Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

Ah, but Bird doesn’t have network effects! Because Bird was first to market, extremely innovative, quick to hire talented leadership and an experienced founder it was able to raise $125 million in an extraordinarily short period of time. There is nothing viral! Anybody can launch a scooter service! Not really. Brand matters.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A number of startups and entrepreneurial initiatives working to address challenges in the transport sector have been approved for funding in round one of the Waka Kotahi Hoe ki angitū- Innovation Fund , with a second round of challenges now announced. The fund will run for two years, and its aim is to make transport greener and safer.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 23, 2023

Vehicle networks to drive down cost and complexity while improving power efficiency in next-generation architectures Capital continues to flow to technologies that are driving the future of the automotive industry, as seen in the recent announcement made by startup Ethernovia, Inc. having recently completed a $64 million A-round.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 4, 2022

At the turn of the 20th century, any number of American municipalities with similar access to talent, materials, investment, and transportation might have emerged as the beating heart of the automobile industry. Where will they be able to tap into a supportive entrepreneurial network? as do manufacturing workers.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

To interconnect these computers we needed IP-based telecommunications equipment build by the likes of Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. And when you think about the three C’s you begin to realize that the first two of these activities are ones where the economic powerhouse networks are driven in cities outside of Silicon Valley.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I built a 3,000 person tech networking organization in NYC back in 2006 and was one of the first 100 members of the NY Tech Meetup back in 2005 so I’ve participated in a lot of these conversations. Today, we would add places like Miami and Salt Lake City to that age old debate. Mayors don’t build startup cities.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

I have always loved watching videos there but always believed that any company controlled by a consortia of interests would be doomed in the long run – especially by established, large incumbents with an interest in protecting the past more than innovating the future. So it is quite lofty to compare hulu with OPEC. Here is my case: 1.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 5, 2013

Companies that make people''s lives easier, should they run into entrenched Big Apple interests like housing and transport, aren''t finding that NYC is as easy a place to offer their services to NYC residents. Government served an incredibly important role regulating ground transportation in the past. It''s better for drivers, too.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

That’s a dramatic shift in urban transportation by any measure, and it prompts a simple but important question: How did we get here? Today, they’re on track to surpass half a billion rides globally by 2021, far outpacing early growth in the carbon-heavy ride-hailing industry founded by Uber in 2009. 1: Shared scooters launched (fall 2017).

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 24, 2023

The new hub in Singapore will address business and sustainability challenges in sectors such as supply chains, logistics, transport, and energy, in vibrant and fast-growing Asian markets. The ZEBOX Asia Pacific hub has the support of Enterprise Singapore and the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 19, 2023

Register Gyeonggi-do is set to commence the pilot operation of its domestic public transportation service, the ‘Panta G Bus,’ which is fortified with self-driving technology, at Pangyo Techno Valley. Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 8, 2022

The YLAI Network offers key takeaways to help emerging entrepreneurs take part in greening their businesses. Whether by land or air, transportation accounts for over a quarter of total yearly greenhouse gas emissions. Optimize workplace lighting. Minimize business travel. When establishing partnerships for your business (i.e.,

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 11, 2022

As diverse members of a global nonprofit network, we have an opportunity to support those Ukrainian communities whose very sense of security, survival and hope for the future have been challenged to the extreme. We are seeing this unique skillset activate across Eastern Europe, and all of the EO world.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2022

million seed round, is working to create a more efficient, decarbonized freight network that flows on top of existing railway infrastructure. rail network accounts for 28% of all freight movement , but most of that is bulk movement activity — large trains that move primary resources like coal and lumber. million Series A raise.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2021

The reason these practices are newly revered today is that, when executed at scale, with the heft of new technology and innovation, they have demonstrated agriculture’s potential to lead the fight against climate change. Conservationists have advocated for cover cropping and reduced tillage for decades, and farmers have led the charge.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

To use natural gas as a transportation fuel, it must be compressed so that it has the same energy density as gasoline or diesel liquid fuel. The award money was dedicated to addressing the obstacles and barriers associated with adopting natural gas as a transportation fuel. The following September in 2014 the company received a $3.6

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tulikas focus on fostering a culture of innovation not only inspires her team but also ensures customer success, consistently delivering exceptional value and creating substantial improvements for clients. I saw an opportunity to innovate and bring a unique solution that wasnt being fully addressed by existing players.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The needs were overwhelming, from medical care to shelters, food, and transportation. As entrepreneurs, we were able to quickly pivot and adapt to the evolving situation, leveraging our networks and resources to mobilize support on the ground. I had never worked under so much stress before.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

