Dream It

APRIL 2, 2019

Press Release The venture fund and growth-focused accelerator accepted the cohort from a field of nearly 2,000 pre-Series A companies NEW YORK CITY, NY — April 2, 2019 — Dreamit Ventures, an early stage venture fund and growth-focused accelerator, announced its latest batch of startups this week.

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Venture Well

AUGUST 19, 2022

When you’re just starting out as an early-stage innovator, the number of funding opportunities can be overwhelming. Learn how non-dilutive funding can be right for your venture. The post What Is Non-Dilutive Funding and Why Is It So Important for Early-Stage Innovators? appeared first on VentureWell.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

Innovating AI research and advancing entrepreneurship skills in Colombia By Jewelle Saunders “What motivates me in everything that I do is the movement that comes with curiosity,” says Jonathan Puerta Pereira , a 2021 YLAI Fellow. on Innovation & Technology Policy with a focus on artificial intelligence.

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Venture Well

JUNE 30, 2020

Innovation and entrepreneurship are fundamental drivers of economic growth. Studies show that diversity is key to sparking innovation and developing holistic solutions in early-stage ventures, The post expanding equity in STEM innovation: showcasing female founders of color appeared first on VentureWell.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 14, 2020

USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Oct 10, 2020 Innovation Upends Extrapolation: Urbanization. If this was a student coming home with a report card, it would be straight As. The startup economy is alive and well during the pandemic.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 5, 2021

The Secretary Of Treasury, in his last month in office, is giving us a textbook case of how not to regulate important technology innovation. USV and many others in the tech sector, venture capital sector, and crypto sector have issued comment letters opposing this rulemaking. Let’s start with why this is important.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 31, 2025

Investors back the two co-founders having great depth in agricultural innovation and technology. He was instrumental in developing the vision-based autonomy stack at both John Deere and Blue River Technology, driving key innovations in agricultural robotics.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Exclusive Events and Panels, including private dinners and strategic discussions tailored to advance national innovation priorities.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

At the same time, Launchpad@Stevens supports student innovation by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Chegg, a leading student-first online learning platform, has contributed to advancing student innovation by donating $50,000 to Stevens Institute of Technologys iSTEM and Launchpad@Stevens programs.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Six startups showcased at Investopia 2025 represented a diverse range of industries, demonstrating the breadth of innovation within Crimson Founders 2025. The week-long initiative, held from February 24-28, 2025, marked a significant milestone in integrating 19 high-impact startups into the UAEs dynamic investment and innovation ecosystem.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Ive been grateful to see that support firsthand throughout my careerwhether through the passage of the JOBS Act , the creation of Opportunity Zones , or, most recently, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) initiative. Based in Washington, D.C., according to data from the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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Venture Well

MARCH 31, 2021

Through developing a new breast cancer treatment, Yixin Hu, founder of E-Team, Kubanda Cryotherapy, has learned that a successful venture requires more than just a good idea. The post innovating breast cancer treatment: q&a with Yixin Hu of Kubanda Cryotherapy appeared first on VentureWell.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

A recent study of Arizonas bioscience sector showed high marks for the progress made since the launch of the states strategic roadmap outlined in 2002 in support of its innovation ecosystem. Arizona’s bioscience sector continues to set a national example for how focused, long-term strategy can elevate an innovation ecosystem.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Today's top founders will undoubtedly start something new in the future, but they won't make up the majority of innovators going forward--just as prior generations of venture backed founders don't make up a majority of those who are succeeding today. I didn’t say venture investing was easy—but at least we got a look.)

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The Seraf Compass

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Steven Wamathai is the General Partner and Co-Founder of FrontEnd Ventures, a Kenya-focused venture capital fund committed to supporting local and diverse founder teams that are passionate about innovating and changing their value chains.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Founded as a spinoff of LMI, NobleReach offers a new and ambitious model to drive American innovation through the collaboration of academia, and the private and public sectors. brightest entrepreneurs to drive this innovation model. He is marshaling the U.S.s

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 18, 2025

a pioneering company in quantum computing hardware, has secured a significant investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. The Expertise Behind Qolab: Co-founder John Martinis A key figure behind Qolabs innovations is Dr. John Martinis, the companys Co-founder and CTO. Qolab, Inc.,

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The Seraf Compass

MARCH 15, 2023

Matt Johnson is the founder and Managing Partner of Johnson Venture Partners, a micro venture capital fund investing in seed and early-stage startups. Matt has invested in over 40 venture-backed companies throughout 15 years of early-stage investing experience.

