Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Everyone deserves to have equal opportunities, rights, and benefits,” says Marí?a She dedicates herself to creating wearable art and ethical jewelry using unconventional materials and creating fair employment opportunities for at-risk groups in El Salvador. Our partners usually help with opportunities in education and mental health.

sustainability 246

sustainability communities education opportunity 246

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2020

Embrace this era of uncertainty as an opportunity. Health care laboratories innovate, collaborate and share findings like never before. Prioritize your team’s safety and mental health. How to take care of your restaurant staff during a health crisis. • Focus on your people. Yes, there may be lay-offs.

peer-to-peer 339

peer-to-peer health entrepreneurs support 339

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Crimson Founders, a global platform dedicated to connecting MIT and Harvard-affiliated startups with investors, strategic partners, and expansion opportunities, has successfully concluded The Crimson Collective Week 1.0 Applied AI Corporation Enterprise AI solutions for finance, healthcare, and government sectors.

innovation 81

innovation founder startup entrepreneurship 81

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2014

Yesterday MiTú Networks announced that Upfront Ventures led a $10 million financing in what is now the largest producer of Latino online videos – primarily driven through YouTube. originally raised $3 million in financing from some of the smartest people in the industry including Peter Chernin, Allen DeBevoise and Shari Redstone.

investing 291

investing investment media networking 291

StartupNation

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Nothing spells disaster for a startup like poor financial health. But, with a clear-minded and methodical approach, you can keep your startup’s financial health on track and ensure that your well laid plans come to fruition. Related: 5 Financing Sources for New Businesses. Consistency is key.

health 139

health startup financing finance 139

TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

For Kate Ryder, the founder of women’s health clinic and benefits platform Maven, business is personal. Maven announced that it has raised $110 million in a Series D financing co-led by Dragoneer Investment Group and Lux Capital. Hormonal health is a massive opportunity: Where are the unicorns?

health 100

health financing finance networking 100

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Maintaining tight control over your finances will help you navigate the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey. Networking can help you gain insights into industry trends, potential partnerships, and funding opportunities while providing a support system when times get tough. Did you mismanage your finances?

founder 98

founder peer-to-peer entrepreneurship strategy 98

Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But how can biotech teams effectively communicate to investors and partners how they will, with each round of financing, incrementally reduce the risks of discovering and developing successful new drugs? How much of the total financing is allocated towards the lead program?

financing 125

financing finance real estate construction 125

TechCrunch

JUNE 29, 2022

That’s the gap that revenue-based financing platforms like GetVantage want to fill. GetVantage says this includes several debt lines with non-banking financial companies to help scale its financing platform. Vasa said companies typically repay financing in about six to nine months.

financing 94

financing finance founder incubation 94

Hunter Walk

MARCH 10, 2025

One byproduct of this movement, especially during the blitzscaling era , were new startups in areas such as finance, healthcare, housing, education, using venture capital to acquire customers at accelerated rates. I’ve said before this is one reason why we are very very careful about investing in addiction or mental health startups.

ventures 60

ventures health education sustainability 60

American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By staying on top of your financial position, you can avoid potential cash flow issues, specifically unexpected cash shortages, enabling planning for growth opportunities. Leverage Financing Options Strategically Sometimes, external financing can help bridge short-term cash flow gaps.

financing 93

financing finance strategy health 93

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Silicon Valley peer-to-peer car rental startup Getaround has secured a $25 million loan from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation. The financing announcement comes one month after Getaround raised $140 million from investors, including SoftBank Vision Fund, Menlo Ventures, Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus’ Reinvent Capital.

financing 93

financing finance peer-to-peer venture capital 93

TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

In fact, while a general partner with Flagship Pioneering over the last 15 years, David Berry has started more than 30 companies, five of which trade publicly right now: Seres Therapeutics, Sensen Bio, Evelo Biosciences, T2 Biosystems, and Axcella Health. TC: Are any of these four candidates heading into the market any time soon?

health 102

health incubation financing finance 102

StartupNation

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While it may sound obvious, your finances are one of the most critical elements of any business. In this article, you’ll learn five tips for getting your new business finances set up for success this year. You can accomplish this by tracking and planning your finances. Here’s a hint: it starts with your mindset.

financing 132

financing finance energy entrepreneurs 132

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Collective , an all-in-one back-office finance platform for the self-employed, which has raised over $28 million in funding, is hiring for five roles across engineering, marketing and member services (tax, accounting). Stay tuned, and please feel free to share with anyone looking for a new opportunity!

opportunity 98

opportunity startup real estate mix-use 98

NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A separate business bank account draws a clear distinction between your personal and business finances. Moreover, a separate bank account provides a clearer picture of your startup’s financial health. Don’t be shy about seeking out these opportunities.

startup 90

startup consulting sustainability frameworks 90

TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

That player, Crowdz , recently secured $10 million in financing co-led by Citi and Dutch growth equity firm Global Cleantech Capital, with participation from Bold Capital Partners, TFX Ventures and Augment Ventures. Put simply, Crowdz started out by giving small and medium-sized businesses a way to sell invoices for financing to funders.

financing 98

financing finance funders SaaS 98

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

One way we can truly diversify is to pursue opportunities both at home and abroad. We’ve already seen how a global health crisis and regional military action can affect regions in different ways. There are vast opportunities available for those willing to seek them, but you must be prepared. For example, 1,806 U.S.-based

strategy 241

strategy investing investment culture 241

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Folx Health is leveraging the explosion of virtual care services to offer greater access to healthcare focused on the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community, and has raised $25 million in new funding to help it grow. Breitenstein, the founder and chief executive of Folx Health. And it’s all made possible by virtual interactions.

health 104

health communities opportunity ventures 104

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

mPharma, a Ghanaian health startup, has taken a controlling stake in Uganda’s Vine Pharmacy for an undisclosed amount, marking the firm’s entry into its latest market in Africa. s development finance institution, last year. Abraaj bought Vine Pharmacy in 2013 when it was the largest pharmacy chain in Uganda.

health 84

health startup hospitality networking 84

This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Side Benefits Ideally, a small fund could get you the following, but you have to ask to make sure it’s available: Co-investing opportunities. This creates a source of deal flow for investors who aren’t out there full time creating opportunities. The question is why you would get tapped for this opportunity.

