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Calling Financial Innovators

VC Adventure

Sweet Grace was born in 2008, as the Great Recession ripped through the United States, particularly affecting working-class communities like Lawrence, Massachusetts where Danaris lives. She had $37 in food stamps to her name. How could this function in communities and Main Streets in America? Danaris asked herself.

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What does it mean to be Latinx in Tech Today?

Austin Startup

Latinx leaders delved into discussions on representation and how to navigate the tech ecosystem, as well as exploring cultural values, perceptions, and resiliency in the Latinx tech community. In order to get your demographics to understand your idea or product, you have to both relate and localize it in the community.

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The Simplicity Cure: Why True Employee Engagement Lies In The Little Things

YoungUpstarts

Then I’d leave a voicemail like this one: “ Hi, (name of spouse and kids), this is Todd Patkin from Autopart International where your husband and dad works. And, (name of spouse), I hope you will give him a wonderful kiss to make sure he knows how much you love him and how much he is appreciated for all he’s doing for our company.

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

Gust

Yet amidst all the partisan cheerleading and name-calling, there has been some discussion of substance. That presents the tech entrepreneurship community with a genuine opportunity to influence outcomes. One particular four-letter word has been used pervasively by candidates of all stripes: Jobs. Healthcare Reform. Yes, really.

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Entrepreneurial Journey Takes Melvin Brewing To Denver’s Heights and Beyond

The Startup Magazine

Jeremy’s entrepreneurial journey has led Melvin Brewing to recently be named the Brewmaster and Brewery Group of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival. They have also begun to test the waters for distribution in Massachusetts. The Bellingham brewpub has become popular in the community. Standard Setting Product.

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It’s Back & Better Than Ever! Announcing NextView’s Everyday Economy Virtual Accelerator

View from Seed

I’m sure you’re familiar with the setup… performative, end-of-program demo days that are meant to somehow wrap the experience up in a bow… gigantic, unfamiliar cohort groups that are somehow meant to feel like close-knit communities… the list goes on and on. Jambb: Boston, Massachusetts . Allay Health: Seattle, Washington.

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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

www.usatoday.com

RelayRides, which also provides $1 million-per-incident in insurance for car owners, is dealing with a case in Massachusetts that might have a sobering effect on its operations. A woman in Massachusetts rented her vehicle to a RelayRides customer, who was killed in an accident after hitting another car. Posted | Updated. E-Newsletters.