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The @TWTFelipe Story – A Tale of US Visa Policy Gone Awry (#startupvisa)

Both Sides of the Table

“Staple green cards to the diplomas of foreign students who graduate from any U.S. TWTFelipe and everybody like him who want to start high-tech, green tech or other scientific companies in the US should be encouraged to do so. When he had finished the program the US wanted more doctors due to the Vietnam War. Crazy, huh?

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Love And Giving Aren’t Green: Startups & Corporate Social Impact

YoungUpstarts

In my former life, I worked at an investment bank, where at least one day a year we were required/allowed to donate a day to “Community Teamworks,” and participate in a charitable program. I cleaned parks in Brooklyn, served meals in soup kitchens, and mentored underprivileged youth on personal finance.

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Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro

Both Sides of the Table

My philosophy emanated from my days of programming and later designing corporate software in the early 1990′s. In designing GUI interfaces for people coming from the green-screen world we built applications that would be great for desktop publishing, not customer service reps. lean startups or even the advent of AJAX.

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Why applying to an accelerator is the best route for your startup?

The Startup Magazine

For several years, accelerator programs have been an integral part of the ecosystem for young businesses, particularly in the tech space. Typically spanning several months, these programs are often like mini MBAs, demanding a high level of rigor and competition among their participants. Opportunity abounds for those who do the work.

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Your Company Can Either Lead Sustainability Efforts Or Get Out Of The Way

YoungUpstarts

The pursuit of sustainable business practices makes sense because consumers ask for them and are more willing to do business with green companies. Embrace a “learn fast, fail fast” mindset as you find green ideas that work for your business. How does this affect sustainability?

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As investor activity enjoys a resurgence, here are 10 breakthrough trends and companies to watch in 2025

The Startup Magazine

The organization recently announced its ninth cohort of seed-stage pet care startups for their 12-week accelerator program. These digital SIM cards can be programmed before travel or upon arrival and downloaded via an app in just a few minutes. Sim Local is helping to ease this challenge for consumers with eSIMs.

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Denmark’s Startups Are Ready To Switch To The Circular Economy Model

YoungUpstarts

Apart from public recycling programs, the preference for a waste-free future can also be seen in recent business practices. Wastecontrol – this company was selected for the Green Tech Challenge 2016 program. The nation’s goal is to become 100% carbo-neutral by 2050 and many startups align their mission statements to this goal.

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