants to help utility companies transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources with shoebox-sized thermal energy storage blocks. The company says a stack of 1,000 blocks is about the size of a small car and can store enough energy to power 27 homes for 24 hours. Image Credits: MGA Thermal.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

(November 21, 2023) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a new $20 million pilot program to support rising real estate developers. The Emerging Developer Fund will help developers gain access to capital and build additional capacity to expand their existing portfolio.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think Fred Wilson, Tony Hsieh or Brad Feld. Here are mine: 1.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 27, 2022

Incredibuild , an Israeli startup that has picked up a lot of traction in the worlds of gaming and software development for a platform that drastically speeds up (and reduces the cost of) the shipment of code and related collateral during building and testing — has raised some capital to speed up its own development.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 7, 2021

And yet we want to avail ourselves of solar energy to benefit from the economics of solar, to reduce our carbon footprint, and to increase the resiliency of our property. So we are reaching out to some community solar developers in NYC who have built out solar infrastructure that the community can participate in.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

Program offers loans to finance clean energy projects or the creation or expansion of clean energy businesses TRENTON, N.J. April 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a virtual public information session on the New Jersey Clean Energy Loans (NJ CELs) Program on Monday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2024

Who better than our EO community to offer creative strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of stress? I run the world’s largest community (10,000+ members) dedicated solely to stress reduction for entrepreneurs: Dory. In part one of our series, EO members shared their mindset techniques to tackle stress head-on.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 11, 2024

To seize a future of energy abundance, we must simplify the generation, transmission, and consumption of electricity; this entails decentralizing the grid. This is a critical ratelimiter and cost driver in our energy transition. There are proposed reforms to help alleviate this development backlog.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 8, 2022

Startup of the Week: Connected Energy: Renewable power storage with depleted car batteries. Connected Energy aims to solve the most urgent energy problem in the world – storage for renewables. OurCrowd is investing in this Series B round alongside energy, banking and equipment manufacturing giants. In vest Now.

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Venture Well

JUNE 25, 2019

Nordica MacCarty from Oregon State University is helping students invent sustainable household energy systems for developing communities. . The post Faculty Spotlight: Nordica MacCarty from Oregon State University appeared first on VentureWell.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 11, 2021

A self-described “recovering oil and gas executive” with industry creds that include a career start at Chesapeake Energy and then founding Echo Energy, the largest mineral rights owner in the state, Kanady draws on the quote from the great petrol-industrialist J. That’s baked into Oklahoma’s ecosystem and community.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

This is where I realized how important it is to develop skills in an ever-changing world. Through conversations about this with colleagues and students, we developed EduStorm. We work side by side with local organizations and create valuable partnerships to best learn how our modern education can impact our community.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community. When training other teachers, it is important for Alex to convey and encourage the same level of energy and passion that motivated him to start this school.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 8, 2022

The climate crisis is increasingly more urgent and requires a whole-of-society approach to create a clean-energy economy that benefits all. Consider using energy-saving LED lights and dimmable fixtures in your workplace. Another simple way to save energy is to turn off lights when not in use. By Shannon Courtney.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 26, 2020

Beyond more traditional sales, many of these companies have focused on building thriving communities around their MISSIONS and finding people who want to support that mission and live a like minded lifestyle. The latest example is the launch of her BeBOLD bars, energy bars available in almond butter and peanut butter flavors.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is extending the deadline of its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF) indefinitely, until a formal application is launched.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

This symbiotic relationship enriches the EO community and propels entrepreneurial growth and innovation.” – Arshad Bholim, EO Uganda “I believe GSEA is the ultimate tangible expression of EO’s values and mission. It provides a platform for seasoned entrepreneurs to give back and for young entrepreneurs to gain crucial insights and support.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Over the next five months, the disruptive startup companies will participate in an in-house accelerator program designed to help them develop and scale their technology further. These technology-enabled startups are in the seed to Series A funding round stage, tackling a wide range of global challenges and needing access to resources.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 16, 2024

(April 15, 2024) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the New Jersey Green Bank (NJGB), which will make investments in the clean energy sector that will help advance the state’s efforts to make an equitable transition to 100 percent clean energy.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

The soundbite: “The way to go fishing is by going where the fish are — we need to open source where federal funding is headed and how to get a piece of the clean energy and infrastructure pie.” Roads, bridges, and transport will make or break a city’s ability to grow its startup ecosystem and talent pool.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

PureLine Putting (Michael Irvin), creators of a revolutionary putting aid for golfers, clinched the runner-up position, walking away with $5,000 to further develop their product. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” Premier Manufacturing – d.b.a

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Innovators Hernann Zabala Naoumov, 2018 YLAI Fellow, and Antonio Mendoza, 2016 YLAI Fellow, co-founded EnerGea , a social enterprise aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing pollution and energy consumption through sustainable technology. Educating against waste management. Managing a team with strong values.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 23, 2024

Companies participating in the accelerator program, which is mostly remote, benefit from the region’s growing battery industry cluster enabled by New Energy New York ( NENY). The Binghamton region is internationally recognized for its expertise in energy storage. Included is iM3NY , which opened the state’s first battery Gigafactory.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Entrepreneurship can empower individuals and communities limited in resources. Someone with a good entrepreneurial spirit will look for ways to improve a community and its integrity through its businesses and missions. It is through social and environmental organizations like these that Argentinian communities can prosper.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 12, 2022

When it comes to preserving and protecting the Earth for our communities and the generations to come to have access to green spaces, clean water and air, and health, it’ll take a collective investment far more significant than any individual. Leadership Skills & Development. Leadership Skills & Development.

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Continuations

MARCH 22, 2021

One answer is to help prepare one’s community for what is coming. Local Energy Build out a diverse local energy supply through some combination of solar, wind, biogas, geothermal, and storage. Local Currency Develop a local/regional currency. Build out water retention landscapes. Store seeds.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

EF specializes in putting together early-career co-founders, developing their ideas and putting them in front of investors. Technical training and guidance will be provided by experts from the Tezos community. for NFTs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Entrepreneurship is difficult in any part of the world, but entrepreneurs in developing nations face an especially steep uphill climb. EO supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, tapping the genius and problem-solving abilities of its more than 13,500 entrepreneurs to help solve the world’s ongoing challenges.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 27, 2024

For its business development program, he took two key steps. “This initiative spurs our progress toward infusing Newark’s downtown with the energy of diverse, local retail entrepreneurship,” said Mayor Baraka. brings years of experience in education and youth development. Founder and Head of School Deja L.

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