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The Impact of Techbikers – Part II

VC Cafe

“Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship ”?—?Former Nepal, May 2016. For the first time this year, I went to see the impact of Techbikers in Nepal. Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

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My Water Pilgrimage:

Austin Startup

What spending 10 days in a remote village in Nepal has taught me about the role of technology in water sustainability and independence The Origin Story At an early age, my parents instilled in us a sense of empathy for the less fortunate and taught us to be mindful custodians of the world and its precious natural resources.

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Top 3 Startup Winner: Digs

The Startup Magazine

In 2013, Chad and I founded Build Abroad, a nonprofit organization that builds homes in developing countries. We have sent hundreds of volunteers to help communities in need, all the way from Haiti to Nepal. Is this the first company you guys founded? I guess it’s only fitting that Digs deals housing too.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Pivots They Are Making in Their Business in 2023

Hearpreneur

I believe that if I can have one piece of content go viral every three months, not only will I be able to develop more links but also raise my brand's recognition. We are also investing more in our team by hiring additional staff and providing more training and development opportunities. Thanks to Balaram Thapa, Nepal Hiking Team ! #12-

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Brian Sheth Invests in Water-Device Startup Pani Systems Inc.

The Startup Magazine

which is developing a device to filter and add vitamins to tap water. Tsai got the idea for Pani when he helped to install a water pipeline in 2018 that delivers clean water to rural areas to Nepal. Tsai and Chandlee developed the concept for Pani on the back of a napkin while having coffee.

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Twitter Link Roundup #271 – Textbook Resources for Small Business, Startups, and Design!

crowdSPRING Blog

Shigeru Ban to help relief efforts in Nepal crowdspring.co/1bV9XIQ. How To Speed Up your Front End Web Development Process crowdspring.co/1IDdmub. This Wool Cardigan Doubles As A Physical Therapist crowdspring.co/1bUme02. A Coastal Holiday House by InForm – Design Milk crowdspring.co/1A7Bq5i. 1KSHoYr.

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[Competition] Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards

YoungUpstarts

Seven finalists will be chosen to participate in an online development program, as well as invited for a two-day accelerator workshop at Cambridge University, UK, where expert help and professional guidance is provided to help them develop their ideas.

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