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Out of the Crisis #20: the founders of Bitwise on the role of technology in empowering people, spreading benefits to underserved communities, and the creation of OnwardUS

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Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin started Bitwise in 2013 with the idea that the technology industry could be used to fix a city--in their case, Fresno, CA. Our fundamental thesis is that people of color, women, communities of concentrated poverty, have immense talent to contribute to the technology industry," Jake explained to me. "In

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20 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

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Whether data come from our own analytics or an external source, we are can implement changes to the way we operate in a matter of hours. 11 – Entrepreneur Community. First, the hours of operation are all up to me. Thanks to Jeff and Deadrea Clemmensen, MiPhone Doctor of Fresno ! #18 It’s the most rewarding feeling.

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I am ecstatic for all the support we’ve had within the community along with our advisors investors and consultants. Thanks to Jeff and Deadrea Clemmensen, MiPhone Doctor of Fresno. #8 I plan on spending quality time with close family and friends to bring in the new year. 8 – Plan. Image Credit : Mike McRitchie.

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