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Spotting Opportunities; The Startup Journey of Catherine Mandungu

The Startup Magazine

Certainly, early on, with no marketing, no partnerships, Catherine did as many online events and networking as possible. Referrals from people and clients who knew her work and were able to recommend her to their network became very important. Overcoming Challenges. 1) Finding Clients. 2) Creating a sustainable business.

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A Glimpse: My American Dream

thebarefootvc

I have just started a new job with the Omidyar Network. 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.

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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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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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Thank You, Anthony Bourdain

Haystack

What has surprised me, however, is the continuous, organic, poetic, global, and piercing outpouring of love, sadness, grief, joy, and Bourdainian defiance that has been oozing into Twitter over the last 36 hours. I am honestly surprised at how deep his impact is.

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