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10 Key Buildings in the Brooklyn Innovation Community

This is going to be BIG.

Back in 2006, when I started working on putting together some community groups for entrepreneurs and tech people, I looked for a better name to reference this collection of people. Tech community" seemed too much about people soldering things together and writing code. 33 Flatbush.

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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

He found his calling in environmental and human rights law and works to protect indigenous communities in his region. I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community.

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The Unified Theory of Food Investing for Tech VCs

This is going to be BIG.

What are the biggest opportunities? That's why Sherbrooke and Benchmark just put $8mm into Farmingo , to support these food communities via social software. Even if you're not a part of a food community, you could be buying a lot more local than you think. You buy a tower, connect it to a community, now others want it.

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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This will result in community successes. Opportunity for startups. Investors and consumers prefer businesses that prioritize ecological impact and sustainability. Small businesses will need to mentor others. For those that go into fear or that aren’t ready for higher truth, it will be a struggle with money until they are ready.

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Five common misconceptions about building a startup in New York City

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I grew up here, went to school here, and have worked hard over the last 5+ years to help build up the NYC innovation community. It’s going to make the people who are working hard in the community—people who have the connections you need—that much less interested in helping you. Misconception #2: There’s no tech talent in NYC/Wall St.

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

Fundraising platforms such as Investiere have boosted the angel community support of early funding rounds. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? I really wish that the business case for social and ecological startups will finally be proven (kind of like Oatly showed with the Blackstone investment). is incredible.

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Hong Kong’s Brinc Launches Climate Tech Program to Support Early-Stage Startups in Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Through its initiatives, Brinc provides an innovation platform, access to Series A+ co-investment opportunities, and facilitates the growth of high-potential early-stage companies. The Summer 2023 cohort marks the beginning of Brinc’s Climate Tech accelerator program, with four promising startups joining.

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