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Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

Because there’s no replacement for meeting people where they are and experiencing innovation economies in real life. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

Alexander Osterwalder and the team at Strategizer published a small eBook chock-full of best practices on corporate innovation called From Innovation Theater to Growth Engine. Strategizer is likely one of the top innovation consultants out there. So too with innovation.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Sony Group announced today that it has established Sony Innovation Fund: Africa (SIF: AF), a program that will support the growth of entertainment businesses in Africa.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This achievement highlights their continued commitment to driving innovation and economic growth across Oklahoma and beyond. This milestone represents years of dedication to growing Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,” Plains Ventures President Justin Wilson said. “It i2E, Inc., Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

Consequently, the Bay Area experienced a surge, capturing over one-third of all early-stage venture funding in the U.S., The soundbite: “What distinguishes the apex innovators from behemoths who disappear? Executing on opportunities at the intersection of utility and disruption allows for exponential innovation.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 30, 2024

Betagro, a prominent player in Thailand’s integrated food industry, has recently launched Betagro Ventures, a new corporate venture arm to incubate innovative startups in the food and agricultural technology sectors.

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Revolution

JANUARY 18, 2024

Revolution Ventures Invests in Kashable, the Fintech Leading the Socially Responsible, Employer-Sponsored Credit Movement The $25.6M The company’s innovative model enables approval in minutes, with no hidden fees, no prepayment penalties, and automatic repayments through payroll deductions. For more on Kashable, visit kashable.com.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 3, 2024

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) stands as a beacon of innovation in the heart of Hong Kong, driving the region towards a future fueled by technology and entrepreneurship.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Culture in Action: A Story from Valley Venture Mentors Let me share how this played out at Valley Venture Mentors (VVM), a nonprofit startup accelerator I helped lead. Check out Chapter 8, “Innovation,” section “Culture is Strategy,” page 124 of BE 2.0. Share your experiences in the comments below!

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

They’re building campuses, districts, buildings, spaces, as well as running new educational efforts and contests—basically anything they can think of to foster the growth of new and innovative companies. Very little time and effort is spent helping professional, full time investors raise capital for venture funds.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

The companys collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Agency is a boost to the states program to attract AI companies for its innovation economy. Anchoring Innovation: CoreWeave and the NJ AI Hub Beyond its financial footprint, CoreWeave is playing a pivotal role in New Jerseys broader innovation ecosystem.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 24, 2024

million to support “micro-innovation” projects by its students. The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is set to launch the Baby Shark Fund, allocating S$3.2 This initiative complements existing funding programs geared toward more advanced projects.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Startups, early-stage and growth-stage companies present their models to a gathering of angel investors and venture capital firms The Venture Atlanta Conference, set to take place on October 8-9, 2024, at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, is one of the most anticipated entrepreneurial events in the southeast U.S.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Is it that your business model rises above everything else or is really innovative? Founders should also be spending time in networks of other venture-backed founders--not only to learn, but to have their message and reputation echo back to other VCs. Is it that there is a lot of money to be made in your sector? Have you met so-and-so?

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Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

What we did: Revolution Ventures Managing Partner, Tige Savage , and Associate, Carl Leacock , reconnected with the Houston innovation ecosystem during a jam-packed day planned by local startup, Rivalry Tech. Where we went: Houston, TX? Where we went: Bozeman, MT? Where we went: Las Vegas, NV? Where we went: Detroit, MI?

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

American innovator addresses hygienic sanitation for those living in poverty Seven years ago, Fundación MAPFRE, a global non-profit created by MAPFRE, launched the inaugural Social Innovation Awards in partnership with IE University. This year’s competition held in Madrid Spain yielded U.S.-based The post U.S.-based

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

But progress is being made as seen in the rising number of women-led venture funds that focus on funding women entrepreneurs. In addition, Crunchbase reports that w omen-founded venture firms in the U.S. venture firms allocated only 22% of their deals to female-founded startups. billion of total venture capital.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

At this years Bark Tank Pitch Competition , eight teams took the stage to pitch their ventures to a panel of expert judges, competing for a record $150,000 in prizes. will only become a more formidable innovation hub. and the promise of innovation in our country. Year after year, Bark Tank has exceeded that vision.

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