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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

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. What are you most passionate about in your work? I think that’s a clear example of my growth.

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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Opportunity for startups. Continued focus on sustainability. Investors and consumers prefer businesses that prioritize ecological impact and sustainability. 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. Immersive customer experience.

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10 Key Buildings in the Brooklyn Innovation Community

This is going to be BIG.

It's a lot more lucrative to convert a warehouse into a condo building--especially if it's anywhere near the city--but it's those areas where innovators are creating economic opportunity as well, and where they need commercial space to thrive. 33 Flatbush.

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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. Just because there are a lot of startups living off of a certain ecology in a city doesn’t mean you can’t build a different kind of company in that place. They’re all doing pretty well.

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

TechCrunch

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). How should investors in other cities think about the overall investment climate and opportunities in your city?

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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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Why Black Friday Is Toxic for Startups

Entrepreneur's Handbook

This is even more surprising when you understand the importance of finding the optimal price: It’s a powerful lever that defines your brand’s positioning and acquisition opportunities. As a startup, you want to build a sustainable business with a competitive advantage over all rivals. socially, ecologically, or economically.”

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