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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

There is also a groundswell of small farm startups, especially in developing nations, where farmers such as 2022 GSEA Global Finalist Arnold Shoko can convert biowaste streams into feed and fertilizer. Continued focus on sustainability. Investors and consumers prefer businesses that prioritize ecological impact and sustainability.

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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

Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in the midst of restructuring and adapting to the restrictions on our work in the country; the intention is to use virtual platforms to carry out our purpose and we have been doing so through online conferences and collaborative remote work. I think that’s a clear example of my growth.

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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Juliana has dedicated herself to supporting the environment and developing a vision to “generate an ecological and sustainable awareness through a new form of design.” With a focus on sustainability, Juliana’s vision may inspire others to take action to diminish the quantity of waste in communities around the world.

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10 Key Buildings in the Brooklyn Innovation Community

This is going to be BIG.

menagerie of creative entrepreneurs occupies the seven-story building, now known as the Metropolitan Exchange, or MEx, including biotechnologists, ecologically minded architects, organic fashion designers and even miniature-cupcake makers. 55 Washington Street. Domino Sugar Factory.

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Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Nina Escamilla in Mexico 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

However, one of our main challenges is food waste, mainly associated with the first link in the chain with primary producers, for whom the impact is ecological and economical. What solution have you created with your business, and what impact does your solution have on the climate crisis? Thank you, Nina! government.

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Five common misconceptions about building a startup in New York City

This is going to be BIG.

It’s often some combination of the idea not being big enough to sustain a venture exit or the company just not being appropriate for venture financing. often gets vilified in the pursuit of a good developer, but think about things from the perspective of your average hardcore developer ninja. sucks up all the good programmers.

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

AsiaTechDaily

Airhive develops geochemical direct air capture (DAC) technology to expedite carbon removal efforts. Through a mineralization technique that involves carbonation, the startup achieves the permanent storage of carbon dioxide, thereby offering a sustainable solution to mitigate environmental impact.

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