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CoreWeave’s IPO Marks a Milestone for New Jersey’s AI Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

Together, were advancing the future of technology while driving meaningful economic growth and strengthening New Jerseys role as a leader in the global AI landscape. This is just a few miles from LOreal Groupes recently announced construction of a research and innovation center. The company recently announced a $1.2

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Putting Tom Perkins Comments into Context

Both Sides of the Table

” This in response to his 5,500 2-bed penthouse in San Francisco where his construction budget alone was $9 million. It’s not just a matter of fairness or morality it’s a matter of good economics. Having a highly functional middle class is good policy for long-term economic growth. Is Google to blame?

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Lessons from a bipartisan economic triumph, 10 years later

Revolution

We were all hopeful that the new bill would unleash innovation, investment, job creation and economic growth. There are constructive policy ideas now being considered, and a range of exciting new businesses waiting to be born. And here’s the good news: A decade later, it has surpassed our expectations.

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How High Rents Hinder Startup Activity

Revolution

This multiplier effect is powerful for economic growth, but comes with drawbacks. The costs of construction and land values has increased far more quickly than incomes over the last 20 years, making it hard to build for the mass market. Cities need to be prepared not just for the tech jobs, but for the five other resulting jobs.

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Decentralizing the Electric Grid

Andreessen Horowitz

But even if approved, grid construction still faces supply chain hurdles, including lead times of more than 12 months and a 400% price surge for large-power transformers, compounded by a shortage of specialized steel. LCOE does, however, underscore the economic challenges of constructing new assets, like nuclear plants.

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NJEDA Awards First $2M under Angel Match Program to Support Early-Stage Technology Companies

American Entrepreneurship

The ultimate goal is to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem that leads to greater economic growth by providing companies with crucial funding for product development, marketing, research and development, and other working capital needs. This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups.

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The Techno-Optimist Manifesto

Andreessen Horowitz

We believe growth is progress – leading to vitality, expansion of life, increasing knowledge, higher well being. We agree with Paul Collier when he says, “Economic growth is not a cure-all, but lack of growth is a kill-all.” We believe everything good is downstream of growth. Murray was right too.

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