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A Look at What’s Fueling Startup Investments in Colombia

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However, the 2016 Peace Deal with the FARC , among other efforts, changed its international reputation, leading to a 300% increase in foreign visitors since 2006. The government creates programs to help entrepreneurs. In addition to these government programs, there are numerous incubators and accelerators throughout Colombia.

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Strengthening Community Ties: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Better Approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Board Effect

As the details of these tragedies unfolded, the incidents opened up a national conversation about the need to take a serious look at the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion within every organization and walk of life. Dating back to 2006, the Daring to Lead report showed that 82% of nonprofit executive directors were Caucasian.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Their first fund was a $75 million fund raised in 2006 and they very recently announced a brand new $130 million fund. Another topic we debated early in the program was “lean startup” vs. “ fat startup ” where we both took the obvious hedge and said “it depends.” Greycroft is an early-stage VC. Competitors: Knewton.

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

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Will Work for Equity. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Determined not to miss another opportunity, Graham has begun waiving fees and instead taking equity in clients he thinks have a good shot at success. Theres a huge opportunity cost in not taking equity," he says. Honorees Resources.

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[Event] [Singapore] Techventure 2011: A Sign of Increasing Asian Technology Innovation

YoungUpstarts

And while there are currently there are seven incubators under the program, including Neoteny Labs and Plug and Play , the effort to boost the pool of investors and incubators should see more early-stage, high-tech startup companies in Singapore get nurtured. ” The flow is not limited to money as well. Ongoing Challenges.

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What is Brand Equity in Marketing? (How to Become Memorable)

ConversionXL

Coca-Cola has brand equity that makes people gravitate towards it. In this article, you’ll understand what brand equity is and how to build it so your audience reaches for your product, service, or solution over the rest. Why brand equity matters now more than ever. Brand equity. It’s the safer bet. Every day in the U.S.,

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The Lightspeed Summer Fellowship Program Explained

Lightspeed Venture Partners

There’s been some great discussions recently about the Lightspeed Summer Program ( [link] ) and at several of the sessions over the weekend at the Stanford E-Boot Camp ( [link] so I thought I’d do a quick post to help answer some of the recurring questions. The program could not be just another entryway for entrepreneurs to pitch Lightspeed.