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Spotting Opportunities; The Startup Journey of Catherine Mandungu

The Startup Magazine

She was born in Congo, DRC, and then largely raised in the Netherlands by a single mum of four girls. Her birthplace of Congo has become a source of influence, with Catherine’s goal being to support talented women in Africa in tech and business. Catherine’s Background. As an entrepreneurial figure, Catherine is unique.

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A Glimpse: My American Dream

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At the Clinton Global Initiative last September, Pierre Omidyar, co-founder of eBay, announced a commitment from his philanthrocapitalist firm to invest millions of dollars in mobile applications and services, with a focus on developing markets globally. I have just started a new job with the Omidyar Network.

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Entrepreneurial events firm Summit Series acquires Utah’s Powder Mountain ski resort for $40m

The Next Web

For example, Summit is a partner in Learn Capital, a global education fund with the largest portfolio of ed-tech companies around the world, including Edmodo, General Assembly and Udemy. .” “This is no ordinary real estate project; it’s an effort to create an epicenter of culture, innovation, and thought-leadership.

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3 Shifts That Will Take Your Story To The Next Level

Duct Tape Marketing

The global aid organization, Mercy Corps, tested a story approach to fundraising. Their story-based email campaign shared stories like Giselle , a 12-year-old girl forced to flee her home in the Eastern Congo when fighting broke out. Their traditional email approach told about the work the organization was doing throughout the world.

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the world without altgate

Altgate

One metric that jumped out at me is the global reach.  of Congo Marshall Islands The Gambia Djibouti Mauritania Timor-Leste Dominica Mongolia, Rep. Share and Enjoy: This entry was posted in Current Affairs and tagged Altgate , blogging , global audience , small world.   Anyone have tips on this?

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Top 15 ESG Startups to Watch in 2024

The Startup Magazine

Since sustainability is synonymous with business resilience, climate change regulation compliance, and long-term financial success, it’s a mainstream consideration for industries globally. As a result, the EU calls for a global ban on certain plastic products to combat pollution.

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Solutions at the Eleventh Forbes Philanthropy Summit

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The 11th Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy was held in New York City on September 22, 2023, gathering over 100 global philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, and business leaders. This prestigious award celebrates Mutombo’s dedication and commitment to uplifting the lives of those in need, particularly in his home country.

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