VC 258

VC angel investing mix-use opportunity 258

TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2022

When Keto Kitchen had good sales in the first quarter, Meyer went to the bank to ask for expansion financing and recalled the banker asking him what a ghost kitchen was. That told him there was an opportunity for a data-driven financing tool for these types of restaurants. The voracious fight for your salad bowl.

financing 95

financing finance capital mix-use 95

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Unique about the program, according to Better.com, is that employees will have the ability to finance their homes without actually selling their shares, only needing to pledge vested equity. Amazon is letting employees use their stock to finance home purchases and even second homes by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

financing 97

financing finance creativity health 97

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2021

Chances are strong that you used the pandemic as an opportunity to reset your business and redefine success. A scorecard is essentially the “health report” for your organization. All business scorecards should reflect a company’s finances, customer interactions, internal workflows, and growth/learning initiatives.

consulting 264

consulting advice sustainability health 264

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 27, 2014

I believe the middle isn’t being “gutted” but rather is being supplemented by “opportunity funds” and “growth funds” that sit side-by-side “core funds” allowing the firms to stay small and nimble while still being able to grab prorata rights of their best early-stage investments.

VC 309

VC SaaS strategy ventures 309

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

Capital is often viewed only as an opportunity for an infusion of money into a business to get it started or grow and scale your company. It’s a misconception that to IPO or exit successfully, you must have outside financing and investor capital. To raise or not to raise? Outside investment is not mandatory when starting a business.

entrepreneurs 225

entrepreneurs capital founder culture 225

StartupNation

JULY 12, 2021

Crisis creates opportunity. Consumers are changing how they shop , how they work and where they live, creating opportunities for new and creative business models. Government stimulus provided many with the capital required to launch a side hustle , and some of those businesses are turning into big opportunities.

financing 102

financing finance creativity health 102

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2020

Displaced workers across the world are seeking ways to earn money online from the safety of their homes while health safety measures are in effect. If you’re a business owner who has survived the conversion to remote work, you could have a lucrative opportunity in front of you: job demand. However, employment opportunities are scarce.

education 274

education data collection hospitality technology 274

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2023

In addition, the country is home to some of the world’s biggest names in finance, risk management, insurance brokering, offshore insurance, and captive insurance. Wealth management, risk management, and private banking are three of its expected future growth areas.

energy 179

energy consulting construction financing 179

Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Microalgae, a sustainable substance rich in health benefits, is another promising area of development. The shrinking price difference between animal protein and meatless alternatives provides the opportunity for consumers to seriously consider a change. It’s an effective way to insulate production lines from larger supply chain issues.

sustainability 130

sustainability education health opportunity 130

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Phable, a three-year-old health tech startup that is serving patients with chronic illnesses in India, has raised $12 million in a new financing round as it looks to scale in the world’s second most populated nation. Does early-stage health tech need more ‘patient’ capital?

health 81

health hospitality startup consulting 81

Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This could mean your health, education, well-being or relationships—anything that can fine-tune and improve your life will bring the highest return on investment because the cost is often very small. More recently, I’ve used premium financing to acquire insurance that will provide me with tax-free retirement income. Invest in Yourself.

real estate 235

real estate entrepreneurs investing investment 235

TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2022

And older people still have to manage their day-to-day routines and finances, not just plan estates and wills. The program included fintech startups because of the pandemic’s economic impact, focusing on three companies that “are helping aging populations better manage finances and budgets, and effectively plan for the future.”

innovation 98

innovation health incubation communities 98

Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Beyond her 20 years of finance and investing experience, Fazeela has traveled the world and is actively engaged in the UN Women’s initiative. Many other women and girls are not given a voice or opportunity to chart their path?—?something We asked her a few questions about her impressive background: What led you to Revolution?

culture 130

culture disruption sustainability collaboration 130

Revolution

JUNE 15, 2023

CAVA’s founders had a vision to bring heritage, heart, health, and innovation to the fast-casual sector. That commitment to culture has overwhelmingly paid off, with pillars like above-standard wages and ample career opportunities translating into less churn, more continuity, and a galvanized team. Maryland, and Virginia.

hospitality 130

hospitality culture health innovation 130

TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2022

While Africa’s health systems are still reeling from the effects of the COVID pandemic, the adoption of digital health services has been revved in some countries. The report says 36% of all-time funding reported by the health supply chain startups it profiled was raised in the last 12 months.

investing 114

investing investment health startup 114

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

trillion opportunity. The collaborative kicked off with 50 participating startups, including Voiceitt , Rendever , Trust & Will and Mighty Health. Instead, the organization began thinking of ways to give startups a path to scale, which included finding pilot opportunities and partnering with companies willing to test out products.

communities 92

communities health collaboration venture capital 92