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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Experts discuss DE&I in mission-driven organizations Each of our experts brings a unique perspective to the importance of diversity and inclusion within organizations and on governing boards. Organizations with DE&I policies have real impact. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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A Visit With the European Startup Community

Gust

My wife, Ann, and I took a trip this past spring to visit Estonia, Finland, Ireland and Russia. We had a lovely time in Northern Ireland. We finished our first full day at a dinner with Halo , the Northern Ireland Business Angel Network (Alan Watts).

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The Magic of the Irish – Dublin’s Resurgence on the Global Tech Scene

Both Sides of the Table

I wrote this on my flight home from f.ounders & web summit in Dublin, Ireland late last year. I recently returned from a 5-day visit to Ireland, my first time back in 10 years and the start of what I hope will be a more regular travel schedule there. It was the best 5 days of networking I spent last year.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Industry With The Most Optimist Future

Hearpreneur

1- Network marketing is one such industry. Network marketing is one such industry that relies only on acquiring new customers. Thanks to Struan Baird, Luxury Ireland Tours ! #4- With government support and continued technological innovation, the renewable energy industry is poised for rapid growth in the coming years.

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Can Ireland Offer Startups Something Silicon Valley Can’t?

ReadWriteStart

In the past few years just about every country with a high-speed network and a national budget has hatched a “startup ecosystem.” Enterprise Ireland has a fund of €10 million to dole out. Startups that relocate to Ireland can get between €100,000 and €500,000 each. Ireland Can Help With Going Global. O’Sullivan says.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Aunnie Patton Power writes, “According to the Global Impact Investing Network, 85% of Impact Investors look for market rate or close to market rate returns, but they are cognizant that pushing for a full company exit might have negative impact on the company’s founding mission. Governance. Lower level of community familiarity.

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TEDxStormont – creativity and community collide in Belfast

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

For Northern Ireland, I think the lasting value of the event is not the content delivered, the fun experienced, or even the many videos that will eventually be posted. The community that came together might be a new one for Northern Ireland. I’m not the best person to comment on The Troubles that have beset Northern Ireland.

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