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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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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Milis Bio

Austin Startup

Milis Bio CEO and Founder Mike Sheehan winning the 2018 Bank of Ireland/IGNITE Business of Year prize. Ireland-based Milis Bio is hoping to be at least a small part of the solution. Unable to govern events, I govern myself, and apply myself to them.” Tell us your favorite thing about being based in Cork, Ireland.

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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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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. As a result, unfounded hockey-stick graphs and unicorn promises give way to financial fluency, realistic expectations, frank conversations about what a business can credibly achieve, and transparency. . Governance.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Industry With The Most Optimist Future

Hearpreneur

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. 4- Eco-conscious Industry. Photo Credit: Chris Roth. Thanks to Max Benz, BankingGeek ! #17- 17- Influencers are back in the industry.

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The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship

YoungUpstarts

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. Debt or convertible securities (e.g.,

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TEDxStormont – creativity and community collide in Belfast

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

They’re all 20 something, glowing with energy, smiling like mad, and we’re blue streak style sharing ideas, theories, making connections –it’s a fast-paced, highly generative conversation. The community that came together might be a new one for Northern Ireland. And how prosperous futures are created.

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