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Victor Restis – How COVID-19 Has Affected the Global Shipping Industry

The Startup Magazine

What we’ve experienced while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has me thinking about the worldwide supply chain network and our absolute ignorance in not addressing the detrimental, looming effects of global climate change. states that the spread of the virus globally affected both the markets and vessel operations significantly.

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The Wealth Transfer Movement: An Opportunity to Reimagine Nonprofit Governance

Board Effect

With philanthropic giving at an all-time high, it’s generating a new sense of freedom for nonprofits, allowing them to reimagine governance like never before. The Giving Pledge went global in 2013, and philanthropists from 25 countries have since made commitments through The Giving Pledge. Nonprofits: Ready, Set, Reimagine Governance.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition  – 2022 Wrap Up

Steve Blank

government agencies, our federal research labs, and government contractors no longer have exclusive access to these advanced technologies. Government agencies to provide context and perspective on commercial technologies and national security. ” Team 2: Networks. We focused on the challenges created when U.S.

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Export Online Without Frontiers: A Global Map of B2B Marketplaces

The Startup Magazine

The largest ones are Alibaba, Global Sources, DHgate, EC21, Tradekey, Asia Trade Hub, and go4WorldBusiness. Global Sources, once listed in Bermuda and now owned by the private equity giant Blackstone, has been active in Hong Kong since the 1970s and focuses on trade in and out of the former British colony. B2B Marketplaces in Asia.

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7 Reasons That Investors Won’t Fund Inventions Alone

Startup Professionals Musings

The value is tied to infrastructure outside your control, such as a pervasive network of fuel stations, trained service facilities, and new government regulations. Many great technology solutions, like hydrogen engines for cars, look great on paper, but are extremely difficult to make a business. Lock in your sustainable advantage.

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Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy

ReadWriteStart

On 21 September 2023, the United Nations (UN) demonstrated its commitment to inclusive funding by highlighting the importance of empowering female entrepreneurs to achieve gender equality and stimulate global economic growth.

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Meet the speakers coming to Elevate 2024: Erin Brockovich tops the bill!

Board Effect

We are excited to announce an impressive lineup of speakers for Elevate 2024 (formerly Modern Governance Summit), taking place September 8-11 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. Brian Stafford – As President & CEO of Diligent, Brian Stafford’s insights into the future of governance are invaluable.