Many people in emerging markets depend on informal public transport to move across cities. Naspers, via its investment arm, Naspers Foundry, co-led the investment with Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund. Google, Toyota Tsusho invest in WhereIsMyTransport to map transport in emerging cities. Today, i t is announcing a $14.5

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TechCrunch

MAY 31, 2021

, she joined the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, where she developed a first-of-its-kind EV Network Technician Training Curriculum. Shortly after, Terry and Ellis were accepted into Elemental Excelerator’s startup incubator and have landed contracts with major EV charging network providers like EV Connect and SparkCharge.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Those that innovate now to introduce adjacent services will emerge as winners in the next few years, with some inevitably becoming billion-dollar companies. Instead, B2B marketplaces are discovering creative new ways to monetize their networks, ensuring their approach is tailored to the complex and nuanced world of B2B e-commerce.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Utilizing innovative AI technology and a network-based model, Colosseum is dedicated to optimizing e-commerce logistics efficiency with a global vision. Register In the ever-expanding realm of e-commerce, logistics solutions have evolved into a crucial component, and Korean startup Colosseum is at the forefront of this transformation.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. Network with CrunchMatch, our AI-powered platform, to find and connect with the people who can help move your business forward.

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OurCrowd

AUGUST 6, 2020

This large-scale global pandemic made healthcare – an industry traditionally slow to adopt innovation because of cumbersome regulatory and governmental pathways, low IT budgets, legacy systems, lack of trained personnel, and more – ripe for disruption. The post Innovation Insider: Intensive Care appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Toyota Ventures, an existing investor, also participated in the round, along with Goodyear Ventures, Shell Ventures, Broadscale Group, the St Baker Energy Innovation Fund and an account managed by Knighthead Capital Management. Revel plans to use the funds to expand its network of EV fast-charging “Superhubs” throughout 2022.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The support and knowledge of this investor group will catalyze BasiGo in its mission to make East Africa a leader in inclusive, sustainable bus transport,” he said. BasiGo plans to supply over 1,000 mass transit electric buses to transport operators in Nairobi over the next five years. Image Credits: BasiGo.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 20, 2022

This agility and innovation is exactly what’s needed right now and will be essential to alleviate the human suffering, while governments mobilize (often more slowly). For three weeks in March, he worked at the border, helping displaced people find shelter and transportation. Work your network.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Aurora Innovation is launching its third autonomous freight pilot in Texas. Starting this week, Aurora Driver-powered trucks will haul loads for Werner Enterprises, a transportation and logistics company, between Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas.

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Revolution

JUNE 21, 2022

Representative, former presidential candidate, and (current) Revolution Senior Advisor, John Delaney The takeaways: Decarbonization is the biggest business opportunity for the next generation; reinvigorating the innovation landscape and maintaining fair and free elections are crucial to preserving America’s competitive edge.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2018

Alice Mann’s latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. What are some techniques for innovating around these challenges?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

We deploy sensor networks that combine mobile sensing where we use fleets of vehicles as a roving network. Aclima has built an expansive mobile and stationary sensor network that generates billions of measurements about our most critical resources every week,” says Dr. Ingo Ramesohl, managing director of RBVC, in a statement.

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Haystack

AUGUST 31, 2018

As Fred Wilson noted yesterday , as technology networks mature and spread into new markets (including devices, like scooters), the complexities associated with investing in “atoms” vs “bits” raise many issues. I believe it is important to consider the time in which Uber and Airbnb grew their networks.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 13, 2023

Register The third edition of BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) returns to its real-world conference format in Macao from May 10 to 12, 2023. The BEYOND Sustainability Summit will focus on green cities and infrastructure, alternative energy solutions, green transportation, food and agriculture, and green logistics.

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TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2022

Optibus , which uses AI to help public transportation bodies and their mass transit partners plan and operate their networks, has raised $100 million, funding that it will be using to continue expanding its product set and wider business footprint, CEO and co-founder Amos Haggiag said in an interview in London this week.

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TechCrunch

MAY 28, 2022

To date, the company has raised almost $1 billion to scale its platform, which connects the fragmented network of shippers, carriers and brokers across the United States. The following interview, which has been edited for brevity and clarity, is part of an ongoing series that focuses on founders in the transportation sector.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 18, 2023

billion tonnes of goods that are transported by road freight in the U.K “With this initial deployment, we’re looking forward to better understanding the potential role electric trucks can play in our transport operations,” Archana Jagannathan, PepsiCo UK’s head of sustainability, said in a statement. Its first U.K.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Hunt Transport. It was an attractive enough proposition to attract a pre-seed investment from Schematic Ventures, a venture fund focused exclusively on technological innovations for supply chain management. Minneapolis-based Yardbird raised $4.4 million for furniture made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